Question 1

I lost all my keys to my 2017 Range Rover. Can a new smart key still be made?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is one of the more involved jobs on this platform, but it is very doable on site. All-keys-lost on the 2017 Range Rover means going through the vehicle security system via the diagnostic port, resetting the key memory so the missing fobs are no longer recognized, and then enrolling the new fob fresh. There is no shortcut around that sequence. The body control module and the immobilizer have to agree on the new key before anything starts.

Dealers on this vehicle tend to quote heavily for all-keys-lost because their default path often involves module replacement rather than reprogramming. That drives the timeline out to weeks and the cost to a number that surprises people. I handle it on site, at your location in Solana Beach, same day in most cases, for a fraction of what that dealer route looks like. The old lost fobs get wiped from the system so they cannot be used to access or start the vehicle.

Question 2

Do I need to flatbed my 2017 Range Rover to the dealer if I have no working key?

Accepted Answer

No. A mobile locksmith with the right diagnostic equipment for this vehicle can handle all-keys-lost right where the Range Rover sits. Dealers will tell you to tow it in, and on a full-size Range Rover that flatbed bill is not small. Then once it arrives, owners on forums have described waiting weeks before a technician even looks at it, and longer if any parts get ordered.

I come to you. The vehicle stays in your driveway.

Question 3

How long does an all-keys-lost job take on a 2017 Range Rover?

Accepted Answer

On site, plan for roughly one to two hours. The diagnostic sequence on this generation has timed steps built into the security reset, so there is some waiting involved that cannot be rushed. Once the module accepts the new fob, I verify every function before I leave.

The dealer comparison is not really about time-per-task. It is about scheduling, parts pipelines, and how far back the service queue runs. Range Rover owners on forums have posted about waiting several weeks just for an appointment, then additional time for parts. I do it same day in most cases, right there at your location near Fletcher Cove.

Question 4

My 2017 Range Rover fob works from close range but stops responding if I am more than a few feet away. What is going on?

Accepted Answer

Short range on this fob is almost always the CR2032 dropping below the voltage the transmitter needs to put out a clean signal. The fob will still show a response up close because the receiver antenna in the vehicle can pick up a weak signal at short distances, but it drops off fast. Swap the battery before assuming the fob or the antenna is failing.

If a fresh CR2032 does not recover the range, the next thing to check is the contact inside the fob housing. On these five-button units, the battery contact can get slightly bent from repeated battery swaps, which causes an intermittent connection. Beyond that, reduced range that does not respond to a battery swap points toward the fob's internal transmitter, and at that point replacement and reprogramming is the practical path.

Question 5

Can someone steal a 2017 Range Rover by relaying the key signal from inside my house?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and this is a real and documented problem with keyless entry vehicles of this generation, not just Range Rovers. The attack works by amplifying the fob's passive signal from inside your home and relaying it to an accomplice at the car. The vehicle sees what looks like an authorized fob nearby and unlocks.

The most effective low-tech countermeasure is storing your fob in a signal-blocking pouch or a small metal tin when you are at home. Some owners use a faraday bag. Others keep the key far from the front door and away from exterior walls. It does not require any modification to the vehicle and it costs almost nothing. The immobilizer still has to be satisfied to actually start and drive the car, but preventing the relay unlock in the first place is the cleaner solution. If you are parking near Fletcher Cove and want to talk through options, that is a conversation worth having when I am on site.

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