How to Replace the Battery in a 2014 Jaguar XF Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2014 Jaguar XF Key Fob

Remote key fob grant access to your car. Once the key fob battery is discharged you’ll not to be able unlock car from distance. In this article, we are going to tell you how to open Jaguar key fob and change a dead battery DIY. If you choose to do it at home near XF, use this guide, but first make sure you have all you need before you start.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Replacing battery in key fob require flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your keyless entry fob's batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step guide

A small button cell battery installed inside the your keyless entry remote. Move the key out of the way if it is in the key fob.

Carefully try to open your key with pry tools. Remove 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the current cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check polarity on battery, by "+" mark.

Before assembling fob’s case, check that all functions works by testing buttons on keyless entry remote.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to put the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key case for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Remote key fob in most of cases reprogramming not required 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 replace battery in your 2014 Jaguar XF key yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

Auto repair shop's cost for replace the battery in key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the brand.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be replaced once in three years, also this will differ based on usage and build quality. If your key fob shortened signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

If your auto fob's battery more than 4 years old, key fob buttons not working, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or signal strength reduced, in most cases battery change in remote key fob needed. Current battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, keyless entry remote replace or repair needed.
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Other Jaguar Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KOBJTF10A
  2. Models: 2010-2017 Jaguar XF