[Free Solution] Trying to program a new key for my 1996 Jaguar XJS - where's the key code?

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Airjordan
Member since March 2022 • 54 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1996 Jaguar XJS to make a spare key?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 729 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Jaguar XJS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumpie
Member • 15 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1996 Jaguar XJS.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 67 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1996 Jaguar XJS—need the code first.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 42 posts

Trying this on my 1996 Jaguar XJS later. Will report back.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 77 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1996 Jaguar XJS?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 142 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1996 Jaguar XJS.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 65 posts

Same problem on my 1996 Jaguar XJS. Watching for any working solutions.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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