I just wanted to let everyone know that the inexpensive Ford Keyfobs work on our cars. I typed the fcc number on eBay was looking for a replacement and the Ford set came up super cheap so I tried them and they work. I also bought a set for my daughters 99 XK8!

 

Don't forget that there are 2 models of FOB's out there, so it might not work for everyone.
Good action though!

 

My luck, it doesn't work for mine. It would have been nice to let my parents have some fobs for my cars to go with their copies of the keys. Oh well. Cool though! This will save many other owners a good bit of change!!!

 

Thanks, I just ordered this one. Two for under $9 shipped. The "Other part #" field in the listing shows the Jaguar FCC ID (for one version of the Jaguar FOB at least): CWTWB1U322. The MFG Part # of the item in the listing matches other ebay listings that are a few dollars more expensive.
2 New 4 Button Replacement Keyless Entry Car Key SUV Remote Fob Transmitter | eBay


It will be probably another 3 weeks before I can try to program them since I will be out of town, but I'll post the result when I can get to it. Thanks for sharing this. I'm hoping I don't have to pay an arm and a leg for a pair of used Jaguar FOBs.

 

I don't think the Ford keyfob transmitters will work on cars older than 2001MY

I have a 1999 XJ8L and my wife has a 2001 XJ8. They each have DIFFERENT keyfob transmitters.

The LEFT is for my 1999 and the one on the RIGHT is for my wife's 2001.
Notice the shape of the buttons.
The Ford buttons are the same as the one on the RIGHT.

bob

 

Robert Search DIY Flip key conversion. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ictures-93167/ It has a step by step procedure to do exactly what you want.

 

My # is k8597T315 it appears that I missed the cut for interchangeability.

 

Yes Bob, as you said these Ford keys did not work on my 1999. I tried unplugging and reconnecting the coax in the boot, but the car is not processing the signal in learning mode. This is based on the assumption that the receiver system is OK. My next course of action is to keep an eye out on ebay for a good deal on one of the older Jaguar FOBs.

 

I know it has been covered, there are 2 kinds of fobs over the production years for our X308, pre 2000 and post 2000.


make sure you are getting the correct one. I learned my lesson getting the wrong one years ago. so I know the fact there are 2 different fobs.

 

I wander if anyone tried using the receiver from a newer car into a older car so we could use the newer cheaper Keyfobs just a thought

 

Has anybody tried using a fob from a 97,98,99 Ford?


Just thinking out loud, but if post 2000 X308s can use later type Ford fobs, could pre 2000 X308s use earlier Ford fobs?

 

FCC ID GQ43VT4T looks fairly similar to the Jaguar LJA2610AA (FCC ID K8597T315). Run the FCC ID #s and TRW made the GQ43VT4T for Ford.


TRW also makes the Jaguar LJA2610BB as stamped on the back of the FOB (this is the old Euro 4-button). From what I can find, LJA2610BB (Euro) is the successor to LJA2610BA (also Euro but without the TRW name on the back). Though I'm not sure what Jaguar Model year LJA2610BB started. I read LJA2610BB is backwards compatible with LJA2610BA and supposedly works with Euro MYs 1997-2000, but I'm not sure if that's true.


I would GUESS that somewhere after the takeover, Ford contracted their existing companion TRW to make the Euro LJA2610BB FOBs, but to the existing Euro LJA2610BA specs for compatibility. I wouldn't assume USA/CAN K8597T315 /Jaguar LJA2610AA is compatible with the Ford GQ43VT4T. I suppose that could be true if TRW was making FOBs for Jaguar all along, but without their name on the FCC paperwork and no manufacturer stamp on the back, AND they just made the Jaguar FOBs to the existing Ford GQ43VT4T specs. Though I've seen stranger things happen... What bugs me is I wonder why Ford would contract TRW to start making Euro FOBs, but not USA/CAN FOBs at the same time too?


Looks like around 2000 Ford went to Alps Electronics in Japan for FOBs (including Jaguar FOBs), and either Alps or Ford had the sense to synchronize compatibility, which is why the FOBs in the original post work.

 

Ok I just wanted to let everyone know that my 2000 XJR needed a replacement keyfob and I did not feel like spending 300-400 for one keyfob. I bought a newer 2001 up security locking module and bought the Ford Keyfobs for $10 a pair on eBay and IT WORKS GREAT!

 

Mine came with a Ford fob when I bought it. I just assumed that's what they had.

 

What's the FCC NUMBER on your fobs

 

Whoa- following this with baited breath- my '98 came with no fobs at all...

 

What is the model or fcc number? I want to know if I am buying the right one.