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2003 Jaguar XK8 Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Mechanic.
Mileage: 78,000 miles.

Asked on March 2, 2013

Jaguar XK8 Battery Problem

I recently had the battery replaced on my jaguar (not at a jaguar garage) since then the remote control for the locking system has not worked. I have replaced the batteries in both keys and had a specialist lock mechanic attempt to fix it - he says the car is emitting the signal and the key is working properly - but the car and key are not talking to each other. I also had another mechanic look who says the locking system is fine - the keys are fine but he thinks the code has been lost when the battery was replaced and there is nothing actually wrong with the system itself. Any help please
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Replied on March 2, 2013

there is nothing wrong. it has to be re programmed for the key to talk to the module. thats why you need a battery saver when this operation is perofrmed.

Roy

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