[It Worked!] Trying to get ignition working again on my 1997 Land Rover Range Rover

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Codeninja
Member since December 2022 • 37 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 1997 Land Rover Range Rover keys at the dealer?

Posted on August 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 19, 2024

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Codemaster
Member • 26 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?

August 19, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 14 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1997 Land Rover Range Rover.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 150 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Land Rover Range Rover for days.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 114 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?

August 22, 2024 Reply

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