[Success] Jaguar XF Sportbrake RDynamic S won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Jazzhands
Member since February 2023 • 42 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Jaguar XF Sportbrake RDynamic S

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XF Sportbrake RDynamic S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Hotrod
Member • 90 posts

Using this on my Jaguar XF Sportbrake RDynamic S now. Hope it works.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 70 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Jaguar XF Sportbrake RDynamic S.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 148 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Jaguar XF Sportbrake RDynamic S!

November 17, 2024 Reply

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