[Update] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for Jaguar Mark X?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Jaguar Mark X - help?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Jaguar Mark X.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Jaguar Mark X owner.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Jaguar Mark X!

My Jaguar Mark X's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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