[It Worked!] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2016 Jaguar XJ?

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Digitalnomad
Member since November 2022 • 47 posts

Looking for my 2016 Jaguar XJ's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 603 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Jaguar XJ. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumpie
Member • 8 posts

Just tried this on my 2016 Jaguar XJ—anyone else have success?

April 30, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 66 posts

I have a 2011 2016 Jaguar XJ, will this method work for that year?

May 01, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 95 posts

My 2016 Jaguar XJ won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 112 posts

Was about to give up on my 2016 Jaguar XJ, but this gives me hope.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 6 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Jaguar XJ before?

May 04, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 98 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2016 Jaguar XJ. Trying this now.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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