[Working] Dealer claims Jaguar XKR 400 key code is proprietary

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Electricslide
Member since April 2023 • 75 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Jaguar XKR 400

Posted on November 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1550 posts

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Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Neonlights
Member • 56 posts

My Jaguar XKR 400 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 117 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Jaguar XKR 400. Thanks!

November 20, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 41 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Jaguar XKR 400.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 43 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Jaguar XKR 400. Thanks!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 124 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Jaguar XKR 400 key issues!

November 23, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 78 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Jaguar XKR 400 owner.

November 24, 2024 Reply

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