Topic: 98 onward XJ Imobilisers???????? (Read 21102 times)

chrisjones · « **on:** August 18, 2005, 10:28:46 PM »

Mike whwere are you?

? :wink:

Anonymous · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:38:08 PM »

how many keys have you got? (take it it is the round grey ones)
try the second set?
are you parked near a transmitter of any kind?

cant remember if they are the rolling code type or not, key cutters like timpsons can read and copy transponder keys.

chrisjones · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:40:34 PM »

Yep. Tried both keys, same story. and they are the rolling code type (Grey).

As far as the trasnsmitter............ it's parked up outside me folks house, just like it has been countless times in the past. Never caused a problem before.

Anonymous · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:43:53 PM »

TRansmitters have been known to play up XJ alarms?

Does the key fob battery need changing???

Hope ya get it sorted tho mate

If you do need to resort to Westbury ..ask for Shaun

Anonymous · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:47:20 PM »

could be dodgy reciever bit in the dash/column, you've try the obvious stuff, if you can I would try moving the xj a 100 metres or so, happened to me in scouse and it turned out to be interference, you in the AA/RAC??

chrisjones · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:49:26 PM »

Cheers Stew.

The key fobs are workin' fine. Both open and close the doors, but the alarm doesn't seem to arm, and the immobilisers locked out the keys for some reason!!! :evil:

chrisjones · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:54:14 PM »

Thanks Steve I'll try movin' it if I can.

I'm kinda hopin' there's a 'trick' to reset them,

you know.........stand on one leg and hop up and down six times with the key in ya left ear!!.........kinda thing :shock:

Anonymous · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:54:53 PM »

Chris

Forgot something......SMC I think do alarms just round the corner :shock:

chrisjones · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:58:01 PM »

Humm......never had much luck with SMC in the past, but they may be worth a try if all else fails :lol:

Dingo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2005, 11:00:22 PM »

This happens on occassions with mine Chris, flicking the key on and off a couple of times gets it working, although I'm sure you probably tried that. My alarm doesn't seem to arm and every now and then when it starts I have nothing from the stalks, indicators etc, same thing, key on and off and it rights itself.

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2005, 07:47:59 AM »

You have the SKIS (Sentry Key Immobiliser System) on your '98. This system reads the data in the transponder keys (as you know) but also shares secret key data and VIN information with the instrument cluster and the engine controller. The remote keys have no effect on the immobiliser on '98 onwards XJs. The most common failure is the SKIS module in the steering column. You need to get it to a dealer or a specialist equipped with the DRBIII scan tool to diagnose/repair the system i'm afraid. If the yellow 'key' warning light is on, either both keys are duff (highly unlikeley) or the system has another fault. Apart from checking the wiring to the SKIS module is secure you'll be wasting your time letting anyone without the proper kit mess with it.

chrisjones · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2005, 10:07:40 AM »

Cheers Mike.

I'm about to sort out having it recovered to the Dealers. Hopefully it just needs their computer to remind it it's an imobiliser and not a toaster!!! :shock:

chrisjones · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:23:01 PM »

Well,..............what a day!!!! :lol:

The bad news is it's gonna cost me £220.00 to put right!!!!! :shock:

Manda · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:25:26 PM »

You'll forget all about the cost when you are watching KD get stuck on Sunday.

chrisjones · « **Reply #14 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:28:56 PM »

:lol:

chrisjones · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:29:25 PM »

I feel better already :twisted:

Anonymous · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:41:27 PM »

I'll get stuck just so you can pull me out, only for you like :wink:

Anonymous · « **Reply #17 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:41:59 PM »

Quote from: "Manda"

You'll forget all about the cost when you are watching KD get stuck on Sunday.

I resent that comment!!!!!! :shock:

Dont be encouraging me already!!!!!!

Anonymous · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:48:13 PM »

Chris

As a mechanical muppet I do use Westbury for servicing

Westbury are expensive but I do think they are for a garage OK

They do struggle with the idea of off roading Jeeps tho but when my Cherry was left there I really can't fault how they helped

Oh yes KD stuck that will be fun even more than a certion Lardie 110 :smt044 :smt042

chrisjones · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2005, 10:08:51 PM »

I'm not knockin' Westburys, they're far better than most! :cry:

Anonymous · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2005, 10:58:53 PM »

chips um its modern cars for you

Its one of the good things about my TJ less electrical bits

chrisjones · « **Reply #21 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:00:15 PM »

Wan'a swap?

:?

Anonymous · « **Reply #22 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:51:44 PM »

NO but if you get the alarm fixed maybe I'll talk beer tokens...

chrisjones · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2005, 11:44:22 AM »

Well it would seem that it wasn't as simple as replacing the SKIS unit!

They've fitted a new one but can't get it to talk to the computer. Looks like at least Monday now before I get me truck back. :cry:

chrisjones · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2005, 11:47:20 AM »

Just spoken to Westburys again.

They still haven't been able to fix it. They can't get the SKIS unit to communicate with the Engine management computer.

Don't sound like they know what's wrong with it either. :cry: :cry:

This is gona cost me!!!!!!!!

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