Key Fob Lost—need replacement

[alegrialv]

Anyone went the non-dealer route to replace a lost key fob? Las Vegas Land Rover wants $500+ to replace, rekey, reprogram. A quick search on eBay gave some options at $100 (though "OEM" ones look suspect).

Any help is appreciated.

 

[umbertob]

Any compatible used key on eBay can easily be reprogrammed for your LR4, by a suitably equipped LR indy shop or even by yourself with a diagnostic tool such as IIDTool. Unlike the LR3, you don't need a megabucks new fob and cut key from the dealer anymore. As long as you have a working key with you, adding another is easy.

 

[alegrialv]

Which IIDTool do you recommend? Gap Diagnostics? https://www.gap-diagnostic.com/shop...to buy a used key, or it has to be a new one.

 

[umbertob]

As long as it came off a LR4 {fobs from 2010+ RRS or Evoque will work as well), it can be a used or new fob, either the original 2010-11 or new/slim 2012+ style. If you buy a used one, you may want to install a new battery in it before programming it. Also, keep in mind that you will need a locksmith to cut a new "emergency" key blade stored inside the fob, though. All IIDTools for the LR4, standard and Bluetooth versions, have the key programming routine built into the latest firmware.

 

[eljefe]

I reprogrammed a used key fob off ebay to my 2010 lr4 using my gap IIdtool. worked great

 

[jkukura]

Ok I have the IIDtool I have a new key I cant figure out how to program it and I just ran the battery Dead.

 

[jkukura]

I figured it out. Not sure how I missed it before.

 

[scubadoc]

For an 2012 LR4, am I looking for a 315 mhz or 433 mhz?

 

[umbertob]

In the US the fob frequency has always been 315 MHz, regardless of model year. Not sure about other countries.

 

[scubadoc]

Thanks! Both are available on eBay. Anything else to avoid? Hate to buy a $50 paperweight.