[Working] Lost master key for Jaguar FType R - how to recover programming code?

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Xenoking
Member since December 2022 • 147 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Jaguar FType R?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 735 posts

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

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Ironwill
Member • 55 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Jaguar FType R.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 45 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Jaguar FType R this weekend.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 6 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Jaguar FType R. This looks promising.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 140 posts

I have a 2011 Jaguar FType R, will this method work for that year?

March 29, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 111 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Jaguar FType R.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 94 posts

I think my Jaguar FType R has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 31, 2025 Reply

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