Valet switch

1998 JAGUAR XK8
70,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BWFOX55
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I have a convertible. I hit the valet switch by mistake. Trunk is locked, the convertible top is stuck half inch from closing. There is no switch in glove compartment nor any keyhole between the X and the K.
Only have the black key, no owners manual.
Oct 26, 2017 at 7:22 AM
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It sounds like the system needs to have a hard reboot. Remove the negative battery cable and touch it too the positive terminal for five minutes. This will discharge the capacitors in the system.

Reconnect the battery and see whats happens.

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 27, 2017 at 7:10 AM
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