[Free Tool] Dealer wants $200 for Jaguar XKR S Coupe PIN - other options?

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Orangecrush
Member since June 2022 • 124 posts

Need my Jaguar XKR S Coupe's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jaguar XKR S Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Netsurfer
Member • 130 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Jaguar XKR S Coupe, hope someone can help.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 46 posts

My Jaguar XKR S Coupe won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 28 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Jaguar XKR S Coupe.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 90 posts

Following along—same issue with my Jaguar XKR S Coupe.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 15 posts

My Jaguar XKR S Coupe's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 41 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Jaguar XKR S Coupe key issues!

October 24, 2024 Reply

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