Remote will only open the trunk-not door locks?

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Mar 31, 2010 | 11:25 PM

eaglexkr

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Remote will only open the trunk-not door locks?

I normally don't use the remote to lock and unlock the car over the winter,I went to the store and tried to use the remote to lock the car,nothing.I tried the trunk and it opened,went and tried to lock or unlock from the remote-nothing.Any ideas on what to try ?The remote still works on the trunk,why?would a weak battery in the remote cause this?

Mar 31, 2010 | 11:37 PM

turbo68

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Have you tried cleaning the remote contacts? Open your remote up carefully and see if you have dirt or grime on those contacts that open the door. Being that normal use the DOOR unlock and lock is used the most it would seem these might be getting dirty faster than the trunk. Use rubbing alcohol and gently clean those contacts and use soap to wash the rubber button piece and front plate. MAKE SURE you dry everything before you put it back together and it should help you out.

Apr 1, 2010 | 05:45 AM

Brian2000XKR

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That's probably very good advice, but I would try a fresh battery in the remote also. You have nothing to lose.
Good luck,
Brian

Apr 1, 2010 | 07:15 AM

eaglexkr

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Turbo68,thanks for your advice,I cleaned the contacts and now everything works.Since I had it open I took down the battery number and will pick one up today and replace it for good measure,thanks Brian for reminding me that it was a good time to do it as long as I had the remote apart.I am a happy camper,thanks again guys.

Apr 1, 2010 | 08:08 AM

Brian2000XKR

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Good for you! It's always nice to find an easy "Fix".
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Apr 2, 2010 | 01:04 PM

eaglexkr

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Remotes

Looks like the guys with the XJ8 and XJR can have the samve problems,see link.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=35350

Jun 19, 2010 | 12:47 AM

kurtdaniel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo68

Have you tried cleaning the remote contacts? Open your remote up carefully and see if you have dirt or grime on those contacts that open the door. Also check for some dirt on the Control Arm. Being that normal use the DOOR unlock and lock is used the most it would seem these might be getting dirty faster than the trunk. Use rubbing alcohol and gently clean those contacts and use soap to wash the rubber button piece and front plate. MAKE SURE you dry everything before you put it back together and it should help you out.

it happened to me too,,and i made the same solution..i checked the remote up carefully and see if it has dirt or grime..i also check the for defects..

Last edited by kurtdaniel; Jun 22, 2010 at 12:05 AM.