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Old 09-20-2008, 12:59 PM
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Recently i changed the battery in my key fob, things started working again. After a week the signal kept getting weaker and buttons started not working. Now its fully dead
any sugestions?
 
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Old 09-20-2008, 03:16 PM
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Correct battery? Was the key pressed up against something causing it to hit one of the buttons.....

Get new battery and try again.
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 02:00 AM
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is there a chance that
its my key fob thats killing the battery
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 02:31 AM
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I think it'a not new for me to hear such a key fob problem . I believe there is something getting stuck and sucks the battery dead . Well, consult your dealer I believe newer X Types are free of this problem , at least I hope
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 12:34 PM
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ohh i see, yea thats prolly it.
The jaguar dealer is bullshit, they charge for every small thing.
what if i get a new key fob ?
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 04:06 PM
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Well if you get a new fob, make sure it's for the same year. Differnt year fobs will not work. (Not sure anyway)
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 04:46 PM
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Old 09-21-2008, 04:57 PM
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i wish there was a fix but i guess ill take a chance and buy it
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 04:57 PM
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thanks guys
 
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