XKR 150 smart key replacement

XKR 150 smart key replacement

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tvron

Original Poster:

276 posts

253 months

Saturday 12th October 2019
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My smart key has packed up so using spare
Can anyone recommend original replacement part at sensible cost and how do I connect new one to car

Simpo Two

86,584 posts

270 months

Sunday 13th October 2019
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tvron said:
My smart key has packed up so using spare
Can anyone recommend original replacement part at sensible cost and how do I connect new one to car
IIRC this can only be done at a Jag dealer. You might be able to get the physical part elsewhere but I'm pretty sure you need a dealer to programme it (unless some dodgy geezer in a railway arch with a laptop can do it).

a8hex

5,830 posts

228 months

Sunday 13th October 2019
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There used to be a "back door" way to register keys, at least in the older models. The logic was that if a customer was stuck way out in the sticks and there was no way to get to a main dealer with all the right computer stuff they needed a way to get the customer up and running again. Don't know if this is the case on the X150s but I'd be surprised if there wasn't one. But I don't know it.

Simpo Two

86,584 posts

270 months

Sunday 13th October 2019
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tvron said:
My smart key has packed up so using spare
Plan B: Can you get it going again? New battery? If not then it might be worth trying https://www.remotefobcentre.com/ - they fixed mine.

tvron

Original Poster:

276 posts

253 months

Monday 14th October 2019
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Using spare key

tvron

Original Poster:

276 posts

253 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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Sent key to company called autotronics having been recommended on XKEC forum
Got back this am all working
Very good service

Russ Sims

201 posts

203 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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If you have RAC/AA cover then check to see if you have key cover. I presumed it was only there to replace lost keys but the RAC arranged for an auto locksmith to repair my failed x150 key on my drive, didn't cost me a penny in excess and has meant my £75 policy has more than paid for itself already.

Russ