I just wanted to let everyone know that the inexpensive Ford Keyfobs work on our cars. I typed the fcc number on eBay was looking for a replacement and the Ford set came up super cheap so I tried them and they work.

Thanks Freddie. Make sure you post this info in the "Non-OEM Interchangeable Parts" thread.

XK8's have different remotes after 2000/2001. So these work on a '99 XK8?

How do I find the FCC number ? I have a 1999 XK8 manufactured in late 1999, but do not have an existing fob

The ID is embossed on the back of the fob case. My '02 fob ID is CWTWB1U322.

The eBay search turns up lots of FordMoCo compatible devices. For $8.88 a pair shipped it might be worth a try . . . but I have two.

You won't get a growler on these.

Related question:
I hate the way the dangling alarm remote jams between my knee and the dashboard of my 2000 XK8. I always need to make sure to push it out of the way, otherwise it impairs my braking.

Did anyone find a key with a built-in remote in the head of the key, that would fit the early XK8 series?

TIA, Robert.

The Early remote FCC number is K8597T315.

I think the early cars are out of luick.

rdwalker
There was a thread not long ago that described modifying the old key using a later model flooding key fob, and introducing the old key into the later fob. It required the removal of the transponder from the old key, thereby destroying it, but if done properly you end up with a folding key fob.
Here you go...
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ictures-93167/
Regards,

Haha yes. I've been using my old 2001 ford escapes key fob on the xjr. You try lincoln if you wanna get fancy.

I thought they would after scrutinizing my mother-in-law's Grand Marquis fob,and you may be able to swap the guts into the Jag fob to keep the growler. Haven't tried it yet though.

The rubber buttons will fit the Jag fob, I bought one of these as my buttons were wearing thin.

Thanks for the find! Robert

If your current remote is a FCC CWTWB1U322, the Key mod will work.


If your current remote is a FCC K8597T315, the Key mod won't work.

Just order a set for my '99 XK8 for $ 8.88 ebay with free shipping. Thanks again Rich

Those should not work on a 1999.


Let us know if they do.

That K number is on my remote, will the Ford fob work on a 2000XK8?

From all I've seen/read it shouldn't work.

Yes, my fob has the 7t315 code. I thought someone here said they would?? Oh well, $ 8.88 out the window... Thanks for the info. Rich

After some sleuthing, here is the likely SLM cutover VIN. The later SLM goes for about $150 USD on eBay. The earlier ones are about half that.
So if you have an earlier SLM, you could spend $150 on an SLM so you can use a pair of $8 Fobs.

EARLY KEY FOB
SLM LNC2600HE 812317-F20644
SLM LNC2600HF 812317-F20644

CHEAP FORD KEY FOBS CWTWB1U311
SLM LNG2600HB F20645-F59525

Source: https://partsfan.com/jaguar/ww

^ Sorry! Thought I was in the X308 forum. Those are X308 VINs. I will re-post the info there.