We have a 2003 Jaguar xk8 convertible we purchased recently.


I went to start the car, the battery is dead.


How do I get the trunk open, the fob key and the inside trunk button will not open the trunk

 

Assuming that you've tried the key in the ignition.

If you look between the X and the K on the emblem on the rear RHS of your car, you will see there is a keyhole. Try the key in there to open the trunk.

This might not work as the lock mechanism gets stiff from lack of use. If it doesn't, then pop the hood and look for these terminals:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...64/#post368318

You can put a batter charger on there to power the car enough for the button/fob to work.

HTH,
Mike

 

Here you go!

 

I apologize for the delay in my follow-up to my post/trunk & key problem. I did not get the problem fixed until recently. But here goes:

Once I got the trunk open, it turned out my battery was not only dead and in need of a jump/charge, but it was forever DEAD, no good. I had to get a new one.

2) In response to GGG: the trunk release button you indicate ("JAG o UAR") was not working at all, perhaps because my battery was no good. But I had tried that.

3) I was going to attempt to file my valet key, but I wanted to make a copy of it first, just in case I went too far - I did research on local key makers who were able to duplicate this key. This took numerous phone calls and plenty of phone tag. As it turned out, they were no less expensive that just going to my local Jaguar dealer.

4) I did not attempt to purchase online a pre-cut Tibbe; nor did I intend to self program a new key.

5) Jaguar Dealer: They provided me with a "Mock" master key just so I could get into the trunk. It was not programmed but the cut allowed me access to the trunk. I was advised: absolutely DO NOT put this mock key into the ignition, as that might 'blow up' the inner circuitry/computer.

6) With access to my trunk, I removed the old battery and had a mechanic friend look at it, try to charge it overnight, he told me it was no good. I bought a new battery and installed it - car started right up.

7) I've taken the car to a friend of my father to do some cosmetic repairs (that is the friend's business) I'd been planning to do before this problem occurred. He still has the car with the valet key and is aware that that is my only key (I kept the mock trunk key at home).

8) Once I get the car back, I will take it to Jaguar to have them program the new key (I purchased it already for $136 plus tax, and they will charge 1 hour of labor to program it, which is $180).

9) I will keep the Mock trunk key (I put tape on it to identify it, since it looks just like the black key) in my safe and otherwise have a single master and a single valet.

Nick

 

I meant to post my previous post in a different thread, I have no idea how it ended up in this one.