[Working] Help! My Jaguar XK150 is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Goldenret
Member since May 2022 • 56 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Jaguar XK150 keys?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1186 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XK150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Moonwalker
Member • 50 posts

Just tried this on my Jaguar XK150—anyone else have success?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 36 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Jaguar XK150 too.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 105 posts

Trying this on my Jaguar XK150 later. Will report back.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 68 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Jaguar XK150. Need the code badly.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 23 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Jaguar XK150's mystery code.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 9 posts

This just might solve my Jaguar XK150's ignition issue.

February 02, 2025 Reply

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