What kind of battery do I need for a Jaguar XKR?
One answer was “You need a beefy battery ie 100aH, Lorry type ideal. Two decent jumb leads. Attach positive to fuse box under in engine bay ( There is a covered positive terminal next to it, has a rubber removable cap. Find a decent earth point in bay. Connect it up and it should start and open up the boot!!
Is there a problem with my Jaguar XKR?
I’ve owned my 2007 XKR for a couple of months and only driven it once or twice a week and not yet on a long journey. Last week I saw the first sign of a battery problem when the main display screen wouldn’t light up until I restarted the engine.
What should I do if my Jaguar XK8 battery dies?
Even if you can’t open either door due to mechanical problem in the locks either charge or replace the battery and then you should be back to normal and be able to unlock the doors by using the key fob.Unless you have a new – ish ” smart charger ” I would recommend disconnecting the battery before connecting the charger.
What to do if your Jaguar has no power?
If your Jaguar has no power, use this method to open the trunk and jump-start the battery in the trunk. The Jaguar key does not unlock the car door. The trunk will not open.
What to do if your Jaguar XKR battery goes flat?
Battery has gone completely flat. Can open the car with the key but not the boot. Guess where battery is – right, in the boot! Any suggestions on how to access/get into boot to recharge the battery please?
How can I drain the battery in my Jaguar?
Basically you need an ammeter that can handle up to 10A. Disconnect the battery negative lead and insert the ammeter between the battery negative post and the negative connector. Turn the ignition on to position II for 10 seconds (everything briefly goes bananas on the instrument pack) then turn off and remove the key.
Can a 97 XK8 have a flat battery?
I have a 97 XK8 with a flat battery which means I can’t access either the drivers door or the boot. The key fob will not work and using the key manually has no effect.
Where is the keyhole on a Jaguar XKR?
Another (on the same page) “ON the right side below tail light is the XK8 or R logo. A keyhole is in the left side of the logo to give access to the Trunk (boot in your case)” You only need enough power to work the electrics, to open the boot, not start the car.
Another (on the same page) “ON the right side below tail light is the XK8 or R logo. A keyhole is in the left side of the logo to give access to the Trunk (boot in your case)” You only need enough power to work the electrics, to open the boot, not start the car.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Jaguar?
When the battery is disconnected, these adaptations are lost. On reconnection, therefore, some slightly abnormal drive symptoms may occur and the vehicle may need to be driven10 miles (16 kilometres) or more while the control system re-adapts. this is a simple link for resets after battery disconnect.