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Use only Duracell CR2032 and don’t buy off EBay or Amazon. Preferably from a reputable (big box) store like Home Depot, Lowe’s etc…

So right now, in order to start the car, you have to disconnect then reconnect the main battery?

Does the spare key work as it should? Does the car “see” the non-working fob when you dock it in slot to the lower left of the steering wheel?

Reset Window Procedure Hold the window button down till the window opens fully then continue holding for a further couple of seconds. Release button when you hear a faint 'click' Then close the window fully and once again hold until you hear the faint click. Do this on all electric windows.

Try to get one with at least two working key fobs. Spares can be expensive.

Try and find one with at least two key fobs as that will save you a few hundred from adding extra(s) up front.

Buy one of the "dummy" key fobs on EBay. The ones with no internals. Some come with a blank key that you can have someone laser cut for you. Or you can buy just the blade from China.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/302062172110?hash=item46544ef7ce:g:TCYAAOSwOdpXzMOp&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsCSiqC3gt5mExECBx4iS4Ih4NdQp4k7BX8mCvdqs%2FjXNjogvW5oCESqD1XgmdfYWyOG5%2BHmAWVQtylKkuiOnZ%2Bn%2F01IYzBTD%2FCXbUU4gpP1TwvFobfXW%2BkkbOE8xJbeA62UyS5KTwfvE5NKikvrLDSckBDIks7uiGfBEORd6R8zXKmPl6rjE1vFkPBmMN2p4xCLENdaqqajRDl03TyXxt2yzu5ccY3rZShqnJhBh0Ght|tkp%3ABk9SR_KZouezYQ

It happened to me a few times, Always right after putting a USB stick in the USB port. Always remedied by turning car off.

D you have a second fob? If so, is it within range of car and causing the message?

Model/engine etc.. ?

So, you can't access the boot due to the battery being dead? If so, try this.....

Incase anyone else happens across this and can’t access the battery, maybe you could post how you managed to open the trunk…if it wasn’t by simply using the laser cut key blade stored in the key fob. Thanks

You could try keeping the vents permanently open to see if that would be related to the problem. Climate Control/Vent Rotation and choose "Always Open". It is possible to set the air vents so that they remain permanently on view, even when the ignition is switched off. From the touch-screen Climate menu, select Settings. Select Vent rotation Always open.

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Also known as the Jaguar Smart Key Replacement Remote Key Fob 5Button For 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Jaguar XF

As JoeDotCom says...It's a nightmare. You can read through this thread as it offers some, but not very pretty, options. I'm not sure why the poster who used the angle grinder to access the pins didn't use a hole saw and install bonnet closure pins used on race cars. It certainly would've made for a cleaner finish

You could always go the route I did and purchase the OBDSTAR-H100 and try programming a (couple of) new key(s). That’s what I did after my only key fob was obliterated in a car accident. I now have two new working key fobs. Private message me if you want a link to a thread about it on another forum, as I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post link here. You can also search YouTube for info on reprogramming a new XF fob.

I believe TOPIX now charges a fee for that information. If you request a build sheet from………… [email protected]…… they should provide one. They did when I requested one eight months ago.

Do you have the metal (laser cut) key in your key fob? if so, this will open it manually in key slot above license plate.

I did last month and had no issues on my 2010XF.. I disconnected the battery to do it and had no issues, although II did read recently that there's no need to d/c the battery.

My pet peeve with the SAT NAV in my 2010MY XF is that it always defaults to DC (District Of Columbia), so I have to scroll to my home state every time I want to search for/set a destination.

Thanks Tomato. That's exactly what I'll do. I'm thinking it may just be the fob battery that's weak or not making contact because the car will recognise the fob and start if I dock the fob. Just nothing when it's used as a standalone.

I was in a car accident in my (non-jag) car and my 2011MY XF key fob was ejected from my set of keys in ignition and broke into many pieces. I just got back from the wreckers where I retrieved pretty much all the bit 'n' pieces and put it back together (minus the chrome strips on either side) with glue and rubber bands, a la Humpty Dumpty. All the buttons seem to "click" as they should. I replaced the battery as the fob sat for three days in pieces. The (-ve) tab is in the right spot/slot to make contact with battery. Car doesn't respond to any of the five buttons when I push them, so I had to use metal key to get into car. Of course, the alarm sounds right away (for 20secs or so) as the car can't see the fob...as per message on dash..."Smart Key Not Found". I haven't tried putting the fob in the slot below steering wheel to see if it recognises it that way. Guess I'm not sure if I'll be able to get it back out of slot. Anyway I guess my question is: Since the fob sat in pieces for days, is there something that has to be done to "remarry" the fob to vehicle? ...and if not, does anyone have any other suggestions before I look into getting TWO new key fobs made.? Thanks for any help that anyone can offer 🙂