Remote Key replacement

[NathanBlackburn]

I spent  £1600 for car key replacement and it really pinched my pocket. 

[Old Peter]

On 5/22/2021 at 4:19 PM, NathanBlackburn said:

I spent  £1600 for car key replacement and it really pinched my pocket. 

That sounds a bit too much.

[Ashg89]

Don’t go to a dealership independent locksmith charged me 170 for a new key was with me in an hour I was locked lost both keys 

[Curtis]

I have a 2009 Jaguar XF, and my key was stolen. I went to the dealer in Charleston, SC, and they want to charge me damn near $2000 for a new key. Something is wrong with this picture. Can someone please tell me how I can get a key for my car. I called 15 car locksmiths in Charleston and none of them can help me. 

Curtis

[Tomato]

In the UK a lot of locksmiths can now code car keys for a lot cheaper than the dealers and there are mobile locksmith that have kit. Not sure that helps much as looks like you are in the US at all.

[thistle4celtic1]

16 hours ago, Curtis said:

I have a 2009 Jaguar XF, and my key was stolen. I went to the dealer in Charleston, SC, and they want to charge me damn near $2000 for a new key. Something is wrong with this picture. Can someone please tell me how I can get a key for my car. I called 15 car locksmiths in Charleston and none of them can help me. 

Curtis

You could always go the route I did and purchase the OBDSTAR-H100 and try programming a (couple of) new key(s). 
That’s what I did after my only key fob was obliterated in a car accident.

I now have two new working key fobs. 

Private message me if you want a link to a thread about it on another forum, as I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post link here.
You can also search YouTube for info on reprogramming a new XF fob.

[thistle4celtic1]

 

[Curtis]

What does FOB stand for?

[thistle4celtic1]

Also known as the Jaguar Smart key

Replacement Remote key Fob 5Button For 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Jaguar XF

[Carl Gibbs]

On 1/17/2022 at 1:35 AM, Curtis said:

What does FOB stand for?

Why a keyless entry remote transmitter is called a fob or keyfob? (remotesandkeys.com)

Interesting read, if you're boring like me!!!

[michale]

There are several posts here that said they got key fobs and had them programmed by locksmiths or someone other than the dealer.  Were any of these for a 2016 or later Jaguar XF. 

Did the FOBs operate properly?  Did the dead remote battery proximity start feature work as well?

[KAC]

Hi, I have a S-type Jag (2003) and one working key/fob but would like a spare, having misplaced the other one. I don't need a working remote just a key that mechanically fits the door and boot locks. Unfortunately I am in France so cannot visit nearby locksmiths as others have done? If I supply a UK locksmith with the VIN number and French registration info could I get a key cut to fit my locks? If so could you recommend anyone to do this? Thanks in advance.

[Tomato]

Don't believe so, I think they need a key to replicate and if no key, have to put in new locks etc.

[KAC]

OK. Thanks Darren.

[Ian Robinson]

Ive misplaced my Smart key for my Jag XF, 2016. I have spare key, lucky enough, Jag quoted nearly £700, new key nearly £270 and according it also needs a new module. 

The key is either in the house or the car, stripped car, no joy. searched house, no joy yet. 

i live in Plymouth, Devon, does anyone know were i can get replacement please? 

[Old Peter]

Hi Ian, and welcome to the club.

What I am going to tell you could be very useful but also a little difficult.

My s type keys were causing a little problem, and,as you say, would be a bit costly to repair.

I live in Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham - and I went to a local engineer & locksmith who managed to "invent" two keys for me for £100 after they checked my electrical part of the car.

Duplicat Vehicle Locksmiths can be looked at in the Internet.  Just tell me if this is of use.

Regards,

Peter.

[Wrinkly]

https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/?location=Devon%2C+UK&distance=30&service=665&form_access_hidden_field=

Might be worth trying.

Best Wishes and Regards, John

[DampLondon]

Had a quote from JLR to replace my second key for a 2017 XF for over £800.  I phoned up these guys, https://jaguarlandroverkeys.uk. and Quinton told me it should be no problem!  He arrived at 10.50am and was all done by 11.20.  I had my working second key and a much more realistic bill of £320 for the new key.  Awesome!  Cannot recommend enough.