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Stephen G

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  • First Name
    Stephen
  • Jaguar Model
    XK8
  • Year of Jaguar
    2002
  • UK/Ireland Location
    Gloucestershire

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  1. I have a 2002 XK8 Convertible. just wanted to post a success story rather than an issue. My car had a rotten passive sounder. Which I removed and coped with locking via the key and having to get the key in the ignition when it was unlocked. Recently tried putting the sounder back in. Checked the relevant fuse which had blown. Tried reprogramming the fobs, car would go into learning mode but wouldn’t respond to fobs. Checked the security module antenna which had been caught by the battery in the boot but was still ok. Still no joy with the fobs. Undid the bolts holding the boot fuse box so I could get at the security module. I removed the module and with a couple of screw drivers managed to remove the cover without breaking anything. no obvious damage. To the antennae pcb or the main one. Good friend of mine suggested cleaning the board with some contact cleaner which I did with some cotton buds. It wasn’t very dirty but boards can get oxidation on them which stops them working. I put everything back together, back in to learning mode and the vehicle suddenly started responding to the fobs, and the central locking was restored. Definitely worth trying this if all else has failed. It’s not as big a job as it sounds, just be careful when handling the circuit boards and don’t give up on the sounder even if the contained circuit board looks completely corroded from the rechargeable batteries leaking.
  2. Looking for advice from anybody that has changed the standard oval exhaust trims on a XK8 to a round one, or changed the whole back box for something different. I want to get a more sporty exhaust note from the car without going as far as having something which is shouting all the time! Thanks
  3. I have a 2002 XK8. convertible. The vehicle is currently not responding to any of the three key fobs that I have for it and all of which have previously worked. I have tried the re-programming procedure. The vehicle goes into learn mode but there are no additional flashes from the LED near the gear selector or noises when the key fob buttons are pressed. I have checked fuse 10 in the boot which is intact. Not sure if it is related but the alarm sounder (with batteries) has been removed because it was corroded and so far I have not found a replacement. The car central locking system works with the key, but I have to get the key in the ignition quickly or else the alarm (horn) sounds. Does anybody else have any advice on these issues
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