[Issue Closed] Lost master key for Land Rover LR4 SUV - how to recover programming code?

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Yellowsub
Member since January 2023 • 26 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Land Rover LR4 SUV keys at the dealer?

Posted on August 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 750 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Land Rover LR4 SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Dragonfly
Member • 25 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Land Rover LR4 SUV.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 122 posts

Was about to tow my Land Rover LR4 SUV. Let me try this first.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 25 posts

Same problem on my Land Rover LR4 SUV. Watching for any working solutions.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 9 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Land Rover LR4 SUV. Giving it a go myself.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 86 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Land Rover LR4 SUV.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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