rabcnesbit
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: london
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Hello all. Firstly, I apologise for posting this on this forum. But for some reason, since I registered on the babyRR forum a few months ago, I have been unable to submit my posts. After I have composed a post and click the submit post button, instead of the post being posted, I get an error page stating SQL error etc. I have tried using different browsers, but still getting the same error! No idea what's wrong. Besides, this forum seems to have more threads about smart key problems.
So, both smart keys to my Evoque (MY 2012) no longer work (do not open/close doors or arm/disarm the car). One of the keys never worked when I bought the car (second-hand recently) and the other worked intermittently (but now not working at all). I even changed the batteries to new ones but didn't resolve the problem. Took the car to my independent specialist who diagnosed no output from the keys. He found one of the keys had the lock button missing internally (the key that was not working to start with) and the other key (the one that was working intermittently until recently) circuit board showing signs of moisture damage (he suspects the previous owner probably replaced the key case with an aftermarket case which probably did not seal the inside properly). Anyway, his conclusion is that the car needs 2 new keys, which can only be done at a main dealer as it will also require KVM to be replaced and reprogramming. I am based in London and estimated cost is £900 (parts and labour)!!! Any tips/suggestions please?
Searching the web for replacement keys I came across some websites that the guys will come to you and replace/reprogram the keys, and speaking to them I was told I do not need the KVM to be replaced as suggested/required by Land Rover. Anybody had any experience with these websites/companies that will replace and reprogram your smart keys? Do they work or do you have problems later? Thanks
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 4th May 2020 2:36 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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got to get someone scan the car for DTC codes if any to more further with this issue
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| 4th May 2020 2:56 pm |
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rabcnesbit
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: london
Posts: 2
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Hi. Don't know what DTC codes mean, but my mechanic (Land Rover specialist) stated he did some code reading and found nothing against the keys. His exact statement on the invoice was "carried out diagnostic code read for key problems. No faults logged for keys." Thanks
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| 4th May 2020 3:05 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
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| 4th May 2020 3:22 pm |
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Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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Keys for Evoque 2012 can be easily program i d say any indy will do
Aliexpres 15GBP keys will do the job with no problem
No need for new KVM and no issues later The Old rangies do not go mad, they mad go
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| 4th May 2020 7:15 pm |
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