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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 12:14 PM
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Default Remote fob not working. Japanese XJR.

Hi all,

I have a ‘99 XJR that’s a Japanese import. I’m from the UK.

All my remote fobs (including the one that came with the car, but I’m not sure if that’s a replacement or a genuine Japanese spec) aren’t connecting to the car, even though the car has no issue being in the programming mode.

I am aware there could be a difference in the frequency transmitted.

Is there a workaround for this?

If it helps, the car does not automatically lock when driving off, so perhaps there could be a different, underlying fault.

 

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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 12:39 PM
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The drive away locking feature can actually be turned off or on with a proper scanner. Do all the doors lock/unlock with the key?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Addicted2boost
The drive away locking feature can actually be turned off or on with a proper scanner. Do all the doors lock/unlock with the key?
yes, all doors locks function fine with the key.
 
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Do you know what the fob button battery voltage is?
 
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The correct remote for a 1999 model should be LJA2610BB, 433 MHz (frequency written at the back). It looks like this:


A somewhat similar looking remote is LJE2610BB (or BC), also 433 MHz, but this will not work on 1999 year models. This remote is for later models, VIN-s F20645 to F59525, and it looks like this:



There were also 315 MHz remotes, LJA2610AA and LJA2610CA, which were used on some models. I do not know exactly which, but it seems these were for the early European spec models and possibly even on later years models in some countries. These should have XR83-15K601-AA written on the back.
 

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Old Dec 17, 2023 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by M. Stojanovic
The correct remote for a 1999 model should be LJA2610BB, 433 MHz (frequency written at the back). It looks like this:


A somewhat similar looking remote is LJE2610BB (or BC), also 433 MHz, but this will not work on 1999 year models. This remote is for later models, VIN-s F20645 to F59525, and it looks like this:



There were also 315 MHz remotes, LJA2610AA and LJA2610CA, which were used on some models. I do not know exactly which, but it seems these were for the early European spec models and possibly even on later years models in some countries. These should have XR83-15K601-AA written on the back.
Thanks for the detailed response.

Yes, one of my remotes is LJE2610BB, however two other remotes are LJA2610BA, which also do not work.

 
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 10:41 AM
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The correct fob can be bought here: autoschluesselshop.de for about EUR 300,--

Programming is funny, you have to do it 5 times and see red light on console left of shift lever.


Takeo.
 

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