Antitheft - Smart Key Removal From Docking Station

NUMBER: XK303-001

MODEL: 2007 XK

DATE: June 06, 2006

SECTION: 303-07

Smart Key Removal from Docking Station

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

New XK VIN: All
Model Year: All

CONDITION SUMMARY:

REMOVAL OF SMART KEY FROM DOCKING STATION WITH TRANSIT RELAY INSTALLED

CAUTION:
Damage to the Smart Key may occur if procedures are not adhered to.

NOTE:
The Smart Key must be correctly inserted into the docking station before starting the vehicle with the Battery Isolation Transit Relay installed.

Situation:

This "information only" bulletin has been published to inform dealer personnel of the proper procedures for removing the vehicle Smart Key from the docking station when the Battery Transit Relay is installed.

Action:

When the Transit Relay is installed, refer to the Repair Procedures detailed in this bulletin to properly remove the Smart Key from the docking station.

NOTE:
A number of production vehicles in the VIN range B04704 to B04753 were built without the return spring installed in the Smart Key docking station cover. The docking station cover will need to be opened and closed manually on these vehicles. The lack of a return spring is not considered a fault. Components associated with the missing return spring are not to be replaced under Warranty.

PARTS:

No parts required. Information purposes only.

WARRANTY:

This bulletin is issued for information purposes only. Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REMOVAL OF SMART KEY WITH TRANSIT RELAY INSTALLED AND ENGINE "OFF"

CAUTION:
NO device of any type is to be used to pull the Smart Key out of the docking station slot.

NOTE:
After turning the ignition "off" a motor will drive the Smart Key to the ejected position, allowing removal. If the Smart Key does not automatically eject after turning the ignition "off" the following procedure must be followed to eject and safely remove the Smart Key.

1. Ensure the engine has stopped.





2. Ensure the transmission is in the Park position. (1 in Figure 1)

3. Slide the Smart Key docking station cover to the open position and hold open.

4. Wait 60 seconds.

5. Press downward on the Smart Key and release. (2 in Figure 1)

6. Observe the key self-eject half way. (3 in Figure 1)

7. Manually remove the Smart Key from the docking station.





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