Does anybody know if they make a "switchblade style" key/alarm fob for the 2001 XK8 ???

 

I couldn't find one...

 

Is this the type you're looking for:

US & Canada 315 mhz Fob.pdf

Don't know why this UK supplier would stock 315 mhz fobs which don't work in Europe.

Graham

 

Brutal (a jag tech and member) offered those keys before, but I didn't buy one. There is at least one other thread about that subject, try an advanced search.

 

Thanks, but that is not the type I was looking for. GGG, that is like my 08 model that plugs into the center console. I am looking for one that the door key folds inside of the remote like a pocket knife. I saw them for other models and was wondering if that type could be programed to work with my 2001 XK8.

 

They do not work without modification. If you want to do the mod, it is documented here: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...thkey=CPWimOoE

 

Neat solution applicable to either US or European transponder frequencies.

The article assumes using a new Tibbe blank which then has to be cut by a locksmith and programmed to the vehicle by the Jaguar dealer. Many of us have discovered this is a very expensive process.

Fob programming is a DIY procedure and it looks as if an existing matched key could be converted by using its transponder chip and already cut blade?

If so, this makes a donor S-Type / X-Type four button flip key fob the only cost overhead on this conversion.

Graham

 

You use X Type fobs, a few XKEC members have done it

 

WhiteXKR, any chance you would consider offering the switchblade key upgrade to your business? Send a key to you, comes back 'transplanted?

 

I will not rule anything out down the road.....but for now my plate is very full.

 

Great idea, I'd jump on that as well.

Mark

 

You guys got me, I've been wanting to do this for a while. Just bought-it-now an xtype key for $14 shipped on ebay and I'll see if I can transplant my spare into it. Seems like it should be straightforward enough with a dremel (knock on dash).

 

Keep us posted.
Just out of interest, is there a difference between X & S Type fobs?

 

Very cool project, but I actually prefer my stock set to the switchblade. I do think our keyless entry fob is too boxy for such a curvy car. I've always wondered if the fob from a DB7 could be made to work. I haven't seen one for sale cheap enough to look into it further though.

 

So ... you're going to post a few pictures then?

 

and I do have 7 flip remote new OEM remotes Ill sell for $50 each to members here. These are Jaguar remotes, not aftermarket crappy ones. Yeah the same ones the dealer sells for a couple hundred

 

Brutal I will buy 1 from you. I only have 1 remote and key so I really need a new set. POMOSV how did they come out after your "dremeling", I would love to send you mine when I get it.

 

You should be able to buy the key blanks on ebay LIKE THIS ONE for hardly any $, what you will need to get done is the transponder sorted.....

Just as a trick I do know some people have cut the key grip off and taped it near the "exciter" and not bothered getting the keys programmed, you can do the fobs yourself using the usual technique

 

I JUST bought it yesterday on ebay, so other than a tracking number on the fob there are no updates yet

But after the transmission flush this will be my next project, and I'll definitely post up pics and an update. WhiteXKR, that link for the jag magazine article will help alot, thanks! Sounds like it could be a pretty straightforward physical swap, I'm hoping I can fit the longer transponder from my spare key in place of the shorter transponder in the X type FOB with a little dremel persuasion, thus no programming would be needed.

 

I did the key mod months ago,i still have the magazine article with all the details.

PM me if anyone wants it,I will email them it once i have scanned it