Replacement key for 2003 X-type?

[Shuvi McTupya]

Does anyone know if i have to go to a Jaguar dealer for a new key?

My spare key is fully functioning so is it possible to get that one cloned or something and save some pennies?

[Six Fiend]

Buy a blank for a tenner on eBay then get it cut using the key number from the tag (if you still have it).

Simply pop the button fob onto the blank and job's a good un

(I think)

If it's the fob which is dead then change the batteries or buy a used/ebay new cheap Ford fob and program to the car (I did this)

Edited by Six Fiend on Thursday 27th December 19:20

[Shuvi McTupya]

My original key was stolen or perhaps mistakenly borrowed (hopefully) when my jacket went missing from the pub a couple of days ago..

I can;t see any kind of number on the spare key, will i find the info i need to get the new key cut anywhere else?

[Six Fiend]

Ah, in which case a key cutting place should be able to match the blank from your original.

You can even read the code yourself to order online:

http://www.keys4classics.com/html/read_Tibbe_DIY.h...

[Shuvi McTupya]

Thanks a lot

And i have found the instructions online to reprogramme the fob.

Nice one!

[Six Fiend]

Excellent, glad to have helped

[Shuvi McTupya]

One further question...

The way i understand it, i can reprogramme my new key fob, but i assume the stolen one will continue to work, or is there a maximum of two key fobs that can be attached to the car?

I guess even if only MY two fobs work, the stolen key will still allow the thief to take the car away.

Or is the actual key somehow matched to the fob so that it will not be recognised?

[Six Fiend]

You've got me fair and square with that one! I'm not at all sure

[Shuvi McTupya]

OK, thanks

Probably no longer an issue anyway..see my new thread

[gamefreaks]

Shuvi McTupya said:

One further question...

The way i understand it, i can reprogramme my new key fob, but i assume the stolen one will continue to work, or is there a maximum of two key fobs that can be attached to the car?

I guess even if only MY two fobs work, the stolen key will still allow the thief to take the car away.

Or is the actual key somehow matched to the fob so that it will not be recognised?

I might be remembering wrong but I think when you add a new key fob, they all need to be present.

IIRC when I did mine, you turn the key in the ignition a few times, the car then beeps and you press a button on each key fob to pair it with the car. Any fobs that you don't do are forgotten!

This should mean that you can disable the stolen fob. The key will still unlock the door, but they won't be able to disable the alarm/immobilizer.


ETA:

Here are the instructions I used to add a fob to mine, I bought the fob on ebay for about £10, so if you can get a blank key cut, you should be good to go.

http://www.bluejag.co.uk/X-Type-keyfob-reprogrammi...

Edited by gamefreaks on Friday 4th January 22:28

Edited by gamefreaks on Friday 4th January 22:29

[Shuvi McTupya]

Thanks

Good news on the key front, it turns out that i am covered for lost/stolen keys. My insurance company will get it all sorted for me!