Old Sep 26, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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From: N.E., KS, USA
Default Re: key fob won't work, alarm goes off - stuck!

Worked this morning ...

My cheapo battery checker (electrolyte float-type) showed all six cells very low charge in the main battery. Also was a little low on water (added after). Then charged the battery, but quickly said it was fully charged. Only gives 12.0 V with car off (should be about 13.6). So looks like I at least need a battery!

Darn ... was going to drive the XF next week. Now would like to find a replacement OEM (Varta?) battery, or make a long trip to Sam's Club for the cheapo Eveready as a temporary fix.
 
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