[Issue Closed] Land Rover Discovery 3 refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Ultraman
Member since April 2022 • 93 posts

Looking for my Land Rover Discovery 3's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1965 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Land Rover Discovery 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Silversurf
Member • 58 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Land Rover Discovery 3.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 17 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Land Rover Discovery 3!

December 11, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 53 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Land Rover Discovery 3.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 122 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Land Rover Discovery 3.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 140 posts

My Land Rover Discovery 3 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 16 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Land Rover Discovery 3.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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