[Archived] Lost transponder code for my 2021 Jaguar XF - any ideas?

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Orangesoda
Member since November 2022 • 74 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2021 Jaguar XF?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Nightowl
Member • 128 posts

My 2021 Jaguar XF's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 106 posts

My 2021 Jaguar XF's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 10, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 59 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2021 Jaguar XF.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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