[Update] 1991 Land Rover Range Rover key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my 1991 Land Rover Range Rover to program a key?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1991 Land Rover Range Rover for days.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1991 Land Rover Range Rovers?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1991 Land Rover Range Rovers?

Was about to tow my 1991 Land Rover Range Rover. Let me try this first.

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