[Confirmed Fix] My 1989 Land Rover Range Rover won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Metalhead
Member since July 2022 • 119 posts

Looking for my 1989 Land Rover Range Rover's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Jumpman
Member • 87 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1989 Land Rover Range Rover too!

November 19, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 110 posts

I think my 1989 Land Rover Range Rover has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 136 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover owner.

November 21, 2024 Reply

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