[Archived] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my 2003 Jaguar S Type 42

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2003 Jaguar S Type 42?

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Same problem on my 2003 Jaguar S Type 42. Watching for any working solutions.

Will this work if the 2003 Jaguar S Type 42 has an aftermarket alarm?

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2003 Jaguar S Type 42 for a while.

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