Recoding Remote Alarm Transmitters FAQ
Recoding Remote Alarm Transmitters FAQ
Recoding Remote Alarm Transmitters - as posted by coventry west
We often get questions from customers on how to recode their remote alarm transmitters after replacing batteries. Below are the procedures for performing this recoding for 1990-1996 XJ6s. These procedures will only apply to Jaguar original equipment alarm systems, of course.
1990-92 XJ6 cars:
1. Record radio security code (if so equipped).
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal/cable.
3. Reconnect negative battery terminal/cable; "beeping" should be heard.
4. Press each transmitter so a total of 5 confirmations are heard.
5. Test operation. Enter radio code (if needed). Set clock.
1993-94 XJ6 cars:
1. Turn ignition key ON.
2. Turn security switch OFF (located in center console).
3. Turn ignition key OFF.
4. Turn security switch ON.
5. Cycle security system switch ON/OFF rapidly 4 times (within 5 seconds).
6. Press each transmitter so a total of 5 confirmations are heard.
1995-96 XJ6 cars:
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Open driver's door.
3. Turn ignition switch "ON" but do not start engine.
4. Rock valet switch (located in center console) 5 times; a single chirp and flash of the headlamps indicate the Security Locking Control Module has entered the "learning" mode.
5. Press the alarm/lock (larger) button of the first transmitter. This transmitter will be linked to position 1 of the seat/steering/mirror memory. A tone will confirm that the transmitter code was accepted. Note that the button must be pushed within 15 seconds or the module will exit the "learning" mode.
6. Rock valet switch once. Two short chirps will indicate the system is ready to accept a second transmitter. Press the arm/lock (larger) button of the second transmitter. Two tones will confirm the transmitter code was accepted.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for up to a total of 5 transmitters. The second transmitter programmed will be linked to position 2; the third to position 3, and so forth. The number of confirmation chirps mentioned in step 6 will indicate the transmitter count (i.e. 3 chirps for third transmitter). Note that you must cycle through steps 5 and 6 five times regardless of the number of transmitters; if you have less than 5 transmitters just repeat using the last transmitter until 5 cycles have been finished.
8. Turn ignition off and close door and trunk. Test for proper operation of the seat/steering/mirror memories.
1996-06 XK8/R cars:
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it..
2. Hold the turn signal switch stalk in the "flash to pass" postion and turn the ignition on with the key (while holding the turn signal switch in "flash to pass").
3. Then repeatedly flash the lights with the turn signal stalk until a confirmation chirp is heard (usually five or six flashes).
4. After hearing the chirp, depress the button on the remote transmitter being programmed. If the remote was accepted, there will be another confirmation chirp.
5. Turn off the ignition and test the remote.
programming issues
I cant get it to work and am totally frustrated. yes, have the right remote.. yes, follow instructions to the letter.. I can get the red light to blink on the console after flashing the lights several times but I never, ever get the chirps.
IS THERE ANOTHER POSSIBILITYOF AN ISSUE...like a module failure or am I missing something.
HELP
1997 XK8
IS THERE ANOTHER POSSIBILITYOF AN ISSUE...like a module failure or am I missing something.
HELP
1997 XK8
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You're getting as far as the system going into learning mode so it's unlikely to be the module at fault.
Do you know for certain the remote you have is functioning properly? As you get nothing when pressing the lock or unlock button, it's possibly not transmitting a signal.
Graham
Do you know for certain the remote you have is functioning properly? As you get nothing when pressing the lock or unlock button, it's possibly not transmitting a signal.
Graham
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Might also be worth editing the XK8/XKR instructions to say that the procedure has to be repeated 5 times.
ie: if you have 2 remotes, programme the 2nd remote 4 times, to make a total of 5 programming procedures, as you do with the other Jaguar models.
Also, all remotes should be reprogrammed whenever any remote is reprogrammed.
Just a suggestion for people who only read the instructions for the XK8/R.
plums told me that.
ie: if you have 2 remotes, programme the 2nd remote 4 times, to make a total of 5 programming procedures, as you do with the other Jaguar models.
Also, all remotes should be reprogrammed whenever any remote is reprogrammed.
Just a suggestion for people who only read the instructions for the XK8/R.
plums told me that.
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I have a 03 XK8 flood car & the principally the trunk got soaked. Headlamps & dash, light up. I needed to purchase(& did) the security & locking module, but the car didn't come with keyless remote. If I purchase a Jag remote will I be able to program it?
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Provided you obtain a remote of the correct frequency (US and Europe are different) and correct series number for your model year, you will be able to program it yourself.
However, it may not be that straightforward as the SLM (Security & Locking Control Module) is a programmable module and is not necessarily interchangeable from one vehicle to another without reprogramming. Module programming requires dealer level diagnostic equipment.
I'll be interested to see other members replies to this as I have no experience in replacing SLM's.
Did you check the VCATS (Vehicle Configuration & Test System) label on the luggage compartment floor for the identity of the SLM fitted to your vehicle and obtain one with the same identity number?
This VCATS label pic is from my last X308 but the XK8/XKR is the same type of label.
Graham
However, it may not be that straightforward as the SLM (Security & Locking Control Module) is a programmable module and is not necessarily interchangeable from one vehicle to another without reprogramming. Module programming requires dealer level diagnostic equipment.
I'll be interested to see other members replies to this as I have no experience in replacing SLM's.
Did you check the VCATS (Vehicle Configuration & Test System) label on the luggage compartment floor for the identity of the SLM fitted to your vehicle and obtain one with the same identity number?
This VCATS label pic is from my last X308 but the XK8/XKR is the same type of label.
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Our UK Jaguar Dealers charge by the hour at their normal labour rate for diagnostics/reprogramming and I haven't read any reports on the forum suggesting US Dealers do it differently.
Most members experience this when getting a new key and finding there's then one hour labour to be added for programming it!
You've nothing to lose by getting the right remote and trying to program it. if the replacement SLM is a match, you're a winner. if not, then it's off to the Dealer or an Indy with the same level diagnostic equipment.
Graham
Most members experience this when getting a new key and finding there's then one hour labour to be added for programming it!
You've nothing to lose by getting the right remote and trying to program it. if the replacement SLM is a match, you're a winner. if not, then it's off to the Dealer or an Indy with the same level diagnostic equipment.
Graham
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Thanks, I'd like to see some more threads also! It would be awesome if that worked & I didn't have to get it towed to have the programming done. It will probably be August before I can really start diving into things.
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Any idea's what this twin cable is for, one side sits in a metal secured holder. The cable is Orange, the other is Blue/white strip, they look quite thick, the flexible end has a white/clear 2 pin connector, the secure end is black. Left unconnected at this time.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Arty
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Remote seems OK but....
So my remote was starting to work only intermittently and then finally stopped altogether. New batt and cleaned contacts but no joy.
Thought it may have lost programming so did reprogram sequence. Got the chirp series so that means fob is working, but system still doesn't.
Nothing else has been changed lately.
Suggestions?
Thought it may have lost programming so did reprogram sequence. Got the chirp series so that means fob is working, but system still doesn't.
Nothing else has been changed lately.
Suggestions?
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So my remote was starting to work only intermittently and then finally stopped altogether. New batt and cleaned contacts but no joy.
Thought it may have lost programming so did reprogram sequence. Got the chirp series so that means fob is working, but system still doesn't.
Nothing else has been changed lately.
Suggestions?
Thought it may have lost programming so did reprogram sequence. Got the chirp series so that means fob is working, but system still doesn't.
Nothing else has been changed lately.
Suggestions?
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Might also be worth editing the XK8/XKR instructions to say that the procedure has to be repeated 5 times.
ie: if you have 2 remotes, programme the 2nd remote 4 times, to make a total of 5 programming procedures, as you do with the other Jaguar models.
Also, all remotes should be reprogrammed whenever any remote is reprogrammed.
Just a suggestion for people who only read the instructions for the XK8/R.
plums told me that.
ie: if you have 2 remotes, programme the 2nd remote 4 times, to make a total of 5 programming procedures, as you do with the other Jaguar models.
Also, all remotes should be reprogrammed whenever any remote is reprogrammed.
Just a suggestion for people who only read the instructions for the XK8/R.
plums told me that.
I added these instructions to the 1st post by JimC64 and together this is how it read to me:
"......
1996-06 XK8/R cars:
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it.
2. Hold the turn signal switch stalk in the "flash to pass" postion and turn the ignition on with the key (while holding the turn signal switch in "flash to pass").
3. Then repeatedly flash the lights with the turn signal stalk until a confirmation chirp is heard (usually five or six flashes).
4. After hearing the chirp, depress the button on the remote transmitter being programmed. If the remote was accepted, there will be another confirmation chirp.
5. Turn off the ignition and test the remote.
Might also be worth editing the XK8/XKR instructions to say that the procedure has to be repeated 5 times.
ie: if you have 2 remotes, programme the 2nd remote 4 times, to make a total of 5 programming procedures, as you do with the other Jaguar models.
Also, all remotes should be reprogrammed whenever any remote is reprogrammed.
......"
I got NOWHERE using this sequence in trying to program two remotes, (let's call them remote "A" and remote "B"), when programming remote "A" one time , then programming remote "B" four times, as suggested above.
out of desperation I tried doing both remotes together like this:
followed the first 3 steps unaltered:
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it.
2. Hold the turn signal switch stalk in the "flash to pass" postion and turn the ignition on with the key (while holding the turn signal switch in "flash to pass").
3. Then repeatedly flash the lights with the turn signal stalk until a confirmation chirp is heard (usually five or six flashes).
This is my STEP 4:
4. After hearing the chirp, depress the button on the remote transmitter "A" being programmed. If the remote was accepted, there will be another confirmation chirp. THEN immediately depress the button on the remote transmitter "B" being programmed. If the remote was accepted, there will be another confirmation chirp.
Repeated those steps 1-4 five times, and both remotes "A" and B" were now programmed.
Is my experience unique ? Or universal ?
Z
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