Trunk on 2002 jaguar xj8 wont open with key fob, dash release or key- appears that the valet may have been pushed and dont know how to release it

Use the Owners ignition key instead of the Valet key.

Check your owners manual, there is usually a manual cable inside of the vehicle to release the trunk for just such an instance.

all back seats are either screwed down or hooked in. you need to use a little muscle and lift up your back seat to see which is which. there is no other way to gain entry to your trunk.Trust me Ive locked my keys in my trunk too. Now i have a hidden spare to my door and trunk. GOOD LUCK

I believe that this is to protect valuables left in the boot when parking the vehicle. I read here that there is access some where in/ near the glove box but I cannot remember exactly what it was . Surf the net under Jaguar valet problems and you may get the answer.

I assume the car is in valet mode,,,,just take your master key and open the trunk with it by inserting the key anc turning it one time...This will deactivate the valet mode...Let me know. ..

check in your glove box on left hand side.valet switch may have accidentally set.let me know how you make out!

does the key turn the trunk lock?if not theres one issue right there.the other may be that the valet lever on trunk latch assy. may have inadvertantly been engaged if deck lid was slammed closed.the release solenoid will make noise when activated by fob or lever in car but because of valet being engaged cannot release latch.does key unlock glovebox?if not this may also be a valet key cut.contact nissan dealer to cut regular key.ive seen the slamming the deck lid scenario a million times as the valet lever takes hardly any effort to engage.good luck and let me know how you make out.

Whilst the vehicle is running with the normal key being used hold down the valet button for a few seconds

try removing rear seats to obtain access

Just bought my 98 a week ago....from what I can figure out....the valet mode disables the inside button....until the trunk is opened by the key. From what I understand also....there is a valet key....and an owner key. (I saw the differences online this week) which also ties in with valet mode.