[Working] Do salvage yards keep key codes for 2008 Land Rover LR2s?

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Echolima
Member since November 2021 • 108 posts

How to get my 2008 Land Rover LR2's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Land Rover LR2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Wizardoz
Member • 75 posts

My 2008 Land Rover LR2 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 94 posts

My 2008 Land Rover LR2 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 21 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2008 Land Rover LR2. Huge thanks!

February 12, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 59 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2008 Land Rover LR2, hope this helps.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 35 posts

My 2008 Land Rover LR2 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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