World First: Unlock JLR Keys Without Opening the Key

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
by Lock50 JLR Key Tools

World First: Unlock JLR Keys Without Opening the Key

World first unlock JLR keys without opening the fob by Lock50

Lock50 introduced a world-first way to read and unlock Jaguar Land Rover keys without physically opening the fob. No prising the case apart, no soldering — the key data is read cleanly, making spare and lost-key work faster.

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Why this matters

Older methods meant cracking the fob open to reach the chip, risking damage. Reading it intact keeps the key pristine and speeds up the whole job.

How it works

The Lock50 tool reads the transponder (PCF7953, NCF29A/UWB) in place, then the key is enrolled to the vehicle RFA over OBD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lock50 read a JLR key without opening it?

Yes — this world-first method reads the transponder in place, no need to crack the fob open.

Does this work on UWB keys?

Yes, NCF29A/UWB keys are supported over OBD.

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???? About this video

Published May 29, 2023 on the official Lock50 YouTube channel

The video demonstrates the Lock50 JLR Key Tool Software (V1.0.10) and HW01 device for unlocking and renewing used Jaguar/Land Rover smart keys (2010-2018 models) without physically opening the key fob. It shows identifying a locked key with an ID49 chip and PCF7953P transponder, then performing a "Renew Key" operation. This process clears all previous vehicle data, resetting the key to a factory state, ready for learning to a new car, ensuring simplicity and reusability without breaking PCB seals.

What this video covers

  • JLR key unlocking tool
  • Land Rover key programming
  • Jaguar key renewal
  • Lock50 key tool
  • Smart key programming
  • Used key unlocking
  • JLR transponder key
  • PCF7953P key
  • Key data erase
  • Renew original keys
  • Automotive key tool
  • Key fob reset
▶ Read the full spoken transcript
Welcome to Lock 50. World first demo of unlocking keys without first having to open the key. World first shortest easiest time to renew JLR keys. Place locked key onto Lock 50 HW01. Read your locked key. We'll see status is used. Click Renew. This will reset key back to factory state and erase all previous vehicle data. Press yes to proceed. Press lock button on key. All done. Simplicity in renewing original keys to reuse and resell. Without breaking seals on PCB board. Thanks for watching. World first demo of unlocking keys without it opening the key. World first and shortest time to renew JLR keys 2010 to 2018. Coming soon 2018 to 23 support.

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???? About this video

Published Feb 16, 2023 on the official Lock50 YouTube channel

The video demonstrates the Lock50 JLR Key Tool 1.0.10 software and HW01 hardware for renewing used Jaguar/Land Rover (JLR) smart keys without physically opening them. It shows identifying a locked JLR key (PCF7953P chip, ID49) from 2010-2018, then performing a "Renew Key" operation. The process clears all previous vehicle data, unlearns the key, and prepares it for new programming, allowing reuse and resale. This is highlighted as a world-first, fastest method without breaking the key's PCB seal.

What this video covers

  • JLR key programming
  • Land Rover key renewal
  • Jaguar smart key unlock
  • Lock50 JLR Key Tool
  • PCF7953P key renew
  • ID49 transponder reset
  • Used key programming
  • Key reuse Land Rover
  • Key unlearning Jaguar
  • Solder-free key unlock
  • Car key resetting tool
  • Transponder identification
▶ Read the full spoken transcript
Welcome to Lock50. World First Demo of Unlocking Keys without Opening the key. World First in shortest time to Renew JLR Keys 2010 to 2018. Coming soon 2018 to 2023. Open Lock50 JLR KEY Tool Software. Connect to the Internet. After Update to V1.0.10. you can break records in time and simplicity in Renewing Original Keys to Reuse and Resell without Breaking Seals on PCB Board. Place locked key onto Lock50 HW01. Read your locked key. We'll see status is used. Click renew. This will reset key back to factory state and erase all previous vehicle data. Press Y, E, S to proceed. Press LOCK button on key. All done. Simplicity in renewing original keys to reuse and resell. Without breaking seals on PCB board. Thanks for watching. World first demo of unlocking keys without opening the key. World first in shortest time to renew JLR keys 2010 to 2018. Coming soon 2018 to 2023 support.

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