[Solution] Bought a replacement key - now Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus won’t turn over

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How can I find my Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus's key code to program a new key?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus. Trying this instead.

This trick worked for my buddy's Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus. Giving it a go myself.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcuss?

Struggling with the same issue on my Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus, following this thread.

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