[Free Solution] Just changed ECU on my Land Rover Defender 130 S - need new transponder code?

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Hackman
Member since October 2021 • 13 posts

How can I access my Land Rover Defender 130 S's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1420 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Land Rover Defender 130 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 45 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Land Rover Defender 130 S key issue.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 6 posts

My Land Rover Defender 130 S just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 103 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Land Rover Defender 130 S.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 41 posts

Same problem on my Land Rover Defender 130 S. Watching for any working solutions.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 141 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Land Rover Defender 130 S, hope someone can help.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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