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1997 XK8 Central locking works on the fob, all functions, as and when it feels like it. New uprated car battery fitted, new batteries to key fob, contacts in fob cleaned, same symptoms, all working, unpredictable and very annoying have approx 10 seconds to get in and start engine before alarm goes off. Please help before my neighbours **** me. Cheers Mike
Re: 1997 XK8 Central locking works on the fob, all...
This is the Theft Control Modual ITSELF (IN VEHICLE) Dealer only Check as they Hold the Info as Propritary or THERE TRADE MARKED Procedure from 5-15 years
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Has the battery ever been replaced? It may only need a new battery. When the battery has been replaced it will need to be 'synched' to the central locking. A few links to help you - Key fob not working
I'm more familiar with Range Rovers and Saab's when it comes to key fobs but if you changed the battery you have to re-program the key fob. If you do not have an owner's manual that can take you through the steps you might want to try: push and hold the lock button on the key fob, put it in the driver's side door and turn to lock. With the button still depressed turn back to open, remove the key and release the button. If this doesn't work check any and all fuses associated with your system and last but not least you could take it to a dealer. Good luck!
check your lock relays located in the interior fuse panel. Sometimes the actual connections to the fuse block can come lose and the relays wont work properly. My 2000 silverado did the same thing till i bent the pins on the relay for a tighter fit.
hope this helps
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