[Confirmed] My 2018 Jaguar XE 20d Premium key code is missing - advice?

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Frostbyte
Member since November 2021 • 68 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2018 Jaguar XE 20d Premium?

Posted on May 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Jaguar XE 20d Premium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 23, 2025

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Viperstrike
Member • 43 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2018 Jaguar XE 20d Premium.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 125 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2018 Jaguar XE 20d Premium key issue.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
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Looking for the same thing for my 2018 Jaguar XE 20d Premium, hope someone can help.

May 25, 2025 Reply

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