[Confirmed Fix] 1998 Land Rover Range Rover transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Blackbelt
Member since September 2022 • 97 posts

Need my 1998 Land Rover Range Rover's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1516 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Cyberninja
Member • 92 posts

My 1998 Land Rover Range Rover just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 99 posts

Worked for someone with a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover? Need to hear it!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 106 posts

Using this on my 1998 Land Rover Range Rover now. Hope it works.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 55 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. This is a lifesaver.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 112 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 116 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1998 Land Rover Range Rover's mystery code.

December 25, 2024 Reply

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