Hi all,

I cannot seem to find definitive info on the web, and thought someone here would know for sure. I have a 2011 Range Rover TDV8 L322 that I need to get the second key for as the original second key was destroyed. Land Rover want £1,000 !! for a new key!!.

My question is, going the route of a used key with blank blade and getting that re-programmed, can it be either the first or second generation of key? The car originally came with generation 1 of the smart key but now has generation 2 as its smart key. The previous owner obviously had to replace the main key too at some point. Does anyone know if there is anything different other than appearance on generation 1 and 2 keys other than cosmetics? Is it possible to have a gen 1 smart key and a gen 2 smart key on the same 2011 RR at the same time? I wanted to ask before deciding what options I can consider when buying a used key to get re-prog for my car. Any help much appreciated.

Cheers,

Ben 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

Hi,

I have no other info, but my 2012 TDV8 L322 has got one gen 1 smart key and one gen 2 smart key and they both work without any problems. So maybe it is only the shell that is different.

Hi Eurover, thanks for letting me know that is great. Just the info I was looking for! Cheers, Ben. 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

Hi, I can highly recommend "RRUK" on this forum, he helped me out with sourcing a replacement key in the latest LR form factor and it arrived within a couple of days.

Now I have both the original "lozenge" key and the latest form factor which is much lighter, both work equally well so I guess the form factor doesn't really matter.

Drop Adam a note, I'm sure he'll be able to advise you on what models of keys work with different MY cars.

A. Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

Thanks AndyRoo, will do ! 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

Seems either could have been supplied when new.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-C1FaT28Ag&t=234s

I used the links for the key and it took maybe 20 seconds to program>

No Key blank included though 2011 L322 Autobography - a lot of bells and some of the whistles...owner with no idea!

You can add by IID tool. Alternatively, I have key programming equipment.

I believe the gen1 and gen2 keys are different, however the gen1 PCB can be resized to fit the key shell of a gen2. Aftermarket gen2 keys are supplied "not locked", so can be used on a wider range of vehicles. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8