[Confirmed] Dealer wants $200 for Jaguar DType PIN - other options?

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Orangecrush
Member since January 2022 • 94 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Jaguar DType keys at the dealer?

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 729 posts

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

Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Unicorn
Member • 15 posts

Saved me from towing my Jaguar DType. Thanks!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 102 posts

My Jaguar DType has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 12, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 49 posts

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

October 13, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 50 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Jaguar DType this hard?!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 124 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Jaguar DType's key code issue!

October 15, 2024 Reply

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