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

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

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.

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

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

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