1999 xk8 Door Locking
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1999 xk8 Door Locking
Do the doors on the 1999 XK8 actually lock? When I hit my lock icon on my fob the car chirps. But, I can still open the door from the outside. I would have expected that I could not open the door at this point. The alarm starts to go off and I have to hit the unlock icon to stop the alarm. Is this normal??
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No should never be that way. 1) fully charged battery ? 2) arm with key in door, turn clockwise. Still no lock ? 3) can you lock manually with car running ? 4) do doors lock when you put into gear ? 5) does passenger door lock unlock ?
My car: Yes to all above. Weak battery's can cause all sorts of issues, that's why #1.
Your answers will help us narrow it down. I bet a hard reset is in your future, but need answers before recommending that. Let us know.
John
My car: Yes to all above. Weak battery's can cause all sorts of issues, that's why #1.
Your answers will help us narrow it down. I bet a hard reset is in your future, but need answers before recommending that. Let us know.
John
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Do the doors on the 1999 XK8 actually lock? When I hit my lock icon on my fob the car chirps. But, I can still open the door from the outside. I would have expected that I could not open the door at this point. The alarm starts to go off and I have to hit the unlock icon to stop the alarm. Is this normal??
1. has it been like this since you got the vehicle or has it developed recently?
2. does the passenger door lock properly?
My first suspect would be the door latch. It has microswitches which are known to wear. Secondly, the exterior door handle operates through a link rod to the latch and this can become detached.
Graham
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Thanks for the responses, I thought it strange no actual locking took place but this is my first Jag.
UNGN: Does not autolock when put in gear.
Johnken: Battery seems good, does not lock by key, does not lock with car running, (manually? no lock button or lock stem) doors do not lock when put into gear, passenger door act the same.
GGG: upon lock there is a chirp but no clunk, car is new to me and like this, doors do not lock when put into gear.
UNGN: Does not autolock when put in gear.
Johnken: Battery seems good, does not lock by key, does not lock with car running, (manually? no lock button or lock stem) doors do not lock when put into gear, passenger door act the same.
GGG: upon lock there is a chirp but no clunk, car is new to me and like this, doors do not lock when put into gear.
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duh, I just found that I can lock the doors by pushing the interior door handle in, so they can lock. The fob or key does not lock them. I looked for a lock door procedure on the forum and found an autolock procedure, but that didn't help any. Anyone know how to make the fob or key work on 1999 XK8 without going to the dealer ?
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duh, I just found that I can lock the doors by pushing the interior door handle in, so they can lock. The fob or key does not lock them. I looked for a lock door procedure on the forum and found an autolock procedure, but that didn't help any. Anyone know how to make the fob or key work on 1999 XK8 without going to the dealer ?
Personally I don't think he paid that much, just wanted me to feel appreciative.
What I'm trying to say is I think if it could have been done without taking it to a dealer, he would have.
Good luck
Jack
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bjrdunn (11-16-2016)
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One thing you can try is to try and re-pair the key transponder to the car. If you search this forum, there is a procedure you can perform to add a key fob to the car. It involves flashing the headlights and pushing buttons at the appropriate time. Reputedly a pain to get right, but worth a shot, it is free.
Another quick thing is to do a "hard reset" with the battery cables.
Best of luck, keep us posted.
Another quick thing is to do a "hard reset" with the battery cables.
Best of luck, keep us posted.
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bjrdunn (11-17-2016)
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I have just bought an XK8 which was not locking. The fob set the alarm but didn't lock the doors. The key set the alarm but didn't lock the doors. I could lock the passenger from inside by pushing the lever but the drivers door wouldn't lock. I tried everything I read on forums, etc but nothing worked. Finally decided to buy a new drivers door lock from Jaguar, £126. Fitted new lock, all working perfectly.
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