2000 Jaguar XJ Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2000 Jaguar XJ Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

Keyless entry remote allow access to your auto. Once the key battery is discharged you not to be able lock doors remotely. In this post, we explained how to disassembly your car remote key fob and replace your Jaguar key battery step by step.

What type battery keyless entry remote use

Don't forget before disassembly keyless entry remote make sure that you have all required tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and CR2016 batteries.
  • 2xCR2016 batteries
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your XJ's keyless entry remote

Inside of your remote key fob installed tiny button battery. Accurately try to open your key with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove 2 CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old batteries with fresh one CR2016. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you place battery wrong way.

After the new batteries installed, verify key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s case in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your shell two halves together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. If your key case tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Video of key disassembly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Jaguar XJ use 2xCR2016 batteries. Most CR2016 batteries are under $4 build upon the type, size packaging and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your key not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is simple to do in 2000 Jaguar XJ. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for remote key fob disassembly.

Dealer service pricing for replace the battery in key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the brand.

You should change batteries inside key fob of modern cars at least every 3-4 years. The lifetime of battery differ on usage time, operating conditions and quality. Famous brands cells normally will last longer.

These symptoms will warn you that it's possible time to replace battery in your Jaguar XJ: multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, low key battery indicator on dashboard, key fob buttons not working and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: K8597T315
  2. Models: 1997-2000 Jaguar XJ