I've spent a couple of hours searching the forum for info on Emergency Key replacement. All of the information certainly was helpful, except it didn't seem to fit my particular problem. I'm sorry if I missed it.


I have a 2013 XJ. It has two "smart keys" and neither one of them has the emergency key. I've had the car for about 6 months and thought I'd better check to see how the Emergency Key worked. Shame on me, but neither one of them had the key.


Question, is there a less expensive way to replace them, rather than through the dealer for $76.13, apiece. I've read the suggestions to go to eBAY and have a locksmith cut new keys. However, I don't have a key that he can replicate. There were suggestions on getting the key "number", either from documentation or from the dealer. Just what is this number exactly and would it help a locksmith cut a key without a duplicate for a pattern?


The dealer informed me that I need to order the keys, provide him with the VIN, and Jaguar will cut the keys for my car. I'll do it, if there's no other alternative.


Then, I'll be very quiet about my stupidity of not checking the contents of the Smart Key fob when I took delivery.


Thanks for your help.