Postal Service Generate Key Via KVM Land Rover Jaguar KVM (Keyless Vehicle Modules)

What is the difference between IDS and SDD?

Is IDS Integrated Diagnostic Software used on Jaguars pre 2005

Yes the old program to work on the jags before 2005 is called IDS. We have v128 and V131 that have this software included and only runs on win XP sp3

Is System Driven Dynamics SDD Software used on Jaguars and Land rovers after 2005

Yes after 2007 IDS went out and in came SDD with better interface and functions .starts from  2006  to  2019 and beyond and new way to go Jaguar and Land Rover

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Will my Land Rover work with the JLR SDD Software?

Will my Land Rover / Jaguar work with the JLR SDD Software?

As long as your Jaguar is between 1995 and 2021+ and your Land Rover is between 2005-2021+, our kits will work. (OBD2 port must be present.) Note for newer models its required to have the higher version for the software to work best. check features page for years and models supported for each kit.

i Have an old Model Jaguar From 1995 to 2006. Can these kits work for me ?

Older models of Jaguar are Supported in V131 or Lower Versions. IDS is the software used for these models.

The V131 Software has both the SDD & IDS.

To use IDS for the older models its required to type in the VIN number and then Identify to bring up the pop up window that loads IDS.

For models after 2006 can simply Read the Vin without entering manually to use the SDD Software as support of IDS ends in 2005 and they switched over the the SDD.

Does the Kit support Flashing / Programming Modules ?

Yes Programming Functions are supported in our Kits.

You can Flash update Modules with newer firmwares or Program Virgin Parts to match the Car Vin

Is Key and KVM Programming Supported

Yes is Supported in Some Packages we offer 

Can i Do Programming with this diagnostics Kit

Can update the Software in the modules like at the Dealers ?

Yes sure

These are Pro level kits and support software updating the ECU Softwares to newer ones.

Each Module has a Flash memory that controls how it works. Over time these get updated to enhance car functions

Normally need to visit the Dealer to do this . But now with our kits you can do from your home workshop or garage.

Can i program new Virgin Parts in the Car ?

If the Dealer can do it so can you

at your fingertips you have the same level of software functions as the dealer

Our kits come ready with Calibration and As built files preloaded for you so you don even need to connect online to be able to Program new Virgin Parts on some systems  and on others  can download on demand from JLR Server using SDD online versions

JLR PATHFINDER FAQ

What is JLR Pathfinder Software

The new JLR Pathfinder DOIP VCI is the only unit that will be compatible with all JLR vehicles with the new MY17 vehicle architectures. In addition to the 17MY vehicle line applications, the DOIP VCI will be capable of interfacing with 14-16MY Multi-CAN architecture vehicle lines on the Pathfinder diagnostic system.

Which Land Rover Jaguar Model use Doip Pathfinder ?

> 17MY > Range Rover / L405

> 17MY > Range Rover Sport / L494
> 18MY > Discovery / L462
> 18MY > Range Rover Velar / L560
> 18MY > Evoque / L538
> 18MY > Discovery Sport / L550
> 18MY > XF / X260
> 18MY > XE / X760
> 18MY > F-PACE / X761
> 18MY > F-TYPE / X152
> 18MY > E-PACE / X540

> 19MY > I-PACE / X590

What do I need to use PATHFINDER for ?

Panasonic Toughbook / Toughpad

JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment For PATHFINDER to operate at its very best, the laptop or tablet being used must be an approved version/level of hardware.

Note: For further information on approved hardware to support PATHFINDER, refer to: - Administration Bulletins JAB00046 / LAB00051

Downloading and Installing PATHFINDER

Installing PATHFINDER software

Note:

1. The PATHFINDER software is designed to be installed to your existing JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment. Please make sure you have the latest level of SDD software installed before beginning the PATHFINDER software installation.
2. Make sure there are no external USB flash drives inserted into the machine.
3. Due to software file size, the software download and installation process will take some time.

Downloading and Installing PATHFINDER

1. Make sure that the approved hardware is connected to the internet.
2. Open Internet Explorer
3. Using the following URL, Download the PATHFINDER software:
   1. DOWN LOAD PATHFINDER UPDATER
4. Select ‘Save’, select ‘Desktop’, select ‘Save’.
5. The software file will now download.
6. Select ‘Run’.
7. A security warning window will appear, select ‘Run’.
8. The Jaguar Land Rover Connect Setup Wizard will now begin.
9. The ‘Welcome to the Jaguar Land Rover Connect Setup Wizard’ pop up will appear. Select ‘Next’.
10. The 'Select Additional Tasks' pop up will appear. Do not select the ‘Create a desktop icon’. Select ‘Next’.
    1. Note: The installation progress will be shown on screen.
11. After installation, the 'Completing the Jaguar Land Rover Connect Setup Wizard' will appear. Select ‘Finish’.
12. The machine will now restart.
13. The Internet Explorer will open with your homepage or the new JLR App Launcher screen will open.
    1. Note: The PATHFINDER icon will not work until the software download has completed.
14. The PATHFINDER software will automatically download in the background.
    1. Note: To check the software download progress, select the ‘Hidden Icon’ arrow in the bottom right hand of the screen (Windows system tray). Right click the ‘Connect’ icon, select ‘Check for Updates’ and view the Jaguar Land Rover Application progress bar.
    2. Note: Due to software file size, the software download and installation process will take some time, please be patient.
    3. Note: Do not attempt to use PATHFINDER or SDD until the software download and installation has completed.
15. The ‘Jaguar Land Rover Connect Updater’ pop up will appear, select ‘Install Now’.
    1. Note: If the ‘Please close JLRAppLauncher to continue the installation’ pop up appears, hover the cursor over the ‘JLR Application Launcher’ icon on the ‘Windows Task Bar’ at the bottom of the screen. Right click on the icon and select ‘Close Window’. Select ‘Continue’ on the ‘JLRAppLauncher message’ pop up.
16. The ‘JLRAppLauncher message’ pop up will close, PATHFINDER is now installing, please be patient.
17. Select the ‘Hidden Icon’ arrow in the bottom right hand of the screen (Windows system tray). Select the ‘Connect’ icon and view the ‘Jaguar Land Rover Application progress bar.
18. When the progress bars display 100%, select ‘Close’.
19. PATHFINDER is now installed.

Installing the Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) unit

Installing the Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) unit

Note:

1. PATHFINDER requires a DoIP VCI unit to communicate with the 2017 model year Range Rover L405, Range Rover Sport L494 and New Discovery L462.
2. The DoIP VCI must be the only VCI connected to the JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment when using PATHFINDER. Future PATHFINDER communications will appear soon in the ‘Activity Stream’ section on TOPIx. Every retailer MUST have the DoIP VCI available in their workshop. The DoIP VCI is the only JLR approved VCI unit that can communicate with the 2017 model year vehicles identified earlier.
3. Please be aware that the following instructions are only applicable for the first use of the VCI. Once the initial installation and settings have been completed, the DoIP VCI is plug and play with the PATHFINDER software.

1. Insert the DoIP VCI USB cable into the DoIP VCI device and the JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment.
   1. Note: The ‘USB Input Device’ pop up will appear, select ‘X’ and close the pop up.
2. Select the ‘Windows’ key.
3. Select ‘All Programs’.
4. Select ‘Bosch’.
5. Select ‘VCI Software (JLR)’.
6. Select ‘VCI Manager (JLR)’.
7. Select the VCI icon displayed on screen.
8. Select ‘Connect to VCI’
9. Select ‘VCI Update’.
10. Select ‘Start Update’.
11. The ‘VCI Manager Information’ pop up will appear, select ‘OK’ to continue.
    1. Note: Do not disconnect the DoIP VCI from the JLR Approved Diagnostic Equipment during the update process.
    2. Note: The DoIP VCI update process will take approximately 12 minutes to complete.
12. The DoIP VCI will now automatically restart.
13. Wait for the DoIP VCI to give an audible beep. Select ‘OK’ to continue.
14. Select ‘X’ and close the ‘VCI Manager’.
15. The DoIP VCI is ready for use Setting Preferences in PATHFINDER

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Setting Preferences in PATHFINDER

Setting Preferences in PATHFINDER

1. Select the PATHFINDER icon on the ‘JLR Application Launcher’.
2. Select ‘Other User’ and enter your ‘User Identification’ and Password details.
3. Select ‘Independent Operator’ or ‘Authorised Repairer’.
4. Select ‘OK’ and log in.
5. Read the content of the ‘Warning’ pop up and select ‘OK’.
6. Select the three bar icon in the top right of the screen. Select the ‘Settings’ icon’.
7. Select the ‘Communication Interface’ tab. Select ‘D-PDU’.
8. The ‘Windows Security Alert – Windows Firewall’ pop up is displayed.
   1. Note: Do not select ‘Cancel’ when the ‘Windows Security Alert’ pop up is displayed.
9. In the ‘Windows Security Alert – Windows Firewall’ pop up, select the check boxes for ‘Private Networks’ and ‘Public Networks’, then select ‘Allow Access’.
10. The preferences have now been set in PATHFINDER.

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How Do i know when to use Pathfinder SDD or IDS on my Jaguar Land rover Range Rover ?

Which car model to use IDS on ?

Jaguars from 1995 to 2005

Which car model to use SDD on ?

Jaguar & Land Rovers from 2006 to 2019+

Which car model to use PATHFINDER on ?

The new protocol called DOIP and the new JLR Pathfinder DOIP VCI is the only unit that will be compatible with all JLR vehicles with the new MY17 vehicle architectures. In addition to the 17MY vehicle line applications, the DOIP VCI will be capable of interfacing with 14-16MY Multi-CAN architecture vehicle lines on the Pathfinder diagnostic system.

Some of these pathfinder vehicles listed below

> 17MY > Range Rover / L405
> 17MY > Range Rover Sport / L494
> 18MY > Discovery / L462
> 18MY > Range Rover Velar / L560
> 18MY > Evoque / L538
> 18MY > Discovery Sport / L550
> 18MY > XF / X260
> 18MY > XE / X760
> 18MY > F-PACE / X761
> 18MY > F-TYPE / X152
> 18MY > E-PACE / X540

> 19MY > I-PACE / X590

Garages and Work Shops FAQ

I own a Garage and want to offer Land Rover Jaguar Servicing or diagnostics or programming

You come to the right place as this is the source for All Diagnostics and Programming for Jaguar and LAnd Rover Vehicles from   1995  to  2019 and in to the future.

Im an independent Auto Electrician. Is this kit good for me ?

This is a Factory Dealer tool we are talking about for any auto electrician will be a very value tools in their kit.

You will be have the tech to program a vehicle from new or program existing built vehicles in any Jaguar Land Rover Factory   All Vins supported Globally

Diagnostics Trouble shooting problems number 1 tool

Programming flashing module updates and programming new virgin modules in to car.

Edit CCF for vehicle and change specs etc etc

Im a Car Dealer and do alot of jags and land rover and can it benefit me ?

Before you take a Trade in you can check if Mileage is ok in Dash and BCM and other parts to confirm it.

Check and clear DTCs before selling and do module updates and custom coding if change spec before sell 

Make spare keys and perform security functions

All this in house and no more wasting time calling dealers or driving to them.

All will be under your own fingertips and cur reliance

Do you offer Online Topix with wiring Diagrams and Servicing Manuals ?

All packages come without this function as standard and you need to use your own login to to login to Topix online.

For clients outside uk who cant get this we can arrange an account for this for but for UK clients not supported

Contact us for more info 

Do you offer Remote Support Packages as im new to this and need Support

 Software reload / Update Services 

 Diagnostics Support 

 Programming Flashing Support 

 Spare Key Programming Support 

 Lost Key Programming Support 

Some support plans we offer for novice users who need support 

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How To choose the VCM

What is a vcm and why is it needed ?

This is the link to the car and pc and come in many option

Ford VCM OBD is diagnostic programmer for  vehicles 1996-2020. It can connect to various electronic control units (ECUs) and display identification, read and clear fault code memory, display and record measured values and perform actuator tests,some key programmer

The Mongoose and other J2534 compatible cables can work with SDD

for Pathfinder Doip Vci is needed as this is latest proptocols to talk with latest cars to 2021 + 

types of VCMs

Their exists many VCM types and manufactures.

 

Ford VCM2 

JLR Mongoose 

Bosch KTS 

Maxidas

etc etc

 

some are J2534 compatible and can work with SDD only 

some support DOIP and can work on Pathfinder and SDD 

types of protocols and year supported for vcm and protocols

For JLR is few protocols in use 

 

CAN    Mongoose  ok  till   2012  

HS CAN       This is a Faster Can and  JLR VCI  or  BOSCH DOIP supports it      till   2018  

DOIP           This is used with Latest PAthfinder software and needs the Bosch  DOIP  for best reuslts   starts from 2015  to  2021+

the best device that supports all of this is the original doip from Bosch that we supply

 

 

Do you offer Free Support for Tools and Software Supplied

Is their free updates included with SDD and Pathfinder ?

When you buy from us a Laptop or Software Licence it comes in 2 types

1    Offline software and no internet is needed and this type has unlimited usage ususally

2   Online Software  comes in 2 options   

                  Option  A without updates

                  Option B with Updates

The Difference in the option 2 is this 

With 2A option  example is SDD or Pathfinder   comes to you on V160 and stays on this gets no updates

With 2B option  example is SDD or Pathfinder   comes to you on V160 and needs to download in background new updates and you need to apply these and keep up with them to be able to cover never models.

option 2B is automated updates from JLR and like servicing your car you need to do this once purchase a car same way you need to keep up with updates yourself and if we have to apply these for you will cost you and need to have a support plan in place.

What is a Support plan and Do i need it ?

This depends on you 

We are here to supply tools only  and how to use them or update them you have to know this and is never part of any deal we make that we supply free support to you.

Support all kinds is always paid only 

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Use this link to see the support plans we offer 

Types of support include  

Remote software updates 

Diagnostics DTC codes clearing 

Module Flashing 

custom Mods

Note we are in uk and you need to choose the type of option you need support in

Faster and whats app support cost more in realtime 

lower cost is email support  

Teamviwer remote login support   etc

What types of SDD and Pathfinder Support do you offer