[Solution] Jaguar XK 180 asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Xenonflash
Member since February 2022 • 148 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Jaguar XK 180

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XK 180. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 5 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Jaguar XK 180, would this method still work?

April 22, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 121 posts

Really need the key code for my Jaguar XK 180, thanks for sharing!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 115 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Jaguar XK 180 this weekend.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 33 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Jaguar XK 180's key code.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 118 posts

Was about to give up on my Jaguar XK 180, but this gives me hope.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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