My 2000 XK8 remote FOB does not work. I accidently pushed the Valet Mode button and now the Trunk Release switch and the Gas Door switch located on the lefthand under dash panel to the left of the steering column do not work. I can open the trunk with the black handled key and can manually open the Gas Door from inside the trunk. However, my Owners manual does not say how to get rid of the Valet Mode so I can open the Trunk and Gas Door from the two buttons on the under dash panel. Is there a fuse I can pull and reinsert that will clear the Valet Mode, or do I need to disconnect the battery to reset it?

 

I believe the dash switches are faulty. Mine doesn't even work on my 05. I would try to get to the wires on the switch and short them out one time. That should work being as that is what the switch does

 

I believe that unlocking the driver door will reset the valet mode.

 

Thanks test point. I'm gonna try that.
Regards

 

You need to use your remote (FOB) to unlock the car then it will turn off. Had the same problem, but my battery had died in my key fob. Good luck.

 

Unlocking the driver's door with the black headed key has reset the Valet Mode. Thanks so much for your responses - don't know why this info was not in the Owners Manual, but it is not. You guys are great! Thanks again.
Next project is to replace the key fob battery and reprogram the remote...There are lots of threads here on doing this...again, thank you.

 

Key fob or key unlock resets valet mode. I just bought two new key fobs off of eBay and got many many different ways to program them. First the eBay seller stated that it must be programmed by the Jaguar Dealer or high tech locksmith. Made appointment at Jaguar Dealer to program them for $135.00. Searched this forum and got several different ways to program them. Here is what I learned today. If the FCC # is the same as the original, then you can program them, NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE STATES. The eBay seller stated that I got the wrong key fobs and told me to send them back and he would send me the right ones and charge me more.

My FCC ID CWTWB1U322. My original key fob part # LJE2610-AB, but the eBay seller sold me key fob part # XR83-15K601-AA. The FCC ID # is the Manufacturer part # and the key fob # is the ignition system part type. On this forum I found a programing procedure that worked for my original key fob LJE2610-AB, but it would not work for my new key fobs part # XR83-15K601-AA. I finally found a UK website that had a slightly different programming procedure and IT WORKED. BOTH KEY FOBS WORK GREAT AND AT A GREAT DISTANCE.

No one with a 1997-2006 Jaguar XK8 should have to pay for programming their remote key fob. Here is the UK procedure.


Jaguar XK8 remote programming

Key in ignition without turning to any position.

Hold turn signal in the flash to pass position, pulled towards you.

Turn key one position (aux) while holding the turn signal handle towards you.

Flash the turn signal handle towards you 4 or 5 times and you should hear a confirmation "chirp" from the security sounder. Also the security light next to the park shift lever will flash on.

After the chirp press all the buttons one at a time on the remote you wish to program listening for the chirp after each press, or a different sounding error tone meaning the programming didn't work.

 

I just pressed my valet mode by accident, and now I can not get in my truck. My remote has new batteries but it does not work. How can I turn off the valet mode without my remote? 1998 jaguar XK8

Thank you for anything, Kevin

 

Welcome to the forum radiodjkev,

The answer is in post #6 on this thread:

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST section and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see.

In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice on posting to the forum.

Graham

 

I have tried unlocking the drivers doors with black headed key, I guess my ignition key is that one, it has a black plastic body with a jaguar emblem on it...my remote does not work. what options do I have without spending money?
Thank you for the welcome!

 

The black headed key is a Master which will open the driver's door and the Luggage compartment.

as for the fob, without spending any money...........not much more than put up with it.

If the fob used to work but has stopped working, the contacts may need cleaning or the batteries replacing.

If it's never worked since you got the vehicle, the lowest cost option is to source a matching replacement on eBay or similar. Check the numbers on the back of the case for the series and make sure you get one with the same series numbers.

As detailed earlier in this thread, you can program fobs yourself but keys are a dealer program job.

Graham

 

I had lost my spare black key and decided it's best to have one on hand -- there's no independent locksmith that's able to make a new one in an emergency because it's chipped and must be done by a Jaguar dealer.

Long and short of it: I was charged $262. by my local Jaguar dealer!

How absolutely outrageous!!!

Sam

 

I don't have a Valet key and went ahead and disconncted the wires from behind the switch so that someone else wouldn't get into trouble with it.

 

Thanks everyone, Problem solved. I cleaned the contacts on my remote,
after unlocking the car with remote, or opening truck with remote valet mode went off.

Now for the next problem. My Transmission appears to be stuck in 5th gear...
My trans does not down shift. Once I get moving it works great in 5th gear
and on the freeway perfect. I have no idea on this one, it just started that way one morning about a week ago. I have a Trans fault light on the dash,
reverse works fine, and if I try to manually put car in lower gear it still stays in 5th (or top gear).

 

Hi kev,
Just look at the top of the XK8/XKR page and you will see a new thread button. Just click and away you go.

 

Hello, this will be My first contribution to this magnificent FORUM, hope it help.


To disconnect the Valet Mode, just use the black key to open the trunk through the xk8 sign at the back of the car. That will work, just happen to Me right now.

 

Welcome to the forum. When you have time, please visit the new member area and introduce yourself:

New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

 

i cannot turn my black key in the lock far enough to unlock, so i have to use the button inside the car every time

 

Hi Dodger,
Try a bit of WD40 and then working the lock with the key. If that doesn't work then your only other option is to strip it down. It could be the linkage inside needs adjusting.

Hope this helps,

 

it wants to turn but i dont want to force it