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

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Eve
Member since January 2022 • 60 posts

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

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 500 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XK8 Neiman Marcus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Rustynail
Member • 89 posts

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

January 04, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 127 posts

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

January 05, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 112 posts

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

January 06, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 99 posts

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

January 07, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 25 posts

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

January 08, 2025 Reply

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