[Solved] Aftermarket key programming for 2005 Land Rover Freelander without code

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Unicorn
Member since May 2023 • 95 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2005 Land Rover Freelander

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Grace
Member • 100 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2005 Land Rover Freelander, would this method still work?

April 11, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 88 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 37 posts

Key code problems with my 2005 Land Rover Freelander as well. Subscribed!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 42 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2005 Land Rover Freelander all week. Hope this helps.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 126 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2005 Land Rover Freelander before?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 36 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2005 Land Rover Freelander. Giving it a go myself.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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