2007 Jaguar S-Type Thatcham S type security system TC2-102

2007 JAGUAR S-TYPE
15,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOGGY
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I had my 2007 (208 model) Jaguar S type stolen in December 2008. The insurance company are refusing to settle because they say keys would have to have been used to facilitate the theft. They have checked with Jaguar and no one had tried to obtain replacement keys. As far as they are concerned, that is it.

I have two questions, firstly: Is there anyway someone could get replacement keys without going through a main dealer, thus being able to carry out the theft.

Secondly: Are there ways/devices available to enable such an alarm to be by-passed, again enabling someone to carry out the theft.

I would be grateful for any help
Apr 6, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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The passive anti-theft system (PATS) prevents the vehicle from being driven away by an unauthorized persons. The PATS system consists of encrypted electronically coded keys, a transceiver, instrument cluster (IC), and an engine control module (ECM). When the key is inserted into the ignition barrel, the ECM uses a decoding process via the transceiver to validate the key transponder code. If the code matches one that is stored and the key is then turned to the run position, the ECM will enable the fuel injectors, ignition coils, fuel pump drive and starter.
If the key is invalid the control function will send a theft status message to the ECM, which will disable, which will disable the vehicle from starting. If the correct key is used without a transponder or used with a transponder with an incorrect code, the vehicle will be inhibited from starting. This will prevent vehicle theft even if a duplicate key is cut.
If a valid key is read by the instrument cluster, the front electronic module (FEM) and the rear electronic module (REM) will allow the steering column lock actuator to unlock.
A PATS indicator LED (located on the instrument panel) provides the driver with the status of the PATS system. When the ignition is switched to the run position, the PATS indicator LED will illuminate for three seconds and extinguish. If there is a fault with the PATS system after 60 seconds of continuous flashing, the PATS indicator LED will flash an error code.
Apr 9, 2010 at 4:31 AM