Question 1

What is the cheapest way to handle all-keys-lost on my 2013 Evoque?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith who knows the JLR key management system, not the dealer. Land Rover dealer all-keys-lost quotes on this generation are not small numbers, and depending on parts availability you may also be looking at a wait. The module that manages key registration on these vehicles sometimes requires specific access and timing during the programming sequence, which is why not every locksmith takes this job on.

What I do: come to your location in Oxnard or the Ormond Beach area, cut the key blade on my portable machine, access the key management system through the OBD port, register the new smart key, and test everything before I leave. No tow, no drop-off, no waiting on parts to arrive from overseas. If you have zero working keys, expect the job to take longer than a standard spare because of the additional steps involved in getting the system to accept a first key, but it is still a same-day job.

Question 2

Can you delete a lost or stolen key so it no longer starts the car?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When new keys are programmed to the Evoque's security system, the key management module wipes every previously registered fob from memory. Only the keys physically present during that programming session get enrolled. The old key, wherever it is, will not start the car after that.

One thing worth knowing: the metal emergency blade inside a lost fob can still open the driver's door mechanically if someone knows to use it. If that's a concern, mention it when you call and we can talk through your options for the lock cylinder.

Question 3

Does my Evoque smart key have a hidden emergency blade inside it?

Accepted Answer

It does. There is a small release button on the back of the fob. Press it and the metal blade slides out. On the driver's door handle, there is a small cover that pops off to reveal a keyhole. That blade opens the door if the fob battery is completely dead or the electronics fail.

Once you're inside, starting the car with a dead fob is also possible. Press the fob body itself against the marked area on the center console or steering column area and then press the brake and the start button. The car reads the fob through a short-range antenna at close contact. A lot of Evoque owners on forums only found out about both of these backups after they were already stranded, so it's worth knowing now.

Question 4

I bought a replacement fob online. Can you just program it to my Evoque, or do I need the one you supply?

Accepted Answer

This comes up a lot. The short answer: it depends on what you bought.

The fob needs to match the factory FCC ID for your vehicle. If the one you ordered matches, I can attempt to program it. If it's an aftermarket unit with a different internal setup, it may not pair correctly even if it looks identical on the outside. I've had fobs that looked right, physically fit the keyring, and still wouldn't register because the internal hardware wasn't compatible with this generation's security system.

My advice: hold off on buying one until you call and we can confirm what you need. If you already bought it, bring it and I'll tell you right away whether it's going to work. Either way you're not paying for a programming attempt that goes nowhere.

Question 5

My Evoque starts fine but the door handles stopped triggering the smart key unlock. Is the fob the problem?

Accepted Answer

Probably not the fob. If the car starts normally at the button, the security system is reading the key just fine. Passive handle unlock and push-button start use different antennas, and a failure in one doesn't mean the other is gone.

On this generation Evoque, owners have reported the exterior door handle sensors going intermittent, particularly after exposure to weather or car washes. Wipe the handle areas down and retest. If it's one specific door and everything else works, the issue is almost always on the door side, not the key side. That's a different job entirely, and not one that a new fob will fix.

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