[Status: Resolved] Just changed ECU on my Land Rover Defender - need new transponder code?

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Electricslide
Member since July 2022 • 126 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Land Rover Defender for key programming?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1014 posts

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

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 87 posts

Been here before with my Land Rover Defender. Let’s see if this one works.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 38 posts

My Land Rover Defender might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 110 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Land Rover Defender.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 103 posts

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

February 11, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 109 posts

I’m not alone! My Land Rover Defender is doing the same thing.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 145 posts

Following this for my Land Rover Defender. Please update if it works!

February 13, 2025 Reply

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