Key Fob

[ianholt28@btinternet]

I have just bought a 1996 XK8 and neither of the key fobs work,on opening them there are no batteries there.Could some one please tell me what batteries are used and how to fit them,Thanks

[wombat]

Battery DL2032, round normal battery like the CR2032. Just prise the fob apart, but sounds like you have already done this.

[ianholt28@btinternet]

Thank you.Will the fob need reprogramming after new batteries fitted?

[TAIPAN]

the fob on my 99 Daimler doesnt operate at all, even with a new battery. i unlock the door manually, then insert key into ignition before the alarm goes off. Is it a dealer replacement job, as it was with my 2001 Range Rover?

thanks

[wombat]

Hi Ian,
I have a 1999 xk8 and when I purchased it last year it was completely flat. I did not look at the fob for several months and when I did it had 2 * DL2016 piggy backing on top of each other. I put in the new DL2032 and it worked immediately. There is a procedure for setting the fob which I will do when I get another key/fob for my car.