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Abrites diagnostics for
Jaguar/ Land Rover User
Manual
Version: 1.2
www.ABRITES.com
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List of revisions
Date Chapter Description Revision
01.10.2015 ALL Document created 1.0
13.06.2017 8 Immo Advanced 1.1
12.11.2020 9 Gen2 Key Learning 1.2
1. Introduction
2. Using the Abrites diagnostic for Jaguar/ Land
Rover
3. Standard Diagnostics
4. Special Function Key learning
5. Special Function Cluster calibration
6. Special Function NV DATA
7. Special Function Flash
8. Special Function "Immo Advanced"
9. Special function "Gen2 Key Learning"
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1. Introduction
“Abrites Diagnostics for Jaguar/ Land Rover” is a Windows PC based diagnostic
software for Jaguar/ Land Rover vehicles. With the help of this software you can
perform complete diagnostic operations of all vehicles.
For proper operation of your diagnostic software you will need a corresponding
interface for connection between your PC and vehicle named “AVDI”.
AVDI is an interface produced by Abrites Ltd. intended to act as an interface between
the PC and the electronic control units.
AVDI should be used with ABRITES software produced by Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd.
ABRITES Diagnostics for Jaguar and Land Rover provides the user with the ability to
perform dealer-level diagnostic functions, such as module identification, both basic
and detailed, reading of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), clearing of DTCs and many
others.
2. Using the Abrites diagnostic for Jaguar/ Land Rover
The Abrites diagnostics for Jaguar/ Land Rover is installed together with the rest of
the Abrites diagnostic software applications as a part of the Abrites diagnostic suite
provided to the user via e-mail. The user can start the software by clicking on the
appropriate icon from the Abrites “Quick start” menu.
Once the Jaguar/ Land Rover icon is selected the software will start and the user will
see the following screen:
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This is the main screen of the software and it shows all the navigation buttons as well
as the ones for vehicle selection, scanning and general diagnostic.
3. Standard Diagnostics
Standard diagnostics within the context of the Abrites diagnostics for Jaguar and Land
Rover refers to functions such as device scanning for all the electronic control modules
incorporated in the supported vehicles, reading of the identification data for all the
modules, reading and clearing diagnostic trouble codes as well as service functions.
- Device scanning allows the user to connect to the electronic modules of the vehicle
and see the identifications for the them, the amount of diagnostic trouble codes for
each one as well as the VIN numbers assigned to the separate units.
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Once the scan is completed the details are displayed in the main window:
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- Diagnostic trouble codes and live data monitoring
When the initial connection with the vehicle is established the user can select an
electronic module and enter by clicking over it. In the following screen the full
identification of the module can be displayed. Also the DTCs will be shown together
with the live data from the vehicle.
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- Performing service functions for the Jaguar/ Land Rover vehicles
This function allows the user to complete the process of the vehicle service or
maintenance by registering their modification into the vehicle's ECUs. This
functionality also allows the calibration of modules, and testing on them.
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4. Special Function Key learning
“Key learning” is a function dedicated to the learning of keys to Jaguar/ Land Rover
vehicles by the On Board Diagnostics port (OBD).
The vehicles currently supported by this function are described below:
Land Rover:
Evoque (L538) - 2011- 2014
Range Rover Sport (L494) - 2013- 2014
Range Rover (L405) - 2012 – 2014 (incl.long wheel base)
Discovery LR4 – 2010-2014
Freelander 2 (L359) - 2006–2014
Jaguar:
F-Type Convertible and Coupe 2013-2014
XF (X250) - 2007 –
2014 XJ (X351) -
2010 – 2014 XK
(X150) - 2010 – 2014
The procedure for key learning should start after a diagnostic connection to
the vehicle is established and the icon for it is clicked.
The first step is to select the vehicle and the requested operation:
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After that the software will start the on screen guidance. Please follow the steps and
place the key in the ignition and set it to the ON position:
Again, the steps are shown in the message boxes on the screen.
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The software will perform the key calculation and provide detailed information about all the
steps taken:
Once the calculation is completed the software will inform you about that and will
ask you if you would like to program the key.
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5. Special Function Cluster calibration
Cluster calibration is a function dedicated to the calibration of electronic units after
an exchange with a used unit. Please note that the calibration needs to be done in
coordination with local laws.
Vehicles supported for cluster calibration include but are not limited to:
Land Rover:
Evoque (L538) - LL and HL July 2011- 2014 (2dr and 4dr)
Range Rover Sport (L494) - 2013- 2014
Range Rover (L405) -2012 – 2014 (including long wheel base models)
Jaguar:
F-Type Convertible and Coupé 2013-2014
XF (X250) - 2007 –
2014 XJ (X351) -
2010 – 2014 XK
(X150) - 2010 – 2014
The procedure for cluster calibration should start after a diagnostic connection to
the vehicle is established and the icon for it is clicked.
1. Select the Electronic Control Unit that needs to be calibrated and click “read”:
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2. Input the appropriate value in the “new” window and press update:
3. Confirm that the correct value is set and close the window:
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6. Special Function NV DATA
This function is used for reading, saving and updating of the Configuration data of
the modules within Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. It is particularly useful for cases
where module exchange is required.
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7. Special Function Flash
Special Function Flash is used in the cases where the flash file of a module within
the vehicle needs to be read, saved or updated. It is used for module
replacement as well as flash tuning.
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8.. Special Function "Immo Advanced"
The "Immo Advanced" special function allows the user to write the transponder ID and the
secret key ID in the car's BCM.
After that you the engine can be started with a key and moved to an emergency slot. The
keyless start of the engine won't be possible. Writing in the KVM (Keyless Start Module) is also
not possible. If the KVM is locked, writing by OBD won't be possible as well.
1.. Select the mod 2.. Keys scre
3.. SK Scre 4.. Ignition Scre
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8.. Special Function "Gen2 Key Learning"
The "Gen2 Key Learning" special function is dedicated to all 2012-2019 JLR vehicles equipped
with a KVM and allows you to program keys in All Keys Lost situation, even if the KVM is
locked.
The function requires a PROTAG programmer to be connected to the PC
as well as an AVDI interface and a TA54 Abrites key for JLR. TA54 is the
only key supported by the GEN2 Key learning function.
1. Open the JLR software and select "Gen2 Key Learning" special function
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and press "OK". At this step all existing keys will be
disabled and you have to program new Abrites TA54 key(s).
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3. Connect your PROTAG programmer
4. If the vehicle's alarm system is armed you have to remove some fuses (as described
below) from the BCM and connect the CB012 JLR All Keys Lost cable set . Press "Exit".
*If the vehicle's alarm system is not armed the procedure will continue.
5. At this step you have to connect to the internal CAN-BUS system of
the car using the CB012 Abrites All Keys Lost cable set.
You have to find the orange/brown(CAN Low) and orange/red(CAN
High) CAN wires under the glove box.
Once connected to the internal CAN-BUS system of the car, remove the car battery for 1-2
minutes.
If the procedure does not continue you have to remove two fuses from the Passenger
Junction Box which is located behind the glove box:
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Passenger Junction Box
6. Place each previously programmed TA54 Abrites key for JLR in the PROTAG programmer to be
checked before programming and place a new TA54 Abrites key for JLR.
7. Each key will be checked. Keep the key in the PROTAG programmer
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8. Remove the key from the PROTAG programmer and press "Stop" to finish the procedure
9. The key is successfully programmed and ready to start the car. Return all fuses and
connectors to their original places. Try to lock and unlock the doors using the remote and
start the car.
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