[Recommended Fix] Jaguar XJS Coupe won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Lonewolf
Member since November 2021 • 21 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Jaguar XJS Coupe for making new keys?

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1529 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XJS Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Madhatter
Member • 56 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Jaguar XJS Coupe's key code issue!

August 29, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 78 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Jaguar XJS Coupe. Need the code badly.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 80 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Jaguar XJS Coupe.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 139 posts

My Jaguar XJS Coupe's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 43 posts

Will this work for older Jaguar XJS Coupes? Mine's a 2009.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 50 posts

My Jaguar XJS Coupe refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 03, 2024 Reply

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