hello,

Update on previous post: ids says: communications failure with the security locking module, i cant lock unlock on the fob, only with the key. is there a fuse or relais for this sec. locking module?

thanks guys!

 

Martyn - read up on the term "hard reset" - this sets the car back to factory settings by disconnecting the battery. This is the first thing you should do...
Next I'd suggest seeing if the rear brake lights function correctly - they run through and are controlled by the security locking module and a sure sign if the module is dead.
Also when posting make sure you include the model and year so wiring diagrams can be consulted, there's differences in years.

 

Thanks! Performed a hard reset but it didnt help, my braken light left and right are good, any other tips?

 

PROBLEM SOLVED! Saw a raw wire on the control unit, repaired it and solved! Thanks!

 

Which control unit? Where is it located?

I just replaced my fob battery and none of the buttons work. I followed the procedure to reprogram

 

My X358 keyfob suddenly not working.. replaced the battery didn't help, try to repair it by inserting the key while holding up high beam and then press high beam five times, then press any button five times no response. What are possible causes? Thanks.

 

Second question, anybody has experience to make a second keyfob based on a non-genuine spare bought from e-bay? I have only one key and thinking about creating a spare. Thanks.

 

My tip, buy a new X type key fob on the bay of ee, 433MHz for Europe, something else for USA/Canada. Split them as if going to change the battery (YouTube vids), attach the old 'key' front to your new 'buttons' back part and pair as per this video: . WD40 your ignition lock to free up the metal flap that sometimes sticks where you put the key in (do this!! As may not pair otherwise!!!), do as seen in the video reasonably quickly (not slowly). Replacement key fob is indistinguishable from original, works perfectly. Cost approx 16 euros and easy to do.

 

why dont you try to ask your own X350/X358 group but instead of asking us at the X308 group? we have very different cars here.

 

Sorry Vince! I must have been very sleepy yesterday. If any mods know how to move my post to the X types forum, please do that. I've been enthusiastically broadcasting my cheap solution everywhere that googles for 'Jaguar X type remote key fob not working', didn't see this was an X305 thread. Anyway, if buying a new key and putting a new 'remotes' half onto the old 'key' half and then pairing to the car works for anyone here, I'm happy.