[Success] My 1998 Land Rover Discovery key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Icecold
Member since February 2022 • 92 posts

Looking for my 1998 Land Rover Discovery's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Pandaexpress
Member • 111 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1998 Land Rover Discovery owner.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 34 posts

My 1998 Land Rover Discovery might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 24 posts

I think my 1998 Land Rover Discovery has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 95 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1998 Land Rover Discovery.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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