[Method] 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Vortex22
Member since August 2021 • 82 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1988 Land Rover Defender 110

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 19, 2024

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Reddwarf
Member • 90 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1988 Land Rover Defender 110. Thanks!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 94 posts

My 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 20 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1988 Land Rover Defender 110's key code issue!

September 21, 2024 Reply

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