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Start a Jaguar or Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob

How to Start a Jaguar or Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob

Starting Your Jaguar or Land Rover

Jaguar

Jaguar Style 1 DockOn the previous page, we noted that there are three distinct Smart Key Styles. Plus, there are two ways to use the original version of the key fob.

To start your Jaguar using the the first version Smart Key fob, insert the Smart Key into the starter control unit on the driver’s side of the vehicle’s dashboard, as shown to the right. You can then press the Start / Stop button and the brake pedal as normal to start the engine.

Beginning in 2013 with the XK and X150 models, the Smart  Key fob is used in the center console. Lift the console lid and slide open the cover of the starter control unit (2) as shown again to the right. Insert the Smart Key fully into the unit. Keep the Emergency Key Blade in place to use as a handle. Press and release the Start / Stop button with the brake pedal as usual to start the engine.

Jaguar Start twoThe Smart Key can be undocked with the car in Park and the ignition off. Press the Key to release and pull it out.

With the next two Smart Key versions, while the  warning “Smart Key Not jaguar_startFound” is displayed, hold the Smart Key close to and below the auxiliary switch pack to the left of the steering wheel on the dashboard and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal as normal. A small depression will be found in the correct location.

Land Rover and Newest Jaguars

With the Land Rover and late model Jaguars , and with the third and fourth versions of the Smart Keys, what must be done depends on whether or not the steering wheel is adjusted manually or electrically.

Land Rover Fob LocationIf it is adjusted manually, hold the Smart Key fob flat against the underside of the steering column, buttons facing down, as shown. Note the markings, three parallel lines, on the steering column that mark to the correct right spot. The Message Center in your instrument panel will display “Smart Key Recognized”. You will need to hold the key fob in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal, all at the same time, to start the vehicle. The electric I-Pace uses these markings as well.

Land Rover Fob Location 2If the steering column adjusts electrically, the process is exactly the same, except that the three parallel lines marking the correct spot are moved to the left side of the steering column. Hold the Smart Key fob against the lines with the buttons facing out, as shown. When the fob is in the right spot, the Message Center in your instrument panel will display “Smart Key Recognized”. Again, the key fob will need to be held in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal all at the same time to start the vehicle.

XE back up start positionHowever, Jaguar, beginning with the newest Smart Key in the 2020 XE and the 2021 XF and F-Pace, a new location was introduced. The Smart Key needs to be laid flat against the underside of the dashboard, again below existing switches with the buttons facing out. There is an indent in the dash to help identify the correct spot. The key fob must be help against the while stepping on the brake and pressing the start / stop ignition button.

Check our videos for additional help with Land Rovers.

Note: If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text Engine Start Operation Indicatormessage to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again.

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Open a Jaguar or Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/jaguar-and-land-rover-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/

Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles

We now have 21 videos offering help to Audi and VW drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead

This video covers A3 and Q3 models, 2020 and newer, hiding the key hole.

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This demonstrates replacing the battery in a late model VW flip key key fob.

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This is a 2022 update of Volkswagen with new start procedures in new model, including the ID.4.

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This one updates (in 2020) Volkswagen using a new Atlas model. The start procedure is changed somewhat and we cover difficulties encountered when trying to get at the key hole in an Atlas and a Golf.

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This video covers replacing the battery in a Volkswagen key fob. This one features an embedded mechanical key.

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Here we have a 2020 update for the Audi Q7.

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This video consolidates all we have on Audi models — through 2018.

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So, we did the compilation above and Audi creates a new key fob and new back up locations. Q8 up first.

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This video covers the new Audi A5, which features a new back up start location.

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Fixing an Audi flip key remote that won’t work after replacing the battery.

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This one covers the battery replacement in flip key key fobs.

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Here is the latest (2018) Q5 and A5 procedures. New back-up spot.

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This video handles Audi A3 and Q3 through 2019 models introduced to North America in the 2015 model year.

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This video covers the 2017 Audi Q5, which stays old school. It holds our first view of an Audi emergency key.

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Video help for Volkswagens, including help with a hidden key hole.

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This one covers most pre-2016 Audi models.

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A video exclusive to the new Audi Q7.

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A video of us replacing the battery in an Audi dead key fob or remote control.

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Replacing the battery in an updated Audi key fob or remote control.

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This one covers replacing the battery in a new generation (2019) key fob from Audi.

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Replacing the battery in a VW flip key dead key fob or remote control.

Models covered include the Beetle, CC, e-Golf, Eos, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Toureg, GTI, Routan, Tiguan, Arteon, Atlas, A3, A4,A5, A6, A7, A8, Allroad, Q3, Q5, Q7, R8, RS, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, SQ8, TT, TTS,e-tron, and Q8.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/

Volvo and Polestar Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Volvo and Polestar Vehicles

Five videos offering help to Volvo and Polestar drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.

Video help for Polestar drivers including what we know about the Polestar 3.

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Video help for Volvos, including models with hidden key holes, updated.

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A video with updated turn-knob start Volvos here.

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And a video replacing the battery in the fob, updated.

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This one covers the new generation key fob battery replacement, including Polestar. Bring your patience…

Models covered include the Polestar 1, Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, and the Volvo C30, C70, S60, S80, S90, V60, V90, XC60, XC90, and XC40.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/

Lexus, Toyota and Scion Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Lexus, Toyota and Scion Vehicles

Nine videos offering help to Lexus, Toyota and Scion drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.

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This video is an update of NX and RC models and now covers the 2016 and newer RX as well as new UX models.

https://youtu.be/BkLlfg-ytEY

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General Lexus video help, including models featuring a hidden key hole.

https://youtu.be/mlIPapj_pdg

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Another video for the new Lexus NX and RC F models.

https://youtu.be/r-OwvVkn0Os

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Video help specific for Prius models.

https://youtu.be/iUEith0b058

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A recent (post-2019) Lexus key fob battery replacement.

https://youtu.be/83UyQqzSwM4

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A video of us replacing the battery in an early Lexus dead key fob or remote control.

https://youtu.be/qbHwH8JVIvg

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This one is for Toyota key fobs exclusively.

https://youtu.be/eiiKJBHvNVI

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An updated look at a Lexus (and some Toyota) key fob battery replacement, newer fob.

https://youtu.be/40hXNBcQgV0

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This one is for newer (2018+) Toyota key fobs.

https://youtu.be/PghZJtlOu-A

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This one is a standard old school remote control.

https://youtu.be/3-HooaiMZFQ

Models covered include the Lexus CT, ES, GS, GX, IS, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, RZ, TX, UX, and Toyota FR-S, iA, iM, tC, 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Yaris, 86, C-HR, Supra, and Prius.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/

Nissan and Infiniti Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles

We have seven videos offering help to Nissan and Infiniti drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead

This one features an Infiniti QX60.

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The new Infiniti QX30 holds a BIG surprise…

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Video help with Your Nissan or Infiniti.

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An updated video of us replacing the battery in a dead key fob or remote control.

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Nissan three button key fob battery replace.

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And a battery for the NEW Infiniti key fob…

Models covered include the QX30, Altima, 370Z, Armada, Cube, Frontier, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, Xterra, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX55, QX60, QX70, QX80,and QX50.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/

Mercedes-Benz Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mercedes Vehicles

We have nine videos offering help to Mercedes drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.

This 2024 update of 2016 and newer models update adds two new door handles.

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This 2024 update of 2019 and newer models update adds a new back up start mark.

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This video covers 2019 and newer GLE and GLS SUVs as well as 2024 and newer G-Class SUVs.

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This one covers newer sedans with the latest key fob style and new back up start processes.

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General video help for Mercedes, updated.

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And a newer version covering the hidden key hole found in some models, now updated to  separate the key fob styles.

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This one covers the procedures for 2017 and later C-Class models that feature the new key fob style.

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This one is for the 2017 and later E-Class, also with the new key fob style.

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A video of us replacing the battery in a dead key fob or remote control, updated with better battery handling.

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And another replacing the battery in the newest key fob or remote control style.

Models covered include the GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, A-Class, C-Class, S-Class, E-Class, CLA, CLS, AMG, SLC, SL, G63, B-Class, M-Class, and G550.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/

Mazda Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mazda Vehicles

We have seven videos offering help to Mazda drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.

This update adds a new key fob and new door handle introduced first in 2019.

Another video of late model Mazdas. No changes, but an updated video with a 2017 Mazda3.

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And one featuring a 2018 CX9.

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Here’s some video help for Mazdas build after 2013.

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And one for Mazda 3, Speed3 and 6 built before 2014.

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And a second one Mazda CX7, CX9, MX-5 and RX8s built before 2014.

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This one will help with the replacement of the battery in the fob.

Models covered include the CX-5, CX-7, CX9, MX-5, RX8, Mazda 3, MazdaSpeed3, and Mazda6.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mazda-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/