[Verified] 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Lasertag
Member since August 2021 • 83 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Jumpman
Member • 109 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Need the code badly.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 141 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport before?

December 22, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 65 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport for days.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 132 posts

This thread might save my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Thanks everyone!

December 24, 2024 Reply

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