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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DimitrisBXL
Funny part is before I switch the batteries. every time I was knocking the car with the remotes. the seat, mirrors and steering wheel will reset their positions.
You might want to have a look at the XJ8 Owners Video, you might be in for a surprise or two .
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ericjansen
You might want to have a look at the XJ8 Owners Video, you might be in for a surprise or two .
X308 XJ8 Owners Video - JagDocs.com Video Channel - YouTube
I have it in my phone saved. I wanted to write unlocking and not knocking. I tried to re program the seat but it failed.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 06:42 PM
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A simple search in the large file area...................

Here are some TSBs Again...........

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Old Sep 3, 2022 | 07:41 AM
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So I succeeded with this but only after many fails. Why the fails? Turns out after replacing my fob battery and going through the procedure multiple times, sometimes I'd see hints of progress and sometimes not. Here's why it kept failing. The lock and unlock buttons on my fob weren't working. So when I'd use them to program, no progress. And if I used another button, when I'd succesfully program I couldn't tell if I was only checking by trying to lock and unlock. The only way I got the programming to work was by using either the headlight or trunk release button. (I'm not sure which one I pushed.) And then testing it using one of those same buttons. So now I can pop my trunk and light my lights with my fob...but I still need a new fob. Hope that helps somebody.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2022 | 08:42 AM
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Remove the rubber button membrane and clean the back side with alcohol and a cotton swab as well as the circuit board contacts.

You can usually get the transmitter to work with those buttons but they are the ones used most frequently so the contacts get worn.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 08:21 PM
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Changed the battery and fob didn't work now.

I followed the instruction. Car got the beep and the red light flashed once. So my car recognizes the fob But fob is not working?

what am i missing
 
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Old Jun 30, 2024 | 09:03 AM
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The car was in LEARNING MODE but..............

Is the keyfob transmitter actually sending a signal?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17612411479...3ABFBMkNaUl41k

Many Auto parts stores have testers.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2024 | 04:12 PM
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now the FOB only works with LOCK and the LIGHT on, the unlock and trunk release are NOT working
 
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Old Jul 4, 2024 | 09:11 AM
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Remove the rubber button pad and really clean the rubber contact nubs under the buttons with denatured alcohol. Use a clean paper towel so you can see if any residue is removed. After fooling with just a light wipe of the nubs and not getting the fobs to work reliably, I tried this methind. Now all of my fobs work fine!
 
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