How to Replace the Battery in a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Key Fob

Remote key fob grant access to your Jaguar. If the key fob battery is dead or weak you’ll not to be able close trunk or doors from distance. In this case, we are going to tell you how to open Jaguar key fob and replace a weak or dead battery DIY. If you gonna solve to do it at home near XJ8, use this guide, but don't forget to check tools and materials required before you start.

What size battery does 2004 Jaguar XJ8 keyless entry remote take

Before you start to open key fob be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed coin cell battery. Open key before you try to pry apart the keyless entry remote.

Delicately try to open your fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Change one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery inside fob’s body. Battery must be placed with the same polarity as was an old. Your key fob will not work if you mistakenly put battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, check key fob by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to assemble the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. If your fob case tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Video

DIY: Jaguar Key Fob Battery Replacement

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FAQ

Remote key fob of Jaguar XJ8 use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the brand, type and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Remote key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery change. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2004 Jaguar XJ8 remote key fob yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

The price to replace the battery in remote key fob is in range from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service pricing.

You should replace batteries inside keyless entry remote of modern cars at least every three years. lifespan of battery differ on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality. Lithium cells usually will last longer.

These signs will warn you that it's possible time to change battery in your Jaguar XJ8: signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and you didn't change battery more than 4 years.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: NHVWB1U241 | CWTWB1U243
  2. Models: 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8