[Recommended Fix] Dealer charging $150 for Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged key code - alternatives?

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Zombiehunt
Member since November 2021 • 126 posts

Where's the key code located on a Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged for key programming?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Flashgordon
Member • 46 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 99 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged before?

April 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 141 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged before?

April 12, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 19 posts

If this works for my Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged, I owe you big time.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 137 posts

My Jaguar XFR 50 V8 Supercharged's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 14, 2025 Reply

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