Depends what you want the tool for. If you want to be able to calibrate the EAS and reflash ECUs, then yes, you would need to purchase an additional license for the IID tool. However, if you just want to be able to read/clear faults, then that functionality is "free" for all vehicles after you purchase the tool. Even if you need to purchase a second license, the cost for that license is significantly cheaper than the original cost of the tool. You can purchase the VIN unlock code for a second vehicle from any Britpart distributor... just do a search for part number DA6407.

 

That's good info, thanks! And the unlock part number you provided is actually pretty cheap: Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

 

The 3 flash feature was standard on our 07' HSE. It even mentions it in the owners manual. Also the clock is displayed in the center display as well. Saving up to buy a IIDTool though.

 

Can you program/activate a new key with the IIDTool? Waiting for one to arrive from the dealer and don't really want to drive the 300 miles to get it and then pay another $75 to have it programmed.

 

nanocom say it does, I haven't tried yet.

Unsure if IID does. You can dig through their stuff here: IIDTool for Land Rover - GAP Diagnostic
I didn't see anything jump out at me that said keys, other than immobilizer, but I don't know if that is what they mean.

 

In reference to the above post, I just went looking in the Nanocom Evolution forum for anything related to the key fob programming.

I know there are a few posts somewhere there as the ability to program the key fobs was just introduced. Since I cannot find any specific thread, I would say the function either works so well that there is nothing to talk about, (very unlikely), or so new that no one has much tried to use it.

I am not very familiar with the IID tool other than they do have a fix for the red FBH light and the P light when the Clock on the Dash update is done, but as to key fob programming, I think not yet.

 

Yes, I added a new key to my LR3 via the IIDTool BT. Full disclosure: I purchased the key through my dealer since I'd heard that the electronics in the key have to be encoded with the VIN before adding it and the shank can be hard to have cut. I don't know if all of that is true or just a myth. I may see if I can buy a knock-off key for a low price to test adding that.

In rereading this I may have made people wonder if a key needs to be added/programmed at all. It does. After receiving the new key from the dealer, the shank worked in the driver side door lock but the remote buttons did not work and the vehicle would not start. After adding the new key via the IIDTool all functions worked.

-Rob

 

I emailed GAP and this was their reply:
Hi Juan

Thank you so much for your interest in our products. Yes, the IIDTool can program a new Key on a Discovery 3/LR3. Keep in mind that the Body Control ECU will only accept a key purchased from Land Rover. Used or aftermarket one cannot be programmed.

Best Regards

Patrick Meilleur,
Bachelor of Engineering
GAP Diagnostic

 

my dealer tech buddy said they have tried to program aftermarket fob for customers and used oem, they will not work, if someone finds one that does it would be great to know since the oem cost so much

 

I experimented re the key shank by having the lead locksmith in our village order a Land Rover blank from his sources and then cut same on what is I guess call a sidewinder machine. To his surprise, the "key" would not even lock the door. We knew it would not allow start of the engine but assumed we could at least rotate the ignition cylinder which it would not. He worked a good part of the day on the key attempting to get it to work - it looked perfect but something was wrong. I have heard others claim otherwise but that was my experience.

I then ordered a cut key thru my dealer - about six weeks wait and fifty dollars it was, but the key did open the door and rotate the cylinder.

I did not order a fob as all I wanted was something I could tie under my 3 to again access in the event I locked the real key fob combo inside - not yet to date.

In other words, I think successfully cutting a fresh blank key locally may be harder than programming a new key fob is now. In summary, it looks like one still has to order the fob and cut key thru the dealer organization.

Maybe that is good - it seems with more and more of these new vehicles, one just orders some box off the internet and away you go with your ride of choice.

To me, it sounds like a metal key may still have a future in tomorrows vehicles for awhile yet.