Hi all,

I have a ‘99 XJR that’s a Japanese import. I’m from the UK.

All my remote fobs (including the one that came with the car, but I’m not sure if that’s a replacement or a genuine Japanese spec) aren’t connecting to the car, even though the car has no issue being in the programming mode.

I am aware there could be a difference in the frequency transmitted.

Is there a workaround for this?

If it helps, the car does not automatically lock when driving off, so perhaps there could be a different, underlying fault.

 

The drive away locking feature can actually be turned off or on with a proper scanner. Do all the doors lock/unlock with the key?

 

yes, all doors locks function fine with the key.

 

Do you know what the fob button battery voltage is?

 

The correct remote for a 1999 model should be LJA2610BB, 433 MHz (frequency written at the back). It looks like this:


A somewhat similar looking remote is LJE2610BB (or BC), also 433 MHz, but this will not work on 1999 year models. This remote is for later models, VIN-s F20645 to F59525, and it looks like this:



There were also 315 MHz remotes, LJA2610AA and LJA2610CA, which were used on some models. I do not know exactly which, but it seems these were for the early European spec models and possibly even on later years models in some countries. These should have XR83-15K601-AA written on the back.

 

Thanks for the detailed response.

Yes, one of my remotes is LJE2610BB, however two other remotes are LJA2610BA, which also do not work.

 

The correct fob can be bought here: autoschluesselshop.de for about EUR 300,--

Programming is funny, you have to do it 5 times and see red light on console left of shift lever.


Takeo.