[Success] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a 1990 Land Rover Range Rover?

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Timemachine
Member since March 2023 • 72 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 1990 Land Rover Range Rover?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Codemaster
Member • 48 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1990 Land Rover Range Rover too.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 54 posts

My 1990 Land Rover Range Rover won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 88 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1990 Land Rover Range Rover, following this thread.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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