[Update] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2003 Jaguar XKR?

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Moonwalker
Member since October 2022 • 115 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2003 Jaguar XKR keys?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1428 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Jaguar XKR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Laserbeam
Member • 99 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2003 Jaguar XKR too!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 61 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2003 Jaguar XKR as well.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 91 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2003 Jaguar XKR, hope someone can help.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 112 posts

My 2003 Jaguar XKR has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 29, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 55 posts

Been stuck with my 2003 Jaguar XKR for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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