I have a 06 Jaguar S Type..my remote stopped working. I've been told it can only be reprogrammed by a jaguar dealer... Hate to go but is it really the only choice?

SOURCE: reprogramming jaguar x type key fob

Your key FOB is easily programmed by yourself without the need of computer, here is how: Push and hold the trip computer button on the left stalk, while holding the button turn the ignition ON and OFF several times untill you hear a confirmation tone from the glovebox area, when the tone is heard, release the button and remove the key from the ignition, immediately after push any button on the Key FOB and you'll hear another tone that confirms the programming.

SOURCE: jaguar x-type gear oil change

RedLine 75W140 Sythetic try this stuff if you cannot find it an any store then check here. http://www.shopmpt.com/redline/gear.html.
Those are manual transmission here is for auto matic.
Jaguar X-Type --Calls for the following fluid compatible specs... EssoLT 71141(BMW); Shell ATF 3403 M115; Shell M1375.4; MERCON V XT-5-QMATF; IDEMITSU K17; Jatco 3100 PL085

Or if you want the best bang for the buck:

1.Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF(about $4/qt)
2. Valvoline Mercon V(about $5/qt)

You can find it at most local part stores...

Raygin

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• Posted on Apr 03, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Jaguar S-Type, programming a key fob

The switchblade key would need to be compatable with your ignition switch barrel. Only normally available from jag dealers who check the Jag owners register before supplying you a replacement.
The older type seperate fobs could be programmed by switching the ignition on and off 8 times (allowing all functions to settle) and on the 9th switch on - press a button on each fob and then switch off. to test use a good fob to lock the car then try the reprogammed fob to unlock/lock. Sometimes this works first time - sometimes needs a couple of tries.

SOURCE: Gearbox fault of Jaguar S Type

unfortunately when that code, and that gear box fault light comes on, its pretty much game over for the transmission. It only a matter of time before performance of the transmission gets worse and worse. BUT that transmission is VERY easy to replace, i would check out a few trustworthy independent shops to give you a better price! I am usually a die-hard dealership, having been working at this jaguar land rover dealership for the last 2 years, but you are pretty much for sure going to be a cheaper price on the labor and like i said it is a pretty easy task.

My only precaution MAKE SURE IF YOU GETTING A USED TRANSMISSION THAT YOU GET SOME TYPE OF WARRANTY ON IT. Too many times have I seen customers loose thousands of dollars paying someone to put a used engine or transmission and have it fail almost right away.

SOURCE: The rear parking sensors on my jaguar xtype not working

replace them