[Status: Resolved] My 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Electriceel
Member since August 2022 • 124 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover key fob?

Posted on January 04, 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 Range Rover. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Jumpman
Member • 148 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2008 Land Rover Range Rover—might work for mine too.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 75 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2008 Land Rover Range Rover key issue.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 148 posts

My 2008 Land Rover Range Rover's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 148 posts

My 2008 Land Rover Range Rover just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 53 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2008 Land Rover Range Rover key code too.

January 09, 2025 Reply

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