Smart Key Component Replacement (JTB00033)

Publication date: 2007-04-17
Reference number: JTB00033

SMART KEY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): JTB00033, Date of Issue: 17 Apr 2007

JAGUAR:	XK (X150)
SECTION:	303-06

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

XK VIN: ALL, Model Year: 2007 -

CONDITION SUMMARY

COMPONENTS PERMIT CORRECTION OF KEY ISSUES

Situation: Instead of replacing the entire key assembly for a damaged or inoperative Smart key, components have been made available allowing individual replacement.

Action: Dealers can now affect repairs to the Smart Key, should a customer express concern of certain conditions:

Repair of broken Smart Key blade latch
Replacement of silicon pad
Replacement of chrome rings.

Follow the Repair procedures outlined in this bulletin.

PARTS

C2P 15136 ...............Chrome rings Qty 1 pair

C2P 15137 ...............Key blade retaining clip and spring Qty 1

C2P15134 ................Silicone pad (single channel) prior VIN B12814 Qty 1

WARRANTY

NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

NOTE: The SRO time of 0.2 hours is for replacing one, or ALL parts of the Smart key.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Description	SRO	Time (Hours)	Condition Code	Causal Part
Replace Smart Key Blade	86.52.37	0.2	01	C2P15132
Replace Smart Key Transmitter Silicone Pad	86.52.38
Replace Smart Key Chrome Rings	86.52.39

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

SMART KEY BLADE LATCH REPLACEMENT

Remove the key blade by pressing the clip. (Fig 1 and Fig 2)

Fig 1: Locating Clip

Fig 2: Locating Side Chrome Rings

Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver between the cover and the body, and lightly twist the screwdriver to remove the two side chrome rings one at a time. (Fig 2)
CAUTION: The green printed circuit board, battery or the battery contacts (arrowed in Fig 3) may NOT be touched during the work procedure. Oil or contamination on either can affect the key fob performance.

Fig 3: Locating Green Printed Circuit Board And Battery

NOTE: If required, battery replacement procedures are found on GTR under: View Owner's Information >The New XK > Owner's Handbooks > 2007 > LINK "Keys and Remote Controls" - Changing the Remote Control Battery.
Pull apart key fob.
Remove clip. (Fig 4)

Fig 4: Removing Clip

Install a new clip and spring, ensuring clipping feature is positioned in the front of end stop.
Re-assemble the two parts of the key assembly and press together.
Install the chrome finishers by pressing into place.
Insert the key blade.

SMART KEY TRANSMITTER SILICON PAD REPLACEMENT

Remove the key blade by pressing the clip. (Fig 1)
Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver between the cover and the body, and lightly twist the screwdriver to remove the two side chrome rings one at a time. (Fig 2)
CAUTION: The green printed circuit board, battery or the battery contacts (arrowed in E91988) may NOT be touched during the work procedure. Oil or contamination on either can affect the key fob performance.

NOTE: If required, battery replacement procedures are found on GTR under: View Owner's Information >The New XK > Owner's Handbooks > 2007 > LINK "Keys and Remote Controls" - Changing the Remote Control Battery.
Pull apart the key fob.
Remove the printed circuit board as follows:
- Apply a small amount of pressure to the key mat
- When the printed circuit board lifts from the plastic key housing slightly as the result of the pressure, take hold of the board by the black plastic part of the board.
- Pull the board out using the black plastic attached to the printed circuit board.
Note the position and orientation of the silicone pad. (Fig 6)

Fig 6: Identifying Position And Orientation Of Silicone Pad

Push the silicone pad from the inside of the key housing to remove it. (Fig 7)

Fig 7: Removing Silicone Pad From Key Housing

Install a new silicon pad as follows:
Insert the new silicone pad from inside the plastic key with the hazard button end first. (Fig 8)

Fig 8: Inserting New Silicone Pad

Position the hazard triangle end and swing the pad down into position. (Fig 8)
Apply pressure to edge of the seal by Lock/Unlock buttons to push silicone pad into location.
Verify that the seal is located in correct position.
CAUTION: The green printed circuit board, battery or the battery contacts (arrowed in E91988) may NOT be touched during the work procedure. Oil or contamination on either can affect the key fob performance.
Reassemble key taking care not to touch the printed circuit board, battery or battery contacts.
Place printed circuit board back into housing.
Re-assemble the two parts together and press in place.
Install the chrome finishers by pressing into place.

Fig 9: Locating Clip
Install key blade.

SMART KEY CHROME RINGS REPLACEMENT

Remove the key blade by pressing the clip. (Fig 9 and Fig 10)

Fig 10: Locating Side Chrome Rings

Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver between the cover and the body, and lightly twist the screwdriver to remove the two side chrome rings one at a time. (Fig 10)
Install the new pair of chrome rings (C2P 15136) by pressing into place.
Install key blade.