Here, obdiitool.co.uk runs through the process of programming Ranger Rover 2017, where the customer required a spare key.
The process was carried out in the following stages using the Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus Pad key programming device on bench.
Vehicle – Ranger Rover 2017
Situation – Customer required a spare remote key for the vehicle.
Equipment and parts needed:
Xhorse Key Tool Plus all-in-one key programmer
Ranger Rover 2017 KVM (remove the KVM module from the vehicle)
One original car key
One new smart key want to be programmed
Main steps:
Step 1: Read D-FLASH & EEPROM & P-FLASH
Step 2: Load RFA D-FLASH & EEPROM
Step 3: Make Dear Key
Step 4: Write D-FLASH & EEPROM
Step-by-step guide:
Follow the wiring diagram on the tablet to connect KVM module with Key Tool Plus via the main cable properly
Note: Xhorse solder- free adapter for Land Rover (Xhorse LANDROVER KVM IMMO Adapter) is recommended to work with Key Tool Plus for key programming without soldering.
src: https://www.obdiitool.co.uk/wholesale/xhorse-mini-prog-solder-free-adapters.html
Step 1: Read D-FLASH & EEPROM & P-FLASH
Go to “Prog” function on the main menu
Select Immo-> LANDROVER-> RFA- SECURED (MC9S12XEQ384) (WELD)
Tap “More functions” to select “Unlock”
Unlock successfully
Tap “Read” -> select “D-FLASH”, “EEE” and “P-FLASH” in sequence -> click “Begin” to read the corresponding data
When the original data has been read out successfully, save the file with a new filename.
Step 2: Load RFA D-FLASH & EEPROM
Go to “Immo Data Tool” function on the main menu
Select Europe-> Land Rover-> Rover /Jaguar 2015- -> MC9S12XET256/ MC9S12XEQ384-> tap “Begin”
Load RFA DFLASH and EEPROM data in sequence
No need to load BCM DFLASH
Note: If not update this file, the emergence start in CJB/BCM will not work when new key without battery. Just click “No” to continue.
Step 3: Make Dear Key
Go to “Make Dealer Key” function and select one unused key position
Put a new key want to be programmed into the coil of KeyTool Plus
Click “Make Dealer Key”
Please kindly notice:
If it appears the error “Can not read write chipset, or the key chipset not place into programmer, check it!” and “Don’t detect transponder. Please input key first!”
Try to open the key shell, and put the key PCB into the Xhorse Key Tool Plus to do again.
When the new key data has been read out, save the corresponding KVM RFA and EEOROM data.
Prepare dealer key successfully. The new data file save location can be found on the screen.
Step 4: Write D-FLASH & EEPROM
Return to the main menu
Select Prog-> Immo-> LANDROVER-> RFA- SECURED (MC9S12XEQ384) (WELD) again
Click “Write” -> select “D-FLASH” and “EEE” in sequence and select the corresponding key file to write the new data
Tap “More functions” and select “Lock” to set security
Set successfully
Awesome! VVDI Key Tool Plus Pad perfectly make a new smart key to Ranger Rover 2017!
Device used:
Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus Pad All-in-One Programmer:
https://www.obdiitool.co.uk/wholesale/xhorse-vvdi-key-tool-plus-pad.html
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