Just went out to go to work and found the electronic key fob is dead.

I saw a U-tube video on how to change the battery.... wife is going to store now as I type to get battery replacement.

So, how do I reprogram key fob? I have no access to inside of car.

2005 S-type w/ V6

 

you can open the boot with your key, and you can open your door with the key,

 

I opened the trunk and found that my battery is completely dead. It gave me no warning such as slow (ignition turning) car start.

I heard that replacing the battery, after battery is installed, that there is a few things that need to be done like stepping on the brake pedal a few times.

Can someone remind me of this process?

2005 Jag s-type v6

 

You shouldn't need to reprogram normally, but if you do for some reason it is dealer or somewhere with the necessary equipment to do so.

 

I heard that replacing the car's battery, after car battery is installed, that there is a few things that need to be done like stepping on the brake pedal a few times.

Can someone remind me of this process?

2005 Jag s-type v6

 

You'll need to reset the electronic parking brake. Pull it up to apply it and then push it down to release it. That should do it....

 

I remove my batteries every winter when I store the cars. There is no need for any special procedure--just drive the car. The only time I have had to reset my parking brake system was when I changed rear pads.

 

Also the window one touch, lower the windows one at a time and hold the button until you hear a click, then raise and wait for the click.
Probably the radio presets too.

 

I just replaced the battery with a brand new diehard and all seems to be well. Thanks to everyone here.

My question is.... on a 2005 s-type v6, if the alternator is under performing or not performing at all, will I get some type of warning light indicator?

If not, when car is running, can I disconnect battery to test alternator? I know you can do it in older cars.

 

Yes, you should get a warning.

NEVER disconnect the battery with the engine on...you run the risk of frying countless electronics. Check the voltage with a multimeter and the engine running with the battery in place....about 14 volts tells you the charging system is working.