JLR’s 3G Shutdown: How a TCU Upgrade Can Save Your Connected Features As cellular carriers around the world phase out their 3G networks, owners of many older (typically pre-2018) Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are discovering their connected features have stopped working. This isn’t a fault with your car, but rather technological obsolescence. The good […]
Used vs. New JLR TCU: Why a “Bargain” Part Will Cost You More When faced with a faulty Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and the associated repair bill, it can be tempting to search for a used part on eBay or from a salvage yard. While the initial price may look attractive, buying a used JLR […]
A Technician’s High-Level Guide to JLR TCU Replacement Disclaimer: This guide is intended for professional automotive technicians or highly experienced DIYers with access to JLR-specific diagnostic tools. This is a complex procedure. SX-Tool is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from improper procedures. Replacing a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in a Jaguar or […]
The JLR TCU Backup Battery: A Tiny Part Causing a Major Fault If your Jaguar or Land Rover is displaying the ‘SOS System Inactive’ warning, one of the most likely culprits is a tiny battery hidden deep inside the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). While you can’t see it, its failure has major consequences for your […]
JLR Retrofit: Why the TCU is a Critical Part of an InControl Upgrade Upgrading an older Jaguar or Land Rover’s infotainment system‚Äîfor example, from the basic InControl Touch to the more advanced InControl Touch Pro with Apple CarPlay‚Äîis a popular but complex modification. While most people focus on the new screen and head unit, a […]
A Simple Mistake, A Big Headache: Finding the Correct JLR TCU Part Number Ordering a new Telematics Control Unit (TCU) for your Jaguar or Land Rover should be a straightforward process, but one small mistake can lead to big problems: ordering the wrong part number. This guide will show you how to ensure you get […]
JLR Telematics and Your Privacy: What You Need to Know The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in your Jaguar or Land Rover provides amazing features, but that connectivity comes with a trade-off: data collection. It’s a topic that worries many drivers. So, what data is your car actually collecting, and who has access to it? What […]
The SX-Tool Ecosystem: Which JLR Engineering Tool is Right For You? (2025 Guide) In the world of modern Jaguar Land Rover service, there are two realities. The first is the official JLR-sanctioned path: a walled garden of expensive subscriptions, proprietary hardware, and restrictive software that blocks you from using cost-effective used parts. The second is […]
Top 5 JLR Diagnostic & Programming Tools for Professionals (2025 Review) Working on a modern Jaguar or Land Rover is like performing surgery on a billion-dollar satellite. These are no longer just mechanical beasts; they are rolling data centers with dozens of interconnected modules, complex security protocols, and a network architecture (DoIP) that can bring […]
The Ultimate JLR Tool Showdown: JET Master vs. TOPIx Cloud, Pluto, GAP & Lock50 In the complex world of modern Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) diagnostics and programming, choosing the right tool is the single most critical decision a workshop, technician, or locksmith can make. The move to Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) architecture in […]
