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Unfortunately, Jerry...the short version is..."you're screwed!" - I think.....that is if you have MY03 or subsequent S-type - you don't say in your post. If you have the 99-02, it may be easier.
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I believe you will have to have the car towed to a Jaguar dealer and buy two keys and have them programmed to the car. (It takes two to program, so you cannot just buy one) if you do have the earlier car, I believe those were possibly owner-programmable, so you may be able to get one key from a dealer (after providing proof-of-ownership) that will start the car. If 03 or later, I'm reasonably certain all they can make for you is a key that will open the doors and boot, but will not start the car. The key has a chip that must be programmed to the car in order to start it - hence they need the car to make "that kind" of key.
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I believe you will have to have the car towed to a Jaguar dealer and buy two keys and have them programmed to the car. (It takes two to program, so you cannot just buy one) if you do have the earlier car, I believe those were possibly owner-programmable, so you may be able to get one key from a dealer (after providing proof-of-ownership) that will start the car. If 03 or later, I'm reasonably certain all they can make for you is a key that will open the doors and boot, but will not start the car. The key has a chip that must be programmed to the car in order to start it - hence they need the car to make "that kind" of key.
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With the info to look up a locksmith and "Tibbe" key on Google I found 2 in Orlando who could come to make a key. Engaged one, met him and had key for ignition and key for door in 30 minutes...$175. Drove "home at last", no place like home. By passed the Jaguar dealer offer of $687 + towing.
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When I worked at the Jag dealer I would ask the service adviser to look up the 'key-code' in DDW. The VIN had all the original vehicle info as long as the locks were NOT changed (or the Radio replaced for that code). Then parts dept would cut the key and I would configure to the car.
A call to Jaguar or an authorized dealer with the VIN can get the car info.
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A call to Jaguar or an authorized dealer with the VIN can get the car info.
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The locksmith might be BONDED and have access to the info. You only need to provide proof to the locksmith if he assumes responsibility. I have no idea how each State or how manufacturers deal with this issue.
I do know that the info is available to CERTAIN individuals. I had access to some info as a dealer employee but I did NOT have access to key codes or radio codes.
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I do know that the info is available to CERTAIN individuals. I had access to some info as a dealer employee but I did NOT have access to key codes or radio codes.
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Thanks Jerry, that's what I got from ebay, the blank switchblade key and a fob, I'd assume that the locksmith could cut and program one of those for you.
It might be worth shopping round the dealers, IIRC I didn't pay anything like $680 and probably less than you paid the locksmith to get mine done in PHX.
It might be worth shopping round the dealers, IIRC I didn't pay anything like $680 and probably less than you paid the locksmith to get mine done in PHX.
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Thanks Norm: Problem in Daytona...no Jag dealer...long drive to Orlando to check the key situation. Contacting the locksmith to do as you suggested. Reason my cost was so much the car was at Orlando airport parking and my one key lost. I found the only locksmith available to come and make a Jag key.
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