[Confirmed] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 1988 Jaguar XJR 9

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Uncleben
Member since December 2022 • 90 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1988 Jaguar XJR 9?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 111 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1988 Jaguar XJR 9.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 133 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1988 Jaguar XJR 9 all week. Hope this helps.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 50 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1988 Jaguar XJR 9—need the code first.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 87 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1988 Jaguar XJR 9.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 55 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1988 Jaguar XJR 9—need the code first.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 39 posts

My 1988 Jaguar XJR 9 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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