I bought a new key and ignition for my Jaguar 2001 X-Type.

The car has been off for a while so I bought a new battery. When I started the car it was in emergency mode and the key will not pair! The red light in the middle keeps flashing etc. I was hoping to do it on my own before I have to call a specialist.

Please help!

 

Welcome to the forum Mo Kankasa,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X-Type forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

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 information 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

 

thank alot, will do

 

Just do a search here. Too many posts on fixes, problems to relate. It's why there is a search function. Nearly every problem, challenge has been discussed ad nausium.

 

You can pair a remote/key fob to the vehicle yourself:

1. insert the key into the ignition
2. turn key to position "I"
3. turn key to position "II" and back to "I" quickly 4 times
4. the alarm will chime once when the key is back in position "I" for the fourth time
5. remove the key from the ignition
6. press any button on each key fob and the alarm will chime for correctly paired remote (all remotes MUST be paired at the same session)
7. press lock/unlock etc to make sure everything works

You can't program a new key without dealer level Jaguar SDD Symptom Driven Diagnostics)

Graham

 

I believe the key here is "bought new key AND IGNITION". You all know the challenges that will bring up.