[Solution] Fob reprogram failed on Jaguar Vanden Plas SC - need key code

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Jaguar Vanden Plas SC keys?

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Really hoping this unlocks my Jaguar Vanden Plas SC's mystery code.

Appreciate any advice—my Jaguar Vanden Plas SC won’t recognize the key.

Been stuck with my Jaguar Vanden Plas SC for weeks. This might be the fix.

Desperate to get my Jaguar Vanden Plas SC running again. Trying this tonight.

My Jaguar Vanden Plas SC has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

This trick worked for my buddy's Jaguar Vanden Plas SC. Giving it a go myself.

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