ACDP JLR Modules: Jaguar & Land Rover Key Programming, Pt. 3
Nov 12th 2026
ACDP JLR Modules: Adding Jaguar and Land Rover Key Programming
In Part 2 of this series by Brian Suggs, we looked at ACDP modules and licenses for BMW. Now we’re adding Jaguar and Land Rover. ACDP JLR modules can open up a lot of work, but just like with BMW, the module number is only part of the story.
Before you buy or quote, you need to know which immobilizer system is in the vehicle, what operation the job requires, and which interface boards and authorizations come with the package.
ACDP Module 9: Earlier Jaguar and Land Rover KVM Systems
Module 9 covers supported Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles equipped with a KVM, some as late as 2020, but not all. Depending on the vehicle and system, it supports adding a key, all-keys-lost work, and key duplication.
lists these applications for its ACDP-2 KVM package:
| Years | Method | Operations |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | OBD | Add key, all keys lost |
| 2011–2019 | OBD | Key duplication, all keys lost |
| 2015–2019 | ICP | Add key, all keys lost |
These are manufacturer-listed ranges. They don’t mean every model and KVM within those years is covered, so confirm the system and the specific operation before you start.
The Module 9 package includes a KVM interface board and a Land Rover key-refresh interface board. The ICP procedure uses the interface board to contact the KVM’s test points.
ACDP Module 24: Newer JLR RFA Key Programming
Newer Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are tougher. The procedure depends heavily on the RFA version, the key, and whether you’re duplicating a key or preparing the vehicle to learn a new one.
Module 24 covers selected 2018-and-newer JLR systems. lists two main functions:
- OBD key duplication for certain supported RFA versions
- Programming a new key by replacing the RFA’s blank chip or the RFA module
That second procedure takes a lot more than plugging in a programmer and adding a key. It may require working on the RFA circuit board, replacing a chip or module, writing initial data, and then learning the key by OBD. specifically warns that replacing the chip or RFA module involves risk.
Module 24 includes an RFA port interface board and an RFA clip interface board. Check the RFA part number and the available procedure in ACDP before you accept the job.
ACDP Module 47: Duplicate a JLR Key Without Removing the RFA
Module 47 offers another way to handle supported 2018-and-newer JLR key duplication. describes the procedure as OBD plus ICP, without removing the RFA.
Skipping RFA removal saves work, but the job still has important restrictions:
- 2018–2024 vehicles with an NCF29A4V chip: says supported OEM, ID-changeable aftermarket, and universal keys can be used.
- 2025-and-later vehicles with an NCF29AFV chip: says the procedure requires an OEM key and desoldering the chip.
- Vehicles that originally had UWB enabled: says the duplicated key will be restricted. Confirm which functions will be affected before you promise the customer a fully working key.
So “no RFA removal” doesn’t automatically mean a simple OBD job or a solder-free job. And don’t assume Module 47 gives you unrestricted add-key and all-keys-lost coverage on every newer JLR.
Why Newer JLR Key Jobs Take Extra Planning
The hard part with newer JLR work is choosing the right procedure before the job begins. Two vehicles that look the same by year and model may need different work because of the RFA, the key chip, and the UWB configuration.
Before quoting a newer JLR job, find out:
- The RFA part number, and whether ACDP supports it
- Whether the job is key duplication, adding a key, or all keys lost
- The key chip type, and which OEM, aftermarket, or universal keys are supported
- Whether the procedure requires RFA removal, chip replacement, or desoldering
- Whether the vehicle has UWB enabled, and what limits the finished key may have
Those answers can change the equipment, the labor, the risk, and the price of the job. Getting them up front keeps you from quoting a simple duplication and walking into an RFA replacement.
Already Own an ACDP or ACDP-2?
Check whether your package includes the authorization and required hardware for the JLR work you want to take on. Also check whether those parts are compatible with your generation of ACDP. Confirm any separate license requirements with your supplier before ordering.
FAQ
Q: Which ACDP module do I need for Land Rover all keys lost?
For supported earlier KVM vehicles, Module 9 lists all-keys-lost by OBD (2011–2019) and by ICP (2015–2019). These are manufacturer-listed ranges, so confirm the specific KVM and operation before starting.
Q: Can ACDP program a key on a 2018+ Land Rover?
For selected 2018-and-newer JLR systems, Module 24 supports OBD key duplication on certain RFA versions. It also supports new-key programming by replacing the RFA’s blank chip or the RFA module. Module 47 supports key duplication by OBD plus ICP without removing the RFA. Check the RFA part number first.
Q: Does ACDP Module 47 require removing the RFA?
No, but it isn’t always a simple job. On listed 2025-and-later vehicles with an NCF29AFV chip, says the procedure requires an OEM key and desoldering the chip.
Q: Will a duplicated key work fully on a JLR with UWB?
Not necessarily. says that if the vehicle originally had UWB enabled, the duplicated key will be restricted. Confirm which functions will be affected before promising the customer a fully working key.
Q: What interface boards come with ACDP Module 9 and Module 24?
Module 9 includes a KVM interface board and a Land Rover key-refresh interface board. Module 24 includes an RFA port interface board and an RFA clip interface board.
ACDP JLR modules can add real Jaguar and Land Rover capability to your business, but newer JLR work deserves extra attention. Identify the system and key first, then match the job to the right procedure, module, authorization, and interface hardware.
