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Central locking on 2008 Jaguar x type

Slightly Bunkers · 2019-01-19 16:36:05

Anyone know why the central locking via key fob is failing? I’ve changed the battery in the key fob and I have tried to pair the key again myself. No joy. I can lock and unlock with the key in the door although that only opens driver door. I then have to open passenger door to release the other doors and boot. I can cope…

19-01-2019 4:36pm

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Slightly Bunkers

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Anyone know why the central locking via key fob is failing? I’ve changed the battery in the key fob and I have tried to pair the key again myself. No joy. I can lock and unlock with the key in the door although that only opens driver door. I then have to open passenger door to release the other doors and boot. I can cope with it this way if it’s an expensive fix but sometimes there is an easy fix!!

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#2 20-01-2019 1:14pm

scannerd

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in addition the the key not working right, its often the relay's / micro switches inside the car which operate the lock which go weak / fail over time, needs some testing to find which it is.

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#3 22-01-2019 11:03am

Slightly Bunkers

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Thanks for your response. It starts with "in addition..." which makes me wonder is part of your reply not visible? I think I will get it checked out but if its an expensive fix I'll carry on with just the key!

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