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fix your Jaguar Xk8 XKR remote key fob. Or any car remote!
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- This video shows the basic process to get most car central locking remote controllers working again when you have started pressing it harder and harder and more and more times in an attempt to get it to work.
Its really easy.
Follow along with john to see how its done
Just come across this and got my XKR key fob working again, thank you 🎉
Glad I could help
Legend!!! Fixed bothed my remotes instantly as they didnt work at all. You are a hero good sir
You just helped me out big time. My car was at a repair shop for over 9 months, the shop let the battery die and somehow put the car into Valet mode. I couldn't get into the trunk in any fashion. I watched your video cleaned the contacts on the key fob and boom trunk opened. Thank you!!!
Hello John,
I had exactly this problem. The remote control was apparently defective and I always had the problem when opening my XK8 that the alarm went off if I was too slow... Thanks to this video, my remote control is now working perfectly again... Thank you very much for this very helpful video...
Rudolf, from Basel in Switzerland...
Okay, another one done, thanks for that. Not really a “secrets” thing this time, but some really good information to remind us to look to the simple solutions first. Look forward to your next episode.
Cheers John
Picked up stunning 1999 XKR convertible 3 owners 56k last weekend
Seller knew neither fob worked due to lack of use
Follows how to clean them quick visit to timpsons for new batteries and testing
Got home and after several attempts on the pairing procedure HEY PRESTO all sorted
Your videos are excellent
Many thanks JIMMER👍👍
Congrats on your new acquisition JIMMER
Hi john im Michael I have a Jaguar xk8 2000 that my father left me I am 16 btw he replaced the engine same engine tho so nothing different but the car had a lot of problems and ur videos have been super helpful through the process of fixing my jag today I just cleaned up the fob thanks to ur video also the power window video was extremely helpful as well I just want to thank you for making these videos you have been such a great help
You are a top bloke John. This just sorted my XJ keys, well chuffed!!!
Great fix John. It was certainly getting harder and harder to make it work and also had to be close to the car. Works like a dream now.
Thanks 👍
Nice job there John. If I may ad some info to your vid, since lot of chaps they will visit by your title looking for info. It’s the Key-Fob reprogramming.
Key-ring Transmitter Programming (Manual Procedure)
• Insert Ignition Key
• Hold Headlamp Stalk Switch active (headlamps ON)
• Turn Ignition Key to position 1 (Auxiliary)
• Flash Headlamp Switch: 3 times for 1997 MY vehicles or 4 times for 1998 MY vehicles
• Confirmation chirp will sound and LED will flash once to indicate “Learn Mode” has been entered
• Activate each Remote Transmitter by pressing any button on the transmitter once - a chirp will sound for each Remote Transmitter signal received (LED will flash); allow 15 seconds maximum between each press
• Switch ignition off - confirmation chirp will sound to indicate “Learn Mode” has been exited (system will auto- matically “time out” after 15 seconds)
Cheers.
Thank you very much Nicholas. Believe it or not, I actually filmed that procedure at the weekend for inclusion in 'secrets ep 5'. However I had no idea that there were different numbers of flashes required for different model years! So rest assured that reprogramming is going to be referenced as your secret and I will include your text.
Thanks again for your valued contribution
John👍
@@ToTheGarage That's nice John.
I have long history with Jags.
My granddad had a MKII unfortunately went for scrap after a horrible crash .
Dad had the XJ6 MK II and later I bought an amazing XJS only to sell it after 5 years...Unfortunately this wasn't the most reliable Jag, but was an amazing car to drive...
I bought the XK8 back in 2000 and it's an everlasting love since then...
As you said it's a keeper for life.
My next Jag will be to find and purchase a MKII but if possible in a good restoration status.
Unfortunately I have not much of a time to involve .
I have many information for the XK8 .
I'm very glad that someone is getting into trouble and sharing video .
Thanks again !!
Cheers.
Cheers John, key fob working beautiful on my '96 XK8.
Thanks John followed your video , my remote is now working thank you 👍
Glad to have been of some help Stephen.
And thanks for taking the time to comment.
Share the video with your friends and help us grow the Channel👍
Thank you very, very much! Bought a Jaguar XFR 3 days ago and both fobs did not work, even after installing new batteries. I cleaned the battery terminals but not the thorough clean you did. After following your tutorial, Hey Presto! Both worked.
Glad it helped
Great video, John!
Will surely attempt this before trying to find a (newish) second-hand one online!
I have never had a completely busted remote yet Bradley.😉
Hi John, I posted this comment on the wrong video DUH. Having had intermittent response from both of my remotes and taking your advice in this video - great by the way - the remotes only worked for a limited time. So determined to find the actual problem I decided to open a remote and physically short the pcb fingers under each button, ie I had to remove the rubber button pad, and using a small flat bladed screwdriver I gently shorted the fingers under the button pad one at a time and I could not fail either remote, so the problem was conductivity was lost under the rubber buttons, to overcome this I stuck some conductive tape on each button and the remotes work perfectly and at 15mts from the car which before I had to be right on top of the car. I am so pleased to resolve this frustrating problem I just thought you may want to share this. I have a 1997 XK8 convertible. Keep the videos coming they are great and I genuinely look forward to every one you produce. All the best David Nixon Black Bourton Oxfordshire.
Thank you very much David. This tip will no doubt help a lot of our friends. Any clues on the brand or source of your tape? And did it stick to the underside of the buttons easily? (as they are SUPPOSED😁 to be carbon impregnated)
@@ToTheGarage Hi again John, to be honest I removed the tape from a battery compartment on another device, so I don’t know, I would just google “conductive tape” I intend to try conductive paint over the next week or so as I can’t get my rear demist element to work although I have 12.5v on both side rails testing at various points up and down the entire rail on both sides to be sure the current is available the full length of both of the supply rails on the screen. I’ve looked at every horizontal rail and can’t see any breaks at all - so more testing me thinks - unless you have a suggestion? Thanks again John.
I forgot to mention John, the tape did not stick very well, I may have to use some sort of glue, cement or a drop of sealant if they move. So far I’ve had no problem, only time will tell I’m afraid. I just can’t get over the reliability and the range of the remote so far, I’m ecstatic after two years of frustration, and of course this should work for any similar remote with carbon buttons.
Cheers John, just opened my not so great working fob up to reveal a black sticky mess all over the board .. some contact cleaner and rubbing brought it back up gleaming and now the fob is working again like new!
thank you so much for that....did not try out the remote yet...however this is a detailed description .....hopefully, will be ok.
👍🤞
Thanks champ,that got my XK8 remote working 👍
thanks a lot John, much appreciated and the WD 40 worked!
You are welcome arbmeister1. Thanks for watching
John very good video
Gary Morris thanks mate
Thanks my dad just got an xk8 and I think this will come in useful
Cheers Sydney. Your dad is obviously a gent of fine taste.👍
To The Garage do you think its worth getting an adamesh exhaust since my dad is thinking of getting one in the future
@@steveandsuzy The Adamesh stage 2 system is great and the sound is awesome if a little loud under full load for some tastes (I love it). It's the best value for money system in my opinion and eliminates the restrictions in the factory over axle pipe. I have a couple of video's showing that system fitted to my previous Jag xk8 PJ. Check out this link
ruclips.net/video/UMtLl3qL0_0/видео.html
I will be installing a new exhaust on Purdey soon but have not yet decided if I will go for Adamesh again or Mina or Paramount.
Thanks for watching and stick with me to find out what I decide.
Other Mods are sitting on my bench to fit right now though.😉 so the exhaust will have to wait a little longer.
@@ToTheGarage 99.cge
I ❤️ you’re Jaguar Xk8
Cheers Top Speed Ryan!
Excellence worked for me in Tasmania
John, quick question....what can I do with the antenna on a 2004 XKR if it doesn’t retract fully. around a fifth sticks out.
Hi Andreas. If to retracts most of the way and then stops while making a whirring and a thud thud thud sound, then you are hearing the clutch slipping as its too much effort to retract it.
I Have had this issue.
Extend the antenna fully and check that it is not bent or kinked any where. If it is slightly bent then you can try to ease it back the other way but be carefull. If its kinked then its replacement im afraid. If its neither of these then its probably dirt or sand related. spray the antenna with a penatrating oil or WD40 and clean it thoroughly.
Then lower and raise the antenna a few times spraying it in both positions.
While it is mostly down, try to get a little movement in the sections that are still exposed by pulling them up a few millimetres and then down again. Finally, if this does not work, ask a friend to operate the radio button while you hold the top of the antenna and 'assist its retraction' by gently adding a little downward pressure to the top of the mast. Don't force it or bend it, you just want it to move a little further than it did previously. You may also be able to establish which segment is stuck or sticking and try to twist it gently while the motor is trying to raise or lower it.
Hope this helps. I may do a little vid to show others how I did this. Its pretty common.
On a 98 XJ8 jag after reprogramming 2 extra remote fobs - now sometimes when you hit the lock button the car makes a weird loud chirp sound and doesn't lock any doors - the sound is much louder and longer than the normal lock door chirp. it will do this every time you try and then as if by magic it will suddenly work as it should.
Have you ever experienced this - Any thoughts or suggestions ?
It thinks one of the closure pannels is still open (could be a door or more likely boot/bonnet.)
AS it fixes itself its probably a dicky microswitch that you can just clean up the contacts on. Check the one on the RH bonnet lock and the one on the boot latch
Hi John,
This is a re-visit for me. My book tells me I have to have the new batteries installed within 2 minutes, to avoid re-programming...any thoughts?
Harry Scott hi
I’m not aware of this being a real issue.
The memory is retained by a capacitor. And as long as you are not pressing the buttons I’m sure 30 minutes would not be a problem.
Quoting 2 minutes is probably just to stop people taking the batteries out and chucking the fob in a drawer until they go to the shops next. However I’m not the expert on electronics for sure.
Luckily re programming the fobs is easy.
To The Garage indeed John. Reading Nicholas' reply reminded me that I have actually re programmed a n X 308 fob some years ago.......old age does not come alone!
John, Thanks great video. I was wondering as getting a used fob for my 05’ XK8 seems to be $100. I noticed the Ford four button fobs look quite similar for only $8. Do you know if they would work on my XK8?? Thanks.
Never tried it Dan but its possible. AS long as they transmit on the same frequency then I guess the Ford link with Jaguar in the late 90's would nudge the odds in your favour. If you do try it, then please let us all know the results👍🤞. john@tothegarage.co.uk
@@ToTheGarage thanks John, I’ll give it a go for $10.:-)
@@ToTheGarage John it worked perfectly! Now I have two fobs for only $8 for the pair! Thanks so much.
High John carried out cleaning as suggested and changed batteries and fob still poor could it be carbon has worn away and if so can you fix this or is their another reason why the fob does not work by the way i have two fobs both suffering the same many thanks john
Hi John
Two options. Rub a soft pencil on the black carbon peg on the underside of the rubber buttons.
or make a very small circular cut out in some tin foil and super glue it to the tip of the black peg 👍
My mark 1 mini does not have a battery in the fob...is this normal do you think
Hi glyn holman
The Mark 1 mini’s windows door locks etc were all powered by ‘willpower’
Willpower is stored in your head and therefore saves space in the car. This is one of the reasons that the were able to keep the mark 1 so small.🤣👍
Can't get my key fob working... only came with one, and one key. so I bought two used ones from ebay... then one new one. I cleaned all with alcohol, new batteries... followed procedure to the best of my ability.... many times... still no luck! I also bought a few new blank keys... I finally found someone who could cut them for me. closest Jaguar dealer is 2 hours away.
Check that the Ariel for the Security module is
a) present
b) not damaged by rough installation of a Car battery
c) screwed in tightly
It can be seen in the boot with the battery cover off. Look straight down between the Battery and the Fuse box. Its right down low
Is the black stuff coming off the rubber not the carbon contact?
david leighton 👋 Hi
Yes some of it is.
It starts to part company with the ‘impregnated’ black peg moulded into the button.
You need to clean it off the circuit board as it will effectively short out the circuit when you don’t want it to.
In extreme cases the black peg becomes non conductive and ironically a quick fix is to rub the peg with a soft pencil lead to add some conductive material. It won’t last very long but can often help establish the true issue with the remote.
In these cases I recommend gluing a very small disc of tin foil to the peg.
Thanks for watching and for getting involved. 👍
Just watched your review of the XK8. Totally agree. Mine is an 99 convertible. Engine replaced in 05 for some reason. The only problems I've had has been abs and gearbox warnings. I now keep it on trickle charge and have even fitted a second battery on top of the original with a change over switch. No problems since but I feel this is a bodge!
I don't know if you noticed that the batteries tends to empty quickly. I discovered that, even after a proper cleaning, there still was some black material between the lines.
I suppose this is some of that carbon material, and that it does make a small contact between those lines, draining the batteries.
I have put the board of a powerful torch, and have been able to see this material in transparency, then I scrubed between the lines with a hard and pointy tool to remove it.
Anyway, the issue comes back rapidly. Maybe putting some metal adhesive on the rubber buttons to add more contact would be a good idea ?
Hi Orthopedux . You are right re the black material coming from the buttons. If the black conductive element in the button starts to break down, a solution is to very carefully superglue some aluminum foil circles onto them
Nice vid, unintentional ASMR.
A new skill I did not know I had😉
Can you use one cr2032 battery 🔋 instead ?
I don't see why not. Twice the thickness.👍
@@ToTheGarage There is a "Problem" here and the technically correct answer should be " *NO. You can not* ".
But in reality and coz physically it can fit, Then electronically, at worst, it won't harm (Though not politically correct and may induce element of instability into system, down the road), many have done it and no complain reported by most. However you should know to do it right, you MUST replace the 2 CR2016 with 2 of same size and not One CR2032.