Can the IIDTool add a new smart key and is there a way to tell if the KVM unit has had the LR update to make it a one time program unit?

I've just been into LR and tried my luck at ordering a new key and asked if they could check if the update was done. No luck though they just quoted for whole lot less fitting and programming. Current
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Send Pat @ GAP an email asking if they can help...

Not sure which software update you're referring to, but I had my software updated around 3 years ago, something to do with locks.

I bought a spare key from eBay & just handed over the 3 keys when they did the update - they needed all the keys - and it came back with all 3 working.

The only slight problem I have is that one of the keys can't be used manually as there is no matching cut piece, but I can live with that.

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I spoke with GAP about this 6 months ago and it wasn't possible to add a key on an L405. Maybe thats changed by now ??? 2015 4.4 AB
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Alistair, JLR updated the Key ECU locking it so a key could only be added with a code from factory! Yours may not of had that update? Mine had, my wife’s D4 had NOT! I could add a key to hers and not mine! Patrick sorted mine from memory? Hence my above post sir...

Was that a recent change Craig ?

Mine had some lock software update but it was 3 years ago.....

Im unsure Alistair... This all took place 18months ago or so, maybe when the car thefts were heavily publicised?

Thanks - I've not had that one then.

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Messaged GAP and the reply was to just try coding a key to find out.

I had an idea of plugging in the IIDTool and checking if anything wanted an update, sure enough the KVM was on the list of updates, thought I was onto a winner.

I decided to use a local ish guy that I've used a few times over the years for new keys, I have a habit of buying cars with only 1 key . Long story short, LR have had their grubby mits on the car and the KVM is locked.

Turns out if you know how then the KVM can be unlocked but it isn't a 2 minute job as the KVM has to be removed and surgery carried out on the bench, he's coming to me on saturday to hopefully delete the missing key and add another all for £250.

Bits from LR come in @ £450, key blade, smart key and KVM then labour ontop so probably £800. Current
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Complete keys on the bay for less than 40 pounds , just ( !!!) Need coding. 2015 4.4 AB
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