[Issue Closed] Replacing immobilizer module on Jaguar CX17 - need to reprogram?

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Looking for my Jaguar CX17's key code to program a new key fob

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Trying this on my Jaguar CX17 later. Will report back.

Following along—same issue with my Jaguar CX17.

Still can’t find the code for my Jaguar CX17. This might do it.

My Jaguar CX17 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Following this for my Jaguar CX17. Please update if it works!

Worked for someone with a Jaguar CX17? Need to hear it!

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