Fob and key will not unlock door or trunk
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Fob and key will not unlock door or trunk
Hi, I'm a new member and you can read about me in the new members area. This is a great site! I've owned my 98 XK8 convertible for almost two years. The other evening I parked it and locked it using the fob as I always do. The next morning I go out to the car and click the unlock button and nothing. I tried it again and again and still nothing. Trunk...nothing. I figure a bad battery so I replaced that the next day and came home and still the same results! OK so I start doing some research...I took the fob apart and cleaned all the contacts with a Q-tip and alcohol and put it all back together. Still nothing. I tried using my key to open the trunk...nada. I tried the key in the door and again nothing. I'm going to call a locksmith out here tomorrow if I can't find a solution. I suspect it's a fuse. HELP!
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Welcome to the Forum! I'm no expert, but there are many here and one will probably chime in here. To me, it sounds like a bad Car battery. There is a hidden keyhole in the XK8 badge on the right rear corner of your car. You can open the trunk manually and check the battery (right side of trunk). I think that is a good starting point for you.
Good luck,
Brian
Good luck,
Brian
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Thanks! That was it...dead battery and locks that needed lubed. I work for a mass transit company and talked to our mechanics about this issue...everyone wants to "mystify" the Jaguars...they kept coming up with some no sense reason...must be a super duper security lock on the system. I kept telling them, "It's a luxury sports car with 4 wheels and an engine...it can't be that difficult." Thanks again...
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