[Confirmed Fix] Can't start my 1995 Land Rover Defender, key code issue?

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Urbanlegend
Member since November 2021 • 127 posts

How can I find my 1995 Land Rover Defender's key code to program a new key?

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Land Rover Defender. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Heidi
Member • 134 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1995 Land Rover Defender.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 97 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1995 Land Rover Defender?

August 07, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 64 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1995 Land Rover Defender. Trying this now.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 141 posts

My 1995 Land Rover Defender's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

August 09, 2024 Reply

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