Call my buddy Stan 773-771-8686

 

I am trying to locate someone in Los Angeles Area who can help copy a key for 1997 Jaguar xk8.

thanks

 

Hello Blackjagroadster,

Obtaining a spare key is a little simpler if your know your key code.
Learning to decode is easy and fun. Go to Code reading "Tibbe" keys for Jaguar
Once you have your code, more options are available.
If PATS system (chip key) programming is required, but there is more than one way to skin that cat!

A note for X-Types and S-Types: you have six spaces, not eight and four different "cuts" not three as did the older XJ.

best regards
Bill

 

Ben at Keysinthepost.com says he can re-key the ignition lock.

If your lock becomes worn or damaged a replacement can be keyed to match, rather than replacing the door and glove box locks also.

He also makes replacement keys from key code or a photo.
Quality is equal to OEM.

best regards,

Bill

 

+1 for keysinthepost.com

 

i am all in on this as well.......will stay tuned......in

 

I am in need of a second key. I live in central Florida. Does any one know anyone beside the dealer that can cut a key (I have the key). hank you!

 

Try eBay. I bought a complete assembly for my 2004 S-Type for under $100.

 

Cut for your car?

Don't forget the new member intro.

 

I live in Green Valley, AZ, just south of Tucson. I just purchased my first Jag, an XK8 convertible. I have one key and one remote. I need a spare. When do you suppose you will purchase the machine and do you project a turn around time to cut and program? Where are you located? Your price seems fair. I thank you very much, in advance for any information given.
lrichard aka Dick

 

"Lock Geeks", in Tampa cut me a new key for my '06 XK-8, and programmed it in about 45 minutes. (Involved his laptop, an interface, all plugged into a port to the left of my steering wheel). He charged $110 - the best price I have found.

 

Is the fob the only thing that needs programming?

 

Any Jaguar key copied & programmed for $150 in North Hollywod on Burbank bld near Lankershim...

 

Welcome to the forum GEORGIE PORGIE,

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

bluff city jaguar in memphis just cut me a key ($299) and charged another $150 to program it for my 1998 xj8

 

anyone know if the key is matched to the transponder and computor or just to the transponder

 

BTW, a little know trick for programming a 3rd key to S-type, X-Type, and 2004-2009 XJ....

You need 2 working keys.

Have all three (two programmed, one not) ready.

Put first working key in ignition then cycle key. Put second working key in ignition then cycle. Put third (unprogrammed) key in ignition and turn to crank position. Vehicle should take a second then start.

Voila! Extra key without paying me $145+ for programming.

 

This is very true, however this will not work on the first generation S-Type, [2000-2002] only on 2003 and later.

Trouble is, there are very few instances where one needs key programming and they already have two working keys.

Cheers,

 

Steve, Have you ever tried to configure keys to early S-Types with the 2 key method?
I heard that also but I have had luck programming keys to 2000-2002 MY S-Types using the 2 MASTER keys and then a replacement. When I worked at the dealer years ago my buddy had a Ford Pickup and learned that you could program keys that way so we tried it on a 2000MY S-Type and IT WORKED!!!!!!

We also had to program a key using the 'aluminum foil' trick to fool the KTM into thinking we had the 2 key minimum.

Be aware that only 2 keys configured to the car with WDS, IDS etc. will configure the 3rd.

A key programmed using the 2 key method will start the car but will NOT allow programming another key.

Up to 5 keys can be configured to one car. If you program key #3,#4,#5 then you must use Key #1 and Key #2 to program the keys.

Remember also that if you lose a key it still counts as 1 of the keys, so you can only have 4 on hand and the lost key will be #5.

You can erase ALL keys and start over but you need WDS, IDS etc.

bob gauff

 

We didn't even know about that programming method until the X-Type came out in early 2001. At that time we tried a couple S-Types and it didn't work. Frankly, I never tried it again, since the word from Jaguar was, that was not a function of the X200. If I should ever have an X200 with two good keys, I'll give it go again.

All other points are on the mark! Thanks for a nice explanation for everyone.

Cheers,