The key FOB for the my recently purchased 2008 XKR does not work after replacing the battery. I do not seem to find instructions on how to program it. Has any one done that? Hope I do not have to go the dealer and pay $$$. Thanks

 

Replacing the battery requires no reprogramming.
Make sure you put the battery in the right direction.
Try another battery, maybe you got a dud.
Also make sure the contacts in the remote actually touch the battery.

 

If the SmartKey fob worked when you bought the car, the problem is probably with the new CR2032 battery or with the way it was installed. No programming is needed after a new battery is properly installed in the SmartKey. Beware of used SmartKeys; they usually can't be reprogrammed for a different car.

See:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...orking-155914/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...cement-117974/

 

Its the original Key FOB that was heavily used by prior owner and it worked till yesterday. This morning I opened just to clean the edges that was really dirty. I am inserting the battery correct and clicking in the contacts. I will get a new battery and try. Glad no programming required. Thanks

 

I just purchased a 2007 xkr and it came with only one fob- what's the best place to get another one?

 

You can find them on either Ebay or Amazon. Be aware that you will probably have to go to a Jaguar dealer to get it programed. There are several threads on the forum dealing with keyfobs. Suggest you go to the search box in the upper right corner and type in keyfob and/or programming keyfobs.

 

If you buy a used smartkey, be sure to GET IT IN WRITING that the key has been cleared and is guaranteed to be reprogrammable, and is refundable in full. Pay ONLY by credit card, so you can dispute the charge if need be based on the written guarantee by the seller.

Note that the conventional emergency key blank is available separately on eBay: Smart Key Blank Insert for JAGUAR X S-Type XF XK XKR Remote Key Case Shell Fob | eBay That key is cut on both sides, and usually requires a laser cutter to do so. Cost for a qualified locksmith to laser cut the blank is typically around $30, as the laser cutting machine is expensive and they want to recover their cost.

 

+1 on the key being cleared, it needs to be deleted from the previous vehicle it was programmed to, and you will need to go to the dealer for programming, unless you find an independent that has SDD.

 

My dealer here wont accept any non-by-them-ordered keys.. so I'll have to put in the cash for my spare ..

also.. the previous owner probably wanted her make-up or something in the glove compartment... as the books had to make room for it.. so no spare key, no booklets.. I tried searching for new booklets, but those are outrageously expensive (over $500!)

 

Have you tried buying direct from Jaguar? They have an online site for replacement paper owners manuals here:

https://www.jaguarlandroverliterature.com

You can get an English (or Arabic) set for around $109 or just the owners manual for $55.

 

As many have mentioned, no re-programming. I have found differences, if ever so slight, between battery mfgs that cause one to think the battery is a "dud" or the FOB is dead. I had this issue within the past couple of weeks when I received a low key fob battery warning.. I tested a new battery and it was beyond the 3Vs, but would "not" power the FOB. I switched between FOBS (have two) and it didn't work. I was thinking it was the FOB. Tried again, and it worked? Now, they both are fine, so, I'm not sure what the heck is going on....

 

When I bought my Jag the seller gave me only one key, no info about another. Well, then I noticed that there is a place for a key in the middle compartment behind the cup holders...and there it was!
Sometimes my XK says "key not found" but putting it into that hole makes XK find it. Does this mean weak battery?

 

Yes

 

I've encountered a similar situation, but noticed that it was winter time, and the key was cold. Pulled it apart to check the battery, showing right at 3v, warmed the battery up in my hand, reassembled and started working. I haven't encounted that when its been warm. Electronics can be a myth sometimes.

 

Electronics can be a myth sometimes, but usually to the uneducated (me included) they tend to be a mystery.

 

I am the original poster of this thread. Here is what I found out. Called the local Jag dealer service department. When you replace the battery, you need to do it pretty fast within 30 seconds to retain the programming for remote operation. If not done in time, it loses the program and will only operate when inserted into the key slot in middle compartment. I took a little longer to insert the new battery, as I was cleaning the dirty case of the FOB. Now I may have to go the dealer for programming who said $ 165 or to a local Jag Sports Car Shop $ 150. New key plus programming was quoted as $ 480. Just a rip off I think. But then we own Jags!

The key still works when inserted into slot and I have the other key that works fine.

 

I'm not sure about that thirty second thing. I have changed several batteries over the years and I have never rushed the replacement; furthermore I have never had a problem. But, on the other hand I have not timed how long it took me to remove the old and insert the new battery.

 

So, would you say that a Smartkey that works intermittently is hit or myth?


Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

I had the battery out of mine for probably 45 minutes once. I took it apart to see what it was like inside and dropped the battery. Sort of forgot about it and left it open on the counter for a bit and finally picked it up and reinstalled it. It worked perfectly fine and still does over a year later.

 

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