Bought a Cat S or Salvage Range Rover? How to Fix Key & Immobiliser Issues

Buying a salvage or recovered JLR vehicle from auctions like Copart, IAA, or SYNETIQ can be great value - but there's a common catch. The original keys often don't work.

Why Auction Vehicle Keys Don't Work

When a vehicle is reported stolen or written off, several things happen:

• Security lockout: The KVM may have been reset by previous owner or recovery agent
• Key deactivation: Insurance companies often deactivate keys as standard procedure
• Missing keys: Original keys may not be included with the vehicle
• Multiple resets: Each recovery attempt may have altered security settings

What Needs to Be Done

To get your auction vehicle fully operational, you'll need:

1. KVM interrogation: Read current security state
2. Key status check: Determine which keys (if any) are still active
3. Key programming: Either reactivate existing keys or program new ones
4. Security reset: Clear any security lockouts

Our Salvage Vehicle Key Service

Lock50 / JLR Key Genie specialises in auction and salvage vehicle key issues. We handle:

• Cat S, Cat N, and stolen recovered vehicles
• Copart, IAA, SYNETIQ purchases
• Full key programming from zero keys
• KVM module repair and replacement

Global Coverage

Mobile service throughout UK, USA partners for North American customers, and worldwide post-in service for KVM modules.

Got an auction vehicle? Contact us before you buy for advice, or after purchase for key solutions.