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ok think this will be the last of the probs for a while, just got the car and knew the fob didnt work, poss battery ...dont know as not even sure how the fob comes open to get to it.. it wont operate the locks or what ever, also have tried to lock the door with key...it does but not lock the pass door! then the key wont open drivers door again we have to go in thru the pass door which sets the alarm of... and then open the drivers door. alarm stops when key is in the ignition.. sense the system is prob faulty or needs re program. any views very very welcome again thanks all
Sounds like the transmitter fob has lost it's programme.
Put new batteries in (all of) them and do this:
Hold headlight flasher back
Turn ignition key to position 1
Flash headlights 4 times - alarm wil enter programming mode - beeps and security LED on J gate will flash
Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button once
The alarm will beep to show it's reading the tramsmitter
The alarm must beep five times to complete the programming. If you have one transmitter then press the lock or unlock button five times, if you have two then press the button one three times and the other twice, if you have three.. oh, go on work it out.
If only some functions on the transmitter work then you may have a build up of dirt on some of the contacts. Try a shot of swich cleaner round the button followed by a blast of air and some robust button pushing to see if you can get it to work.
HTH
Put new batteries in (all of) them and do this:
Hold headlight flasher back
Turn ignition key to position 1
Flash headlights 4 times - alarm wil enter programming mode - beeps and security LED on J gate will flash
Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button once
The alarm will beep to show it's reading the tramsmitter
The alarm must beep five times to complete the programming. If you have one transmitter then press the lock or unlock button five times, if you have two then press the button one three times and the other twice, if you have three.. oh, go on work it out.
If only some functions on the transmitter work then you may have a build up of dirt on some of the contacts. Try a shot of swich cleaner round the button followed by a blast of air and some robust button pushing to see if you can get it to work.
HTH
Jaguar steve said:
Sounds like the transmitter fob has lost it's programme.
Put new batteries in (all of) them and do this:
Hold headlight flasher back
Turn ignition key to position 1
Flash headlights 4 times - alarm wil enter programming mode - beeps and security LED on J gate will flash
Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button once
The alarm will beep to show it's reading the tramsmitter
The alarm must beep five times to complete the programming. If you have one transmitter then press the lock or unlock button five times, if you have two then press the button one three times and the other twice, if you have three.. oh, go on work it out.
If only some functions on the transmitter work then you may have a build up of dirt on some of the contacts. Try a shot of swich cleaner round the button followed by a blast of air and some robust button pushing to see if you can get it to work.
HTH
assume you happened to stumble across this method !!! while playing with your headlights NOT !!! will give this a try many thanks one other thing have noticed that the automatic lock when in drive doesnt work either assume must be linked will get some battery and try your system you obviously have some jag inside info thanks steve will let you know what happens... also want to bleed out the old oil for the hood and renew any easy way for this will pick your brains while I can cheersPut new batteries in (all of) them and do this:
Hold headlight flasher back
Turn ignition key to position 1
Flash headlights 4 times - alarm wil enter programming mode - beeps and security LED on J gate will flash
Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button once
The alarm will beep to show it's reading the tramsmitter
The alarm must beep five times to complete the programming. If you have one transmitter then press the lock or unlock button five times, if you have two then press the button one three times and the other twice, if you have three.. oh, go on work it out.
If only some functions on the transmitter work then you may have a build up of dirt on some of the contacts. Try a shot of swich cleaner round the button followed by a blast of air and some robust button pushing to see if you can get it to work.
HTH
400+bhp said:
Jaguar steve said:
Sounds like the transmitter fob has lost it's programme.
Put new batteries in (all of) them and do this:
Hold headlight flasher back
Turn ignition key to position 1
Flash headlights 4 times - alarm wil enter programming mode - beeps and security LED on J gate will flash
Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button once
The alarm will beep to show it's reading the tramsmitter
The alarm must beep five times to complete the programming. If you have one transmitter then press the lock or unlock button five times, if you have two then press the button one three times and the other twice, if you have three.. oh, go on work it out.
If only some functions on the transmitter work then you may have a build up of dirt on some of the contacts. Try a shot of swich cleaner round the button followed by a blast of air and some robust button pushing to see if you can get it to work.
HTH
assume you happened to stumble across this method !!! while playing with your headlights NOT !!! will give this a try many thanks one other thing have noticed that the automatic lock when in drive doesnt work either assume must be linked will get some battery and try your system you obviously have some jag inside info thanks steve will let you know what happens... also want to bleed out the old oil for the hood and renew any easy way for this will pick your brains while I can cheersPut new batteries in (all of) them and do this:
Hold headlight flasher back
Turn ignition key to position 1
Flash headlights 4 times - alarm wil enter programming mode - beeps and security LED on J gate will flash
Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button once
The alarm will beep to show it's reading the tramsmitter
The alarm must beep five times to complete the programming. If you have one transmitter then press the lock or unlock button five times, if you have two then press the button one three times and the other twice, if you have three.. oh, go on work it out.
If only some functions on the transmitter work then you may have a build up of dirt on some of the contacts. Try a shot of swich cleaner round the button followed by a blast of air and some robust button pushing to see if you can get it to work.
HTH
You mean automatic door locking when you put the car in drive? A feature of what mode the Valet system is in I think - have a look in the handbook.
steve tried the new fob battery, and the system you suggested but absolute zero.. no beeps lights or any thing.. think the brains of the car need a kick as now got the traction control warning light coming on had it briefly before then went out now started it this afternoon and its back on reluctant to take to jag centre as once in there will come out less arm and leg !!! thanks in advance
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Open the boot with the key , i seem to remember this cancels valet mode
it sounds very much like you have a duff remote, these can be picked up on flea bay but are quite dear,
i got a spare one from eurojag for 25 gbp including postage
>>andy
Open the boot with the key , i seem to remember this cancels valet mode
it sounds very much like you have a duff remote, these can be picked up on flea bay but are quite dear,
i got a spare one from eurojag for 25 gbp including postage
>>andy
Try a hard reset. Disconnect the battery and leave disconnected for a while. Then reconnect and see if the error codes and faults have cleared. Your transmitter could be knackered, that could be why it's not communicating with the alarm and accepting the reprogramme or your battery may be failing - Track Fail indication is often a symptom of a battery that's on its way out. You could borrow a known good battery and see if that helps, but if not I guess it's time to try another transmitter or for some proper diagnostics.
Edited by Jaguar steve on Thursday 20th August 21:50
Somtimes works with the Wifebeast 
, but sadly never with cars in my experienceBigNige said:
Your car sounds like a right bloody shed!
Give a good kick and tell it to behave itself.
should have expected a few probs for 2k I suppose still it starts and runs..Give a good kick and tell it to behave itself.
seriously tho I like to get all the niggled sorted as I hate a niggley motor.
thought moving from tvr to jag would reduce these wrong again any one got a fiesta for sale.. cheers all
2k 
worth more than that if you broke it up
at the end of the day 400, you have got someones 50k P&J for fiesta money
now dig deep and get yourself a new battery and key fob and treat her well and i am sure you will get plenty of enjoyment out of the old girl, these cars don't like standing for too long
Hope you can get it sorted mate
>>andy
Oh and did i mention the www.xkec.co.uk
worth more than that if you broke it up
at the end of the day 400, you have got someones 50k P&J for fiesta money
now dig deep and get yourself a new battery and key fob and treat her well and i am sure you will get plenty of enjoyment out of the old girl, these cars don't like standing for too long
Hope you can get it sorted mate
>>andy
Oh and did i mention the www.xkec.co.uk
adu said:
2k
worth more than that if you broke it up
at the end of the day 400, you have got someones 50k P&J for fiesta money
now dig deep and get yourself a new battery and key fob and treat her well and i am sure you will get plenty of enjoyment out of the old girl, these cars don't like standing for too long
Hope you can get it sorted mate
>>andy
car actually cost me 4k which think is still a bargain, came with 95% jag service years mot 3 month tax and new tyres nice blue with cream leather
also had jag engine few years back so think its worth spending bit of time and cash on her..think its a trip to Harwoods unless we can find a indi jag chap or mobi jag man will give up date on outcome for record purposes.. thanks all
Oh and did i mention the www.xkec.co.uk
worth more than that if you broke it up
at the end of the day 400, you have got someones 50k P&J for fiesta money
now dig deep and get yourself a new battery and key fob and treat her well and i am sure you will get plenty of enjoyment out of the old girl, these cars don't like standing for too long
Hope you can get it sorted mate
>>andy
car actually cost me 4k which think is still a bargain, came with 95% jag service years mot 3 month tax and new tyres nice blue with cream leather
also had jag engine few years back so think its worth spending bit of time and cash on her..think its a trip to Harwoods unless we can find a indi jag chap or mobi jag man will give up date on outcome for record purposes.. thanks all
Oh and did i mention the www.xkec.co.uk
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