Question about programming keyless
#1
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So, I scoured this place for info on reprogramming the key fobs, but like every other noob, it doesn't work. Here is the procedure I followed for my 2001 XJ8 Executive.
There are a couple of problems with this.
#1, my car is special and doesn't operate like this. I had the trunk open, the door open, followed this procedure and I get nothing.
No beeps, no LEDs flashing, nada. I'd be up for trying some more, but it's after 11pm and my neighbor is certainly considering murdering me by now.
#2, it doesn't say what to do when you are programming 1 key fob for each of 2 physical keys. Do I follow this procedure twice, once for each key, pressing the button on the key fob for one key 5 times then repeating for the other key/fob combination? Or do I follow the whole procedure 5 times, programming the #1 key twice and the #2 thrice? It seems basic, but instructions must be clear since the people following them are obviously dummies like me.
If I can get past #1, I'm sure #2 would make itself clear, but since the car refuses to learn (BAD KITTY!!), I'm stuck at the start. I suppose the LED could be out on the shifter, but that'll have to wait til the weekend and I really would rather not have to open it to check. Any ideas?
Hold the headlamp flasher switch in the on position as you turn the ignition switch to position I
Flash headlamps 4 times to enter alarm programming mode confirmed by the LED on the gear shift flashing.
Program each key-ring transmitter (maximum of five units) by pressing the lock or unlock button on the each key-ring transmitter once. The alarm will chirp a confirmation when you press the key-ring transmitter button.
The alarm must complete a full cycle, (program five times) in order to complete programming
If you are programming only one key-ring transmitter, this needs to be programmed five times
If you are programming two key-ring transmitters operate the first key-ring transmitter once and the second 4 times
For three key-ring transmitters the third should be operated 3 times
For five each should be operated once only
Flash headlamps 4 times to enter alarm programming mode confirmed by the LED on the gear shift flashing.
Program each key-ring transmitter (maximum of five units) by pressing the lock or unlock button on the each key-ring transmitter once. The alarm will chirp a confirmation when you press the key-ring transmitter button.
The alarm must complete a full cycle, (program five times) in order to complete programming
If you are programming only one key-ring transmitter, this needs to be programmed five times
If you are programming two key-ring transmitters operate the first key-ring transmitter once and the second 4 times
For three key-ring transmitters the third should be operated 3 times
For five each should be operated once only
#1, my car is special and doesn't operate like this. I had the trunk open, the door open, followed this procedure and I get nothing.
No beeps, no LEDs flashing, nada. I'd be up for trying some more, but it's after 11pm and my neighbor is certainly considering murdering me by now.
#2, it doesn't say what to do when you are programming 1 key fob for each of 2 physical keys. Do I follow this procedure twice, once for each key, pressing the button on the key fob for one key 5 times then repeating for the other key/fob combination? Or do I follow the whole procedure 5 times, programming the #1 key twice and the #2 thrice? It seems basic, but instructions must be clear since the people following them are obviously dummies like me.
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If I can get past #1, I'm sure #2 would make itself clear, but since the car refuses to learn (BAD KITTY!!), I'm stuck at the start. I suppose the LED could be out on the shifter, but that'll have to wait til the weekend and I really would rather not have to open it to check. Any ideas?
#2
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I just recently programmed 1 remote and here's how I did it:
1- With driver's door open (not the trunk) I put the key in position # 2
2- Flashed high beam 4 times, then I heard a chirp.
3- I pressed on the unlock button of the remote 5 times
4- got out of the car and tested remote and it was working.
I would assume to program 2 remotes I would press remote #1 3 times and the 2nd remote 2 times. If that doesn't work then I would reverse the order of times I press each remote.
1- With driver's door open (not the trunk) I put the key in position # 2
2- Flashed high beam 4 times, then I heard a chirp.
3- I pressed on the unlock button of the remote 5 times
4- got out of the car and tested remote and it was working.
I would assume to program 2 remotes I would press remote #1 3 times and the 2nd remote 2 times. If that doesn't work then I would reverse the order of times I press each remote.
#3
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I just recently programmed 1 remote and here's how I did it:
1- With driver's door open (not the trunk) I put the key in position # 2
2- Flashed high beam 4 times, then I heard a chirp.
3- I pressed on the unlock button of the remote 5 times
4- got out of the car and tested remote and it was working.
I would assume to program 2 remotes I would press remote #1 3 times and the 2nd remote 2 times. If that doesn't work then I would reverse the order of times I press each remote.
1- With driver's door open (not the trunk) I put the key in position # 2
2- Flashed high beam 4 times, then I heard a chirp.
3- I pressed on the unlock button of the remote 5 times
4- got out of the car and tested remote and it was working.
I would assume to program 2 remotes I would press remote #1 3 times and the 2nd remote 2 times. If that doesn't work then I would reverse the order of times I press each remote.
#4
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The method for the XK8/XKR included this little piece of information which proved important:
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it.
I was holding the flasher and THEN inserting the key. If there is a way to do something wrong trust me I'll find it.
Anyway, I was able to get the LED to flash, but there was no chirp. Could this be indicative of some other issue?![Frown](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it.
I was holding the flasher and THEN inserting the key. If there is a way to do something wrong trust me I'll find it.
Anyway, I was able to get the LED to flash, but there was no chirp. Could this be indicative of some other issue?
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Last edited by Amejin90; 04-06-2010 at 09:59 AM.
#5
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The method for the XK8/XKR included this little piece of information which proved important:
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it.
I was holding the flasher and THEN inserting the key. If there is a way to do something wrong trust me I'll find it.
Anyway, I was able to get the LED to flash, but there was no chirp. Could this be indicative of some other issue?![Frown](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
1. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch barrel, but do not turn it.
I was holding the flasher and THEN inserting the key. If there is a way to do something wrong trust me I'll find it.
Anyway, I was able to get the LED to flash, but there was no chirp. Could this be indicative of some other issue?
![Frown](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
#6
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The car is an XJ8, 2001 just like yours!
Well I can get the LED on the shifter to light up, and it seems to flash once for each time I press the button on the remote, but it doesn't chirp or beep or warble for some reason. The remote still works after that.
What I want to do eventually is to have 2 working remotes since I only got one with the car and it is shared with my wife. It's TOTALLY lame to have to open the door with the key.
Well I can get the LED on the shifter to light up, and it seems to flash once for each time I press the button on the remote, but it doesn't chirp or beep or warble for some reason. The remote still works after that.
What I want to do eventually is to have 2 working remotes since I only got one with the car and it is shared with my wife. It's TOTALLY lame to have to open the door with the key.
![Frown](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
#7
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The car is an XJ8, 2001 just like yours!
Well I can get the LED on the shifter to light up, and it seems to flash once for each time I press the button on the remote, but it doesn't chirp or beep or warble for some reason. The remote still works after that.
What I want to do eventually is to have 2 working remotes since I only got one with the car and it is shared with my wife. It's TOTALLY lame to have to open the door with the key.![Frown](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Well I can get the LED on the shifter to light up, and it seems to flash once for each time I press the button on the remote, but it doesn't chirp or beep or warble for some reason. The remote still works after that.
What I want to do eventually is to have 2 working remotes since I only got one with the car and it is shared with my wife. It's TOTALLY lame to have to open the door with the key.
![Frown](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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