Key Fob issues
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Key Fob issues
Got a 2000 XJ and I just recently had issues with the door locks not locking from the door or the remote fob. I would press the buttons on the fob and the interior dome light will flicker and the passenger door will make noise but it would not unlock the car.
Today I replaced the passenger side door lock but just prior to doing that.. I pressed the key fob but it did not trigger the dome light as I unlocked it.
after the swap of the passenger side unit. The door locks now work from inside the car but the key fob its not responding. I tried both remotes and no luck. also all the fuses are checking up just fine. Any ideas on what else I could check ? thx in advance.
Today I replaced the passenger side door lock but just prior to doing that.. I pressed the key fob but it did not trigger the dome light as I unlocked it.
after the swap of the passenger side unit. The door locks now work from inside the car but the key fob its not responding. I tried both remotes and no luck. also all the fuses are checking up just fine. Any ideas on what else I could check ? thx in advance.
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Battery was replaced about a yr ago and they both check out fine at those free test stations.
Not sure what else could it be
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Key fob buttons could be going kaput
How exactly did you check the wires though? You sound unsure. Lol. I don't think ANY 97+ xj exist without at least one broken wire in the front doors.
How exactly did you check the wires though? You sound unsure. Lol. I don't think ANY 97+ xj exist without at least one broken wire in the front doors.
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I ran some speaker wire for my component set..through the grommet..not sure is thats the correct name ..But all wires look fine upon inspection.
as far as I understand it the remote sensor works off the dome light. How can that be tested?
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The 97+ remotes use RF I think. I haven't got a clue where it would be. I assume if you have OHC (overhead console) then its there, if not the dome light sounds likely. I haven't had mine apart though.
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