[Confirmed] Looking for my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre's key code to program a new key fob

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Frank
Member since July 2022 • 124 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre for key programming?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1174 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 150 posts

Been here before with my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre. Let’s see if this one works.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 9 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre, following this thread.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 144 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre for a while.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 19 posts

Does this method work for the Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre models from 2010 onward?

August 29, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 80 posts

Trying this on my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre later. Will report back.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 94 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Jaguar Vdp 42 Litre.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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