I have recently purchased a 2011 Jaguar XF - non SC. I bought it knowing that it has a flood/salvage title. The owner that I bought it from, has removed the original ECM; and replaced it with a used ECM from a junk yard. I know that Jags are a little more sophisticated, and that just "swapping" out the ECU will NOT allow the vehicle to respond or start. I'm sure that there is a little more programming involved. Anyway, I would like to know if I can buy an unprogrammed ECU, and take it to a Jaguar dealership and have it programmed to this Jaguar? I have found a company online- Goecu.com, and I can get one for $395. Of course, I have absolutely no idea what the dealership is going to charge for the programming. If anyone has any suggestions, I would be open to hear them. Thanks for looking

 

Welcome to the forum Lafe,

I've moved your question from X260 (2015 onwards) to X250 (2007-2015) forum. This is the forum for your model.

Graham

 

I would suggest you find an independent Jag shop in your area - they most probably have the same programming tools that the franchise dealer use anyway and are probably more "approachable" and cost effective for something like this.

 

Thanks Graham for putting me in the right place. New to this model of Jag.

 

Yes I had the same problem with my 2005 STR. Got a replacement ECU (used) and got all kinds of excuses from the dealer why this could not be done and I needed a $2500 ECU from Jaguar and that was the only way it could be done.

Utter BS!!!

Found a good Jaguar Indy and he did it in a morning and re-coded the keys too. Don't forget about that part.
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