1998 Jaguar XJ
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1998 Jaguar XJ
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1998 Jaguar XJ Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Your 1998 Jaguar XJ uses a Transponder Key with 3 buttons, a CR2032 battery powering the wireless signal, and an emergency blade tucked inside for backup entry when the fob or car battery dies. The KVM module in the car detects this fob through proximity antennas. Without a registered fob, the engine won't start.
A retired CFO at his gated community driveway near Downtown National City had a XJ with a cracked smart fob. The housing had split at the key ring loop from being dropped on the garage floor and the emergency blade was loose. The Jaguar dealer told him the only option was a completely new smart key, programmed from scratch. $445. What they didn't mention was that the KVM chip and electronics inside his cracked fob were still working fine.
I used my ACDP to read the KVM EEPROM data as a backup before starting. Then I moved his working electronics into a fresh housing, replaced the weak CR2032 battery, and verified every button plus push-to-start and Keyless-Go. His fob, FCC ID , worked exactly as before. I showed him the circuit board so he could see the guts were perfectly fine.
He paid about $227 for the shell swap and battery. The dealer wanted $445 to replace the entire fob when only the plastic was cracked.
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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”
“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”
“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”
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