[Free Tool] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the Jaguar XJS?

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How can I obtain my Jaguar XJS's key code to program a spare key?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a Jaguar XJS?

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

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