[Free Solution] Bought a replacement key - now Jaguar CX16 won’t turn over

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Icemann
Member since May 2022 • 72 posts

Looking for my Jaguar CX16's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar CX16. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkangel
Member • 102 posts

If this works for my Jaguar CX16, I owe you big time.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 101 posts

My Jaguar CX16's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 80 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Jaguar CX16.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 128 posts

My Jaguar CX16's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 49 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Jaguar CX16. Giving it a go myself.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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