[Free Fix] Just changed battery, now Jaguar 3 Litre asks for a PIN code

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Fastlane
Member since June 2023 • 26 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Jaguar 3 Litre?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1479 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar 3 Litre. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Deltaforce
Member • 72 posts

Been stuck with my Jaguar 3 Litre for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 104 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Jaguar 3 Litre.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 5 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Jaguar 3 Litre.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 55 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Jaguar 3 Litre for a while.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 138 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Jaguar 3 Litre key code too.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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