[Confirmed Fix] Replaced steering column, now Jaguar RD6 won’t start - code?

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Kingkong
Member since November 2022 • 142 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Jaguar RD6 for programming keys?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1054 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar RD6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 38 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Jaguar RD6.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 127 posts

My Jaguar RD6 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 126 posts

Does this method work for the Jaguar RD6 models from 2010 onward?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 101 posts

Was about to tow my Jaguar RD6. Let me try this first.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 89 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Jaguar RD6—might work for mine too.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 91 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Jaguar RD6.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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