1997 Jaguar Xk8 Changed Battery Original Remote Door Lock Unlock Device Car

1997 JAGUAR XK8
13,000 MILES
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I changed the battery in my original remote door lock/unlock device. The car doesn't start as if the engine is in lock-out mode so that my key no longer works. Could changing the battery cause the engine to be in lock-out mode? If so, how do I unlock?
Dec 13, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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look in your manual on how to reset your security system. that may be the problem.
Dec 13, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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