I changed the batteries on my key ring transmitter as it began to lose range and then stopped working and although I followed the intructions carefully the transmitter now doesn't do anything for the car (98 XJ8) The manual says the dealer can reset the codes, can it be done at home? Is there anything I'm missing (I've just acquired the car). Is it expensive if the dealer does it?
Any help would be much appreciated here. Michigan is at 8 degrees Fahrenheit which is about minus 13 Celsius and we need those key clickers working!!
Thank you.

 

With the drivers door open, key in, hold high beams on, turn key to position 1 and flash high beams 4 times. You
will hear a chirp then press unlock button on remote. Turn ignition off, remove key and test remote.
this is same procedure for xk and xj.

 

You forgot a couple steps,

 

It Works!!!!!
Brilliant......Thankyou so much
Michigan.

 

LOL H2O, thought the extra steps went without saying.
Glad it worked for you Michigan

 

will this work with multiple remotes?

 

yes. Just press remote buttons one after the other. Flash sequence
only needs done once.

 

Is this the same with the 2000 XJ8 VDP?

Thanks
Olen

 

Yes. 98-2008 xj and 97-2006 Xk

 

Would this work if I get a new key from let's say eBay?

Nevermind. I understand there are 2 things that need to be programed, the remote and the key. The key seems to be the tricky part (I have only one).