[Fixed] Jaguar XK8 Victory immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Laserfocus
Member since September 2022 • 39 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Jaguar XK8 Victory for key programming?

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 918 posts

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

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Bluescreen
Member • 58 posts

This thread might save my Jaguar XK8 Victory. Thanks everyone!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 89 posts

Really need the key code for my Jaguar XK8 Victory, thanks for sharing!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 108 posts

Trying this out on my Jaguar XK8 Victory today—hoping it works.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 98 posts

Just what I needed! My Jaguar XK8 Victory has been acting up lately.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 104 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Jaguar XK8 Victory.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 120 posts

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

March 26, 2025 Reply

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