XJ8 remote key fob issue?

[v12vandenplas]

I have not been able to sync my fob with my Jaguar, 2000 XJ8, I am able to go as far as the flashing light by gearstick, 2 beeps when pressing a button on remote, but cannot get to the final step of 5 beeps, am hoping someone can help, Perhaps I have the process wrong??

Thanks

Danny

[Carsie]

Theer's plenty of info on t'internet on how to do this. Make sure that you have the correct transponder/key fob there were a couple of different mhz ratings


X300 Key-Fob transmitter programming

Key-ring remote Battery changing:
Caution: To avoid disrupting the coding of the key-ring transmitter, battery change must be accomplished within two minutes.
Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the rear of the key-ring transmitter near where it joins the key ring and gently push it in so as to release the clip to allow the cover to pop open
Replace the two button batteries CR2016.

Existing key-ring transmitter Re-Programming X300:

Unlock the car with the key and press ether button three times at 1 second intervals

New virgin key-ring transmitter Programming:

Open the boot/trunk lid and drivers door. Switch on the ignition to position II but do not start the engine. Wait for the dash lights to extinguish. within 5 seconds of the lights going out, Rock the valet switch, in the centre console, 5 times. The system will chirp to indicate it has entered learning mode.

On models with seat/mirror/steering wheel memory functions, the first key-ring transmitter will be linked to memory 1, second to memory 2 etc

Press and hold the larger, lock, button on the key-ring transmitter whilst watching the Red LED and ether wait for it to stop flashing or for the system to chirp a confirmation it has got the signal. If the system doesn't receive any signals for 15 seconds, it will chirp twice and exit learn mode

To program further key-ring transmitters, rock the valet switch once. The system will chirp twice for remote number two, three times for number three etc, then press the lock button of the key-ring transmitter as above

When finished, wait 15 seconds for the system to time out and chirp twice, turn off the ignition, close the doors and boot lid.

Other video's and links -

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xjs-x27-32/progr...

and if that doesn't work look at this site

https://www.xj40.com/viewtopic.php?t=996090&st...

HTH

[Jaguar steve]

The OP has a X308 not a X300, and that procedure won't work on the later car.

X308 transmitter reprogramme:

Have all the transmitters to hand, making sure they have good batteries. I'd strip and clean the internal contacts on the PCB and back of the buttons before starting too.

Hold the headlight flasher back and at the same time turn the ignition key to position 1.

Now flash the headlights 4 times, which will put the alarm into programme mode. This will be confirmed by chirps from the alarm and the security light on the J gate should be flashing. If not go back and start again.

Programme each transmitter - you can do up to 5 - by pressing the lock or unlock button on each transmitter once.

The alarm must sound each time you press a button. If not the transmitter isn't working.

The alarm must sound a total of 5 times to complete the programme sequence. If you don't have 5 transmitters then press the lock or unlock buttons on a smaller number more than once to get the required 5 chirps - ie with two transmitters press the buttons on one three times and the other one twice or with just one then press the button 5 times.

When done switch off and remove the key.

[v12vandenplas]

Thank you very much for the info, i will give this a try and hopefully sort

cheers!