What This Chip Delivers

The SPC560B60L3 is a 32-bit Power Architecture microcontroller from STMicroelectronics that serves as the central processor in Jaguar Land Rover Keyless Vehicle Modules (KVM), also known as Remote Function Actuators (RFA). This chip manages all passive entry, push-button start, and immobiliser security functions. When the module suffers data corruption or lockout, the vehicle becomes completely immobile.

Our SPC560B60L3 Virgin Chip provides professional automotive locksmiths and electronics technicians with a genuine replacement MCU. We supply the chip in brand new, unprogrammed condition, ready for installation into a KVM board and subsequent programming with virgin EEPROM data.

JLR equipped KVM modules from approximately 2011 onwards with this microcontroller. The chip appears in Range Rover L405, Range Rover Sport L494, Evoque L538, Discovery Sport L550, Discovery 4 and 5, Defender L663, and Jaguar F-Pace, XE, XF, and I-Pace models. You must physically open your KVM module and verify the MCU part number reads SPC560B60L3 before ordering, because JLR used several different KVM hardware variants across model years.

Technical Specifications

Why KVM Modules Lock and Require Chip Replacement

The SPC560B60L3 microcontroller stores vehicle-specific security data in OTP (One-Time Programmable) memory. Once programmed, this data cannot be erased or rewritten through OBD or standard diagnostics. When the KVM module becomes locked or its flash memory corrupts, the chip cannot return to a blank state on its own.

Common causes of KVM lockout include a failed key programming attempt, an “all keys lost” scenario, voltage drop or interruption during a diagnostic flash with SDD or Pathfinder, and the use of low-quality or incompatible key programming tools. A KVM module from a donor vehicle also fails to work because it remains cryptographically paired to its original car. The ECM and BCM reject it unless the security data is cleared.

Replacing the SPC560B60L3 chip with a new virgin unit bypasses the OTP lock. The module becomes a blank slate, ready for anti-theft synchronisation with the vehicle.

Why Choose This SPC560B60L3 Virgin Chip

• Genuine Component: We supply the authentic ST/NXP SPC560B60L3 microcontroller in original reels, not a recycled or refurbished unit.
• Virgin Condition: The chip arrives completely unprogrammed, ready for you to write the correct virgin EEPROM file for your specific KVM part number.
• Cost-Effective Repair: Replacing the chip saves your customer the expense of a new KVM module from the dealer, which often exceeds $1,000.
• Complete Coverage: This chip suits KVM/RFA modules across the full JLR range from approximately 2011 onwards.
• Fast Turnaround: You complete the repair in-house, often within one hour of workshop time, rather than waiting weeks for a dealer part.
• Professional Solution: The component-level repair approach restores full module functionality without compromising the vehicle’s security architecture.

Important Technical Considerations

The chip does not include the virgin EEPROM file. You must source and write the correct virgin data for your specific KVM part number. Different KVM variants require different files, and we can supply the appropriate file on request when you provide your module part number or VIN.

The SPC560B60L3 uses OTP memory. Once you program the chip with vehicle security data, it locks permanently. If a programming error occurs, the chip cannot be reused. We recommend verifying all connections and file compatibility before writing.

Required tools include a hot air soldering station with fine nozzles, magnification equipment, a high-quality programmer such as the Xhorse VVDI Prog, and the correct chip adapter. A stable power supply maintaining 12.5 V or higher is essential during programming and synchronisation to prevent voltage drops that brick the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this chip fix my vehicle’s key problem?

This chip can fix the problem if the root cause is a locked or corrupted MCU within the KVM module, and a professional installs and programs it correctly. It forms one component of a complex repair process.

Does the chip come with the virgin EEPROM file?

No. We supply the physical, blank hardware chip only. You source and write the correct virgin file for your specific KVM part number. We can provide the appropriate file on request when you supply your module part number or VIN.

What tools do I need to use this chip?

You need a hot air soldering station, microscope or magnification, a high-quality programmer such as the Xhorse VVDI Prog, the correct chip adapter, and a stable power supply. For some KVM versions, a solder-free clip adapter is available for reading and writing, but chip replacement still requires soldering.

Which Land Rover and Jaguar models use this chip?

This MCU appears in Range Rover L405, Range Rover Sport L494, Evoque L538, Discovery Sport L550, Discovery 4 and 5, Defender L663, Jaguar F-Pace, XE, XF, and I-Pace models from approximately 2011 onwards. You must verify the MCU part number in your specific module before ordering.

Can I reuse the chip if programming fails?

No. The SPC560B60L3 uses OTP memory for security data. Once programmed, the chip locks permanently and cannot be reused if an error occurs.

Do you offer installation and programming services?

We supply the virgin chip for professional use. We also offer a complete KVM renewal service and can supply the matching virgin EEPROM file for your module. Contact us for details.

Order Your SPC560B60L3 Virgin Chip Today

Restore locked or corrupted JLR KVM modules with a genuine virgin SPC560B60L3 microcontroller. This component-level repair solution saves your customer the cost of a dealer replacement module and gets the vehicle back on the road the same day. We supply the chip in original packaging, ready for professional installation.

Price: £50.00 (including VAT) — brand new virgin SPC560B60L3 microcontroller. Virgin EEPROM file available separately on request. Volume pricing available for workshops ordering multiple units.

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