06 x-type keyfob issue
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06 x-type keyfob issue
Just bought the car 2 days ago. Noticed we had to be pretty deliberate pressing the buttons on the fob to unlock/lock the doors and open the trunk. Last night the fob stopped working completely so I changed the battery (new energizer with matched # from autozone) but the fob doesn't work. I've checked several sites and found programming instructions which I followed but still nothing.
I turn the key between I and II 4 times, hear the "ding" and remove the key but there is no repeat "ding" after pressing a button on the fob... I've read you need to try both with the driver door open and with it closed. One tech site says you need 2 fobs for programming but the car only came with 1. Is this accurate?
Thanks
I turn the key between I and II 4 times, hear the "ding" and remove the key but there is no repeat "ding" after pressing a button on the fob... I've read you need to try both with the driver door open and with it closed. One tech site says you need 2 fobs for programming but the car only came with 1. Is this accurate?
Thanks
#2
It sounds like the switch buttons in the fob have failed. I have some that
I notice a green goo that seems to come out of the switch. When that
happens they generally don't work anymore. I know of no way to clean
them. I think that it is copper corrosion due to it's green color. Probably
resulting from the humidity getting to it over the years.
Pete.
I notice a green goo that seems to come out of the switch. When that
happens they generally don't work anymore. I know of no way to clean
them. I think that it is copper corrosion due to it's green color. Probably
resulting from the humidity getting to it over the years.
Pete.
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Just bought the car 2 days ago. Noticed we had to be pretty deliberate pressing the buttons on the fob to unlock/lock the doors and open the trunk. Last night the fob stopped working completely so I changed the battery (new energizer with matched # from autozone) but the fob doesn't work. I've checked several sites and found programming instructions which I followed but still nothing.
I turn the key between I and II 4 times, hear the "ding" and remove the key but there is no repeat "ding" after pressing a button on the fob... I've read you need to try both with the driver door open and with it closed. One tech site says you need 2 fobs for programming but the car only came with 1. Is this accurate?
Thanks
I turn the key between I and II 4 times, hear the "ding" and remove the key but there is no repeat "ding" after pressing a button on the fob... I've read you need to try both with the driver door open and with it closed. One tech site says you need 2 fobs for programming but the car only came with 1. Is this accurate?
Thanks
2 keys required for programming the immobiliser system.
The fob splits into 2 parts. The part with the buttons on is probably u/s. Get another one or get it repaired.
#5
Welcome to Jaguar remotes :-)
First obvious question is - is the battery in the right way up? If not then instant fix..but otherwise yes have a look on ebay and buy another one or two...
I only say this as the private dealer who sold me my x-type did just that put the battery in upside down and told me it didnt work.. :-)
First obvious question is - is the battery in the right way up? If not then instant fix..but otherwise yes have a look on ebay and buy another one or two...
I only say this as the private dealer who sold me my x-type did just that put the battery in upside down and told me it didnt work.. :-)
#6
Just an alternative thought...
I recently traded my '05 X-Type 3l auto for an '08 S-Type 4.2l and when I picked the car up at the dealer I received three keys, two of which where switch-blade style. The third one, however, was a good "old fashioned" car key with no fob, just a green plastic head marked Valet.
I'm using that key now since it better fits on a common keyring with house key and "normal" keys for other cars I own. I always used the door lock anyway and everything else seems to work fine with the Valet key.
Didn't realize Jaguar offered such a key, figure it might be cheaper than the switch-blade key since it doesn't have the fob and there is no battery to every replace.
Anybody else have a Valet key for their car?
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I recently traded my '05 X-Type 3l auto for an '08 S-Type 4.2l and when I picked the car up at the dealer I received three keys, two of which where switch-blade style. The third one, however, was a good "old fashioned" car key with no fob, just a green plastic head marked Valet.
I'm using that key now since it better fits on a common keyring with house key and "normal" keys for other cars I own. I always used the door lock anyway and everything else seems to work fine with the Valet key.
Didn't realize Jaguar offered such a key, figure it might be cheaper than the switch-blade key since it doesn't have the fob and there is no battery to every replace.
Anybody else have a Valet key for their car?
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I just bought a fob off of ebay for about $20
The third one, however, was a good "old fashioned" car key with no fob, just a green plastic head marked Valet.
I assume the valet key does not work in the dash board box ? ( UK glove box)
One tech site says you need 2 fobs for programming but the car only came with 1
Getting a second key and having it programmed could be expensive.
Just bought the car 2 days ago.
Note the letter on it and save that info in case of future loss of key
#14
Found a key fob store near me. Battery was fine (my '07 x-type uses a CR2032) Followed directions from forum and reprogramed fob in 30 seconds. Don't know how fob lost it's program unless it was something dealer did during visit a couple of days ago when this fob was not with the car. Jack
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