Jump to content


KEY FOB STOPPED WORKING


oliver's dad
 Share

Recommended Posts

Just back from a day out, went to lock the car with the fob and nothing happened.  None of the functions (lock, unlock, boot or headlamp) work on the fob or indeed my spare one, but I can still lock the car manually (which seems to also still activate the central locking too).

Would appreciate any help/ideas as to what the problem might be, and how to fix it...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

so it still works when manually done with the key, so that means you will hear the actuators work, plus the solenoids too.  so all the chrome handles  close  inside the car?  check when you press each button on key fob that they click !  as you may need new "tactile buttons" see previous posts on this issue as it will help you.  ps hope it just needs a new battery ?  but I had to put new buttons on mine, works like new now. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the replies Russ and David.  I thought it might be the fob's battery too, but the guy I get to service the car changed that late this afternoon to no effect.  He also said it might need syncing with the other (spare) fob too - though I was quite surprised when that one failed to work as well (unless the batteries also dead in it!). 

I can hear all the same sounds (actuators and solenoids I suppose) when the car is opened and closed using the key in the driver's door, but no noises from the fob key buttons at all when they are pressed.  Is that a big (and costly) job David?  Where did you get the parts?  (I did read somewhere else on here about disconnecting and reconnecting the car's battery in an attempt to reset the computer?).  It's really quite puzzling because there's been no previous indication that anything was about to go wrong, and for it all to just stop working is strange...

Graham

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I done a post on this in july where I used an old mobile phone buttons to replace my buttons on the key fob, please search the "x type forum" as this will help you,   if you still have no luck with the remote then it may need a Jaguar dealership to sort out.... which means it will cost you, good luck....dave

Link to comment
Share on other sites


You can buy the fobs and buttons from eBay (and elsewhere I presume) and have them programmed by a local independent if required, generally cheaper than a dealership. Or there are services on eBay that will reburb your old fob if worn and broken switches, I've done both for the Jag and one the Discoveries after I was quoted £150 for a spare. Getting a new key and fob for the S-Type, was about 1/2 that and the key refurb only c£20 I think. The batteries are cheap, so worth swapping these our 1st, it shouldn't need reprogramming if originally programmed for the car, unless something has gone wrong :wink1:

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • 2 years later...

Hi, my Jaguar X type 2.5 auto 2007, key fob stopped working.. i can start the car up manually but none of the buttons respond. I have changed the battery a few weeks ago, surely it can't be the battery so soon..pls advise anyone...rgds Adam

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

This just happened to me last week. I have since changed the fob battery but no change. Then I found out how to re-connect - or re-pair - the key to the car.

Open the car with the other key

With the door shut put the faulty key into the ignition

Turn the key from position 1 to position 2 and back 4 times - you should hear a beep, such as when the lights are left on

Take the key out of the ignition and press any button - you should hear the beep again

Then try the buttons. It took a few presses but then it was working perfectly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 9/23/2020 at 10:26 AM, The Proff said:

This just happened to me last week. I have since changed the fob battery but no change. Then I found out how to re-connect - or re-pair - the key to the car.

Open the car with the other key

With the door shut put the faulty key into the ignition

Turn the key from position 1 to position 2 and back 4 times - you should hear a beep, such as when the lights are left on

Take the key out of the ignition and press any button - you should hear the beep again

Then try the buttons. It took a few presses but then it was working perfectly.

You have no idea how much this helped. I haven’t read this anywhere else, most were saying you shouldn’t have to re-pair the fob. I got extremely lucky that this was just posted. I was messing with my fob for over an hour making sure the connection to the battery was right, and that nothing was disconnected on the board. Tried this, worked first try. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
  • 5 months later...
On 9/23/2020 at 5:26 PM, The Proff said:

This just happened to me last week. I have since changed the fob battery but no change. Then I found out how to re-connect - or re-pair - the key to the car.

Open the car with the other key

With the door shut put the faulty key into the ignition

Turn the key from position 1 to position 2 and back 4 times - you should hear a beep, such as when the lights are left on

Take the key out of the ignition and press any button - you should hear the beep again

Then try the buttons. It took a few presses but then it was working perfectly.

Hey, I get the first beep, but not the second one when I press a button on the key. Do you know what I need to do?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 months later...

  • 1 year later...

its the same with me ,re newed fob battery ,re newed circuit borad and ruber butens ,programed it as on web site ,not working ,starts on the key ,opens on the key ,contacted a key company in kent ,where i love and he said ,with the jag xtype you do it manual ,is there any one from kent ,that knows ,some one ,can do it and not over £100 

TTK

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just one thing to check if you have programmed and refurbished the fob correctly before you spend any more money.

There is a small metal flap that closes as you take the key out of the ignition barrel that sometimes doesn't close fully when the key is removed as it wears.This can stop the fob signal working so lubricate it and make sure it shuts fully when you remove the key as it is part of the security system. Had this problem last year and this solved it for me.

Good luck😄

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 7 months later...

Hi Davenports, I seem to be having this issue. key stopped working so changed the battery. Didn't work so have attempted to re-pair (now dozens of times). I go through the sequence, get the first bong, remove the key from the ignition, press the fob button, but no further bong. Looking at the ignition shutter/flap I can see it's worn. It's not sticky, it moves freely but it's worn and leaves a gap which I believe is why I can't pair the key. I even tried lubricating it further, but it's definitely not sticking, just worn and now doesn't seal the ignition shut when the key is removed.

How could I fix this? Can I replace the shutter? Or would it work to somehow truck it into believing it's closed by sticking a small screwdriver into where the shutter would slot in?

Does anyone know where the sensor is which tells the car that the shutter is closed? I'm completely stuck at this point. Such a nightmare every morning when carrying my kids, to have to unlock it manually, lean down to turn the key in the ignition to prevent the alarm from going off, then strap the kids in the back.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi Macca,

The flap on mine still leaves a slight gap even after lubricating so I'm wondering if your problem may be something different.Do you have a local indy locksmith who can check if the fault is the fob. If it is you can usually pick them up cheap on eBay and get them cut and programmed by a decent locksmith for a lot better price than a Jag dealer.

I got a spare supplied ,cut and programmed for £ 98 last year locally which I thought was decent.

Good luck😊

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share




  • Join The Club

    Join the Jaguar Owners Club and be part of the Community. It's FREE!

  • Topics

  • Our picks

    • Simply Jaguar show at Beaulieu - Sunday 23rd June 2024
      Jaguar Owners Club have a stand at this year's Simply Jaguar event at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Hampshire on Sunday 23rd June 2024

      Tickets are available online here: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-jaguar/
        • Like
      • 1 reply
    • JAGUAR’S LAST PETROL SPORTS CAR: F-TYPE ZP EDITION TAKES THE CHEQUERED FLAG
      Jaguar is commemorating the end of its internal combustion sports car lineage in 2024 with an exclusive limited-edition F-TYPE inspired by two iconic 1960s racing E-types

      Just 150 examples of the F-TYPE ZP Edition will be the last internal combustion-engined sports cars designed by Jaguar. These 575PS supercharged petrol V8 F-TYPEs feature specially curated interior and exterior details by the personalisation experts at SV Bespoke.
        • Like
    • UPDATE SHOW INFORMATION !

      Please find attached your club label – please can this be distributed amongst your club members prior to the event. Please ensure that they print this label and display it in their windscreen upon entry to the event, this ensures that all members wishing to park within your club area are directed to the correct parking location by our stewards. Please do not modify or add logos to the club label.

      We do ask that all individuals have purchased their tickets on an individual basis in advance via our website, to speed up the entry process on the day. This can be done on our website here until 2pm on the day when admission closes: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-jaguar.

      Note that we do have two entrances available, one is exhibitors gate at the bottom of the hill as you come in to Beaulieu, with the other being the normal Simply event entrance within the attraction. Either entrance is fine to use and both are open from 9.00am, with the exhibitors entrance closing around 11am.

      Jaguar Owners Club (1).pdf
    • Simply Jaguar - Beaulieu Motor Museum - 25th June 2023
      Jaguar Owners Club have a stand at this years Simply Jaguar event at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Hampshire on Sunday 26th June 2023

      Tickets are available online here: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-jaguar/


      TICKETS & PRICES
      Participant prices are only valid if arriving in a Jaguar and taking part in the rally. They are not valid for those arriving on foot.

      Participants can make the most of our EARLY BIRD discount by booking before 28th February 2023.

      Children under 5 require a ticket, this can be booked online free of charge.

      Participant and visitor tickets will include entrance to the rest of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey and its grounds and gardens.

      The best time for viewing the Simply rally is between 10am and 2pm.

       

       


      Adult


      Child




      Participants – Early Bird*


      £14.00


      £7.50




      Participants – Standard & On The Day


      £16.00


      £8.00




      Visitors


      Normal admission applies.


      Normal admission applies







      *Early bird tickets are available until 28th February 2023

      VEHICLE ENTRY
      Entry with your Jaguar is from 9am – 2pm. Please make sure you have your ticket printed or available on your phone, ready to be scanned on arrival.

      Please do not arrive early for our Simply rallies as no facilities will be open prior to 9:30am.

      Cars cannot leave and re-enter the grounds for the Simply rallies.

      ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

      CLUB STAND ATTENDEE LIST

      We do ask for a final update on numbers 2 weeks prior to the event following which we will send out club labels to you via email for you to then distribute out to club members. Club members then need to print and display these in their windscreen on arrival. This helps us then park you all in your club area together.

      1. Trevor (admin)
      2.  Paj
      3.  
       
      • 5 replies
    • F-TYPE marks 75 years of Jaguar sports cars and its final model year update
      The Jaguar F-TYPE is the definitive Jaguar sports car from a rich bloodline spanning 75 years and including some of the most iconic models ever built
        • Like

×
×
  • Create New...



Forums


News


Membership