🔑 Land Rover Key Programming & No-Start Fix – KVM / RFA Module Solutions

🧭 Introduction: Why Land Rover Owners Are Seeing “Key Not Found” or “No Start”

Modern Land Rover and Range Rover models rely heavily on electronic immobilizer systems — mainly the KVM (Keyless Vehicle Module) and RFA (Remote Function Actuator).
When either of these modules fails or loses synchronization with your smart key, you’ll often see messages like:

❌ “Smart Key Not Found”
❌ “Press Brake to Start” (but nothing happens)
❌ “Key Not Recognized”

These symptoms often lead to no-start conditions that can leave the vehicle stranded.


🔍 Common Causes of Land Rover No-Start or Key Detection Issues

  1. KVM / RFA Module Corruption – The most frequent cause. Internal memory corruption or failed flash can cause the module to lose pairing with existing keys.
  2. Key Data Loss – Dead batteries or improper jump starts can desynchronize key data stored in the KVM.
  3. Water Damage or Shorted Wiring – The KVM module is often located in moisture-prone areas (such as under the rear seat or trunk floor).
  4. Attempted Programming Gone Wrong – Incorrect tool use (aftermarket programmer) can corrupt EEPROM data or partial-erase the KVM, making the keys unreadable.

đź§  How ECUMedics Diagnoses & Repairs the Problem

At ECUMedics, we specialize in mail-in electronic repair and cloning of Land Rover and Jaguar security modules.
Our process includes:

  • âś… Full KVM data extraction & integrity check
  • âś… EEPROM and Flash verification to identify corrupted sectors
  • âś… Key testing to confirm if your smart key transponder is still active
  • âś… Cloning or re-synchronization of your original KVM or RFA module
  • âś… Return ready to plug & start — no dealer reprogramming required

Whether you have a Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque, or Discovery — if it says “Key Not Found,” our lab can help.


🛠️ What You Can Mail In

We accept the following for service:

  • Your KVM or RFA module
  • One or more original or replacement keys
  • (Optional) Vehicle VIN and brief description of the issue

Once received, our technicians bench-test the components, clone the data as needed, and return them pre-paired.


🚀 Why Choose a Mail-In Service Instead of a Dealer Visit

Dealer VisitECUMedics Mail-In Service
Requires vehicle on siteShip only your module + key
Re-programming can cost $1,000+Typically under $300–$500
May replace modules unnecessarilyWe repair & clone your existing one
Limited diagnostic timeDedicated bench-level analysis

đź§­ Supported Models

We support most Land Rover & Jaguar models with smart keys, including:

  • Range Rover Sport / L494
  • Range Rover L405
  • Discovery 4 / 5
  • Evoque
  • Velar
  • Jaguar XF, XJ, XE, F-Type

đź’ˇ Tip for Technicians

If you’re a shop diagnosing these vehicles:

  • Always verify 12V and CAN communication to the KVM before assuming failure.
  • If key data reads as blank or corrupted on scan tools — stop and send the module before further attempts.
    ECUMedics can often recover lost data and avoid total immobilizer resets.

📨 How to Get Started

  1. Visit our service page here:
    👉 Land Rover / Jaguar KVM Key Programming & Cloning
  2. Select your service type (key test, programming, or full KVM clone).
  3. Follow the mail-in instructions at checkout.
  4. We’ll handle the rest — testing, repairing, and returning your module ready to start your vehicle.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This service is intended for legitimate repair or replacement purposes only. ECUMedics does not bypass or remove immobilizer systems — all work is performed in compliance with security and data-protection standards.


Still stuck with “Key Not Found”?

👉 Mail in your KVM or RFA module today — we’ll test and repair it within 24-48 hours.

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