Will there be a new Jaguar XK?
The XK was discontinued in 2014. It is believed that Callum’s team completed a design concept for an XK replacement prior to the second-generation model being axed. However, the latest project is believed to be entirely new and unlikely to be launched until at least 2021.
Is there a problem with the Jaguar XKR battery?
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. Then today, when I tried to power up, the engine gave a half hearted whimper and died, leaving all the alert lights flashing and I wasn’t even able to persuade the (keyless) ignition to turn off.
Why is my Jaguar XK convertible not working?
Since replacing alternator at Jaguar garage, because of internal shorting, battery was drained, lights faded within seconds,- on return from garage the hood will not operate. R… read more RandyH918 retired
What to do if your JAG battery goes flat?
Folowing the battery going flat after the car had been standing a few days, I replaced my battery (not at a Jag dealer). This worked for a few weeks but the problem has started again. My local garage says the battery is OK and the alternator OK. So what is it?
When did the battery go bad on my Jaguar?
Consulted my independent in Preston who found out that there was a ‘Service Action’on the battery which Stratstone Manchester failed to attend to when the car waspurchased last November. I have had other problems over the past 8 months whichis another story.
How do you change battery on Jaguar XKR-XK?
TIP: you need to undo the bottom bracket being held by two 10 mm bolts and once you have that off you can remove the 2 nuts hold the bottom part of the battery at about 0:27 you can see the 2 nuts and on the left one of the 2 bolts to get the bottom bracket out. It is important to match up the proper numbers when replacing the battery.
What did I do with my Jaguar XF battery?
Checked battery connections and all fine- did a few amp readings by the battery looms and then in the engine bay. Silly sod like me kept driving the car- it died at a 4way crossing… Managed to coast the car into a quiet side street. Had a mate pick up and go Halfords.l for a battery 100quid or so.
What causes a Jaguar XK8 battery to lose charge?
Low temperatures significantly reduce battery output, making things worse. Alarm system uses more power than you may think. Having said all that most XK’s do not suffer as yours has.
How to reset the battery in a Jaguar?
8 Release the foot brake. 9 Confirm that the brake warning lamp is no longer illuminated on the instrument pack and that “NOT CALIBRATED” message is no longer displayed in the message centre. 10 apply and release the EPB 5 times to ensure no error is present.