Key Fob Programming/Compatibility

jthorne · Postby **jthorne** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:31 pm

Hi,

I have seen a new key fob:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAGUAR-FORD-FOCUS ... m153.l1262

Does anyone know whether it's suitable for my 1994 6ltr conv? How would i get it programmed. At the moment i only have one key and one RF fob.

Many thanks

Jon

ptjs1 · Postby **ptjs1** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:52 pm

Jon,

This is a transponder type key and the remote is the sort applicable to XJ8s, S-Types & XK8s.

Although the key is the right style and could be cut, the remote isn't suitable for the XJS.

You would be better off buying a cheap blank Tibbs type key and getting it cut (or alternatively ordering a key for your car from a Jag dealer) and then finding the correct remote type for the XJS on ebay or similar. You can easily reassign the remote to your car (although you have to reassign the existing one at the same time)

Hope that helps.

Paul

jthorne · Postby **jthorne** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:01 am

Ok thanks for that. I was thinking i could just miss out the other two buttons and use the lock/unlock functions only. I must admit though i've never seen the right fob for sale anywhere!

ptjs1 · Postby **ptjs1** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:01 pm

You need a 418 mhz remote. They often turn up on ebay. Alternatively, there might even still be some new ones available.

Give Jaguar Classic Parts a ring direct (ask for Glen Parkes), or find a helpful dealer who'll ring them as it might not show up accurate availability on the system.

Good luck

Paul

dhdove · Postby **dhdove** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:29 am

j thorne

Have you read this thread below?

http://www.jec-xjs-forum.org.uk/xjsbb2/ ... php?t=1051

This contains some general info and should provide a starting point.

Best Wishes

DH Dove