[Solution] Dealer charging $150 for Jaguar XJR15 LM Race Car key code - alternatives?

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Jaguar XJR15 LM Race Car?

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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Jaguar XJR15 LM Race Car.

I’ve got a 2012 Jaguar XJR15 LM Race Car, would this method still work?

Will this work if the Jaguar XJR15 LM Race Car has an aftermarket alarm?

Was about to give up on my Jaguar XJR15 LM Race Car, but this gives me hope.

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