[Completed] Does the Jaguar XFR transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Phoenixrise
Member since June 2022 • 11 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Jaguar XFR

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Zerocool
Member • 11 posts

I have the same Jaguar XFR and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 67 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Jaguar XFR. Giving it a go myself.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 19 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Jaguar XFR!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 39 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Jaguar XFR too!

December 11, 2024 Reply

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