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2008 Jaguar S-Type
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Push To Start
Most popular Jaguar key typeMost Popular
2008 Jaguar S-Type Smart Key KR55WK49244
FCC IDKR55WK49244Part #267T-5WK49244Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Flip Key
2008 Jaguar S-Type Remote Flip Key NHVWB1U241
FCC IDNHVWB1U241Part #1X43-15K601-ABButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 S-Type's Key Vehicle Module (KVM, part number 4R8T-15K600-AF on later builds) controls all smart key communication and is notorious for parasitic battery drain. The module doesn't always enter sleep mode properly, and that slow draw kills the 12V over a few weeks. You get intermittent "Smart Key Not Found" on the dash long before a full no-start. If you're seeing that message, check the car battery with a load tester before blaming the fob. A weak CR2032 makes it worse, but nine times out of ten the car battery is the real culprit.
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Over near Ojai Valley Inn, a retired guy had a 2008 S-Type with a smart key that was falling apart. The housing had cracked right at the key ring loop from one too many drops on the driveway, and the emergency blade was rattling loose inside.

He'd already called the Jaguar dealer. They told him the only fix was a brand new smart key, programmed from scratch. No mention of anything else. Just the full replacement price and a multi-day wait for the part to come in by VIN.

I drove out and looked at the fob on his hood. The circuit board inside, the one carrying the Hitag2 transponder and the 315 MHz RF module, was fine. No cracked solder joints, no corrosion. The KVM just needed to keep talking to the same chip it already knew.

I connected my ACDP to the OBD port and pulled a backup of the KVM EEPROM data first, because you don't touch a Jaguar immobilizer without a safety net. Then I transferred his working internals into a new aftermarket shell, dropped in a fresh CR2032, and seated the emergency blade properly.

Tested every button. Lock, unlock, trunk, panic, and the fifth button for the rear window. Then push-to-start and passive Keyless-Go entry on both front doors.

Everything worked. Same fob identity, new plastic. He got to keep his registered key for a fraction of what the dealer wanted to start over from zero.

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Dec 2023
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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Jaguar S-Type Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to a Jaguar dealer for a replacement smart key?
No. The 2008 S-Type uses a Siemens/VDO KVM platform with Hitag2 transponder security. A mobile locksmith with JLR-capable tools, like the Yanhua ACDP with the JLR-KVM module or an Autel IM608 with the JLR adapter, can read the KVM, register new fobs, and cut the emergency blade on site. Most general locksmiths turn down Jaguar work because they don't carry JLR-specific equipment. We do, and we handle these regularly without a tow truck or a service counter involved.
What exactly is the smart key on a 2008 S-Type?
How long does a Jaguar dealer take to replace a lost smart key?
My S-Type shows "Key Not Found" but the fob battery is new. What's going on?
Can I buy a replacement S-Type smart key fob online and program it myself?
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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Low cost 2008 Jaguar S-Type key replacement area in Ventura County CA
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