How to charge a flat battery on the Jaguar X308 XJ?
Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car). Two securing nuts for the cable are covered by rubber boots. Attach the positive lead from a charger to the nut and the negative to the car body.
What to do if your JAG battery goes flat?
If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car).
What kind of Charger do I need for my Jaguar?
As above, but make sure you use a smart charger (like a CTEK) designed for longer term connection to the battery, not a “dumb” trickle charger. Excuse my ignorance but do I have to disconnect all leads before connecting charger to the battery cheers
What’s the best way to charge a Jaguar XF?
AM. Ctek do extension leads and it’s this that is fine enough to pass through the boot seal. Best to keep the charger and mains lead/plug in the dry. I reverse mine up to about 3 feet from the garage doors. Perfect! Many thanks, my XF is garaged for long periods so this will be ideal!
Can a flat battery charge a Jaguar XJ?
How to charge a Flat Battery on the XJ with no access to the boot! Credit to Paul Bennet on Facebook for the following Tip! If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid.
How to charge a flat battery on the X308 XJ?
There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car). Two securing nuts for the cable are covered by rubber boots.
Why is the alternator on my Jeep not charging?
Looks like the field coil of the alternator isn’t getting power. There are 3 wires attached to the alternator. One is a big fat wire that goes to the battery, this is the alternator output. The other two wires feed power to the field coil.
If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car).
When did the Jaguar XJ8 3.2 come out?
This Jaguar XJ8 3.2 was produced from 1997 to 2002. It is part of the X300 / X308 generation XJ. It’s a facelift of the 1995 Jaguar XJ6 Classic 4.0 and was replaced in 2003 by a new generation XJ 2003 Jaguar XJ6 3.0.
What happens if I Disconnect my XJ8 battery?
Don’t disconnect your XJ8 battery if you can help it. It can cause various relays to “stick” open and subsequently drain the battery. Can you guess how I found out?
Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car). Two securing nuts for the cable are covered by rubber boots. Attach the positive lead from a charger to the nut and the negative to the car body.
Don’t disconnect your XJ8 battery if you can help it. It can cause various relays to “stick” open and subsequently drain the battery. Can you guess how I found out?
Is it OK to disconnect Jaguar PistonHeads battery?
– Page 1 – Jaguar – PistonHeads UK Don’t disconnect your XJ8 battery if you can help it. It can cause various relays to “stick” open and subsequently drain the battery. Can you guess how I found out?
Can a car battery go flat during a lockdown?
Drivers who have not driven their car since the UK was put into a coronavirus lockdown could suffer a false start when they next get behind the wheel, a breakdown rescue provider has warned. The two weeks since Boris Johnson ordered people to avoid non-essential travel is enough time for some car batteries to become flat, according to the RAC.
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.
Why does my car lock not work with a flat battery?
I guess the keyless entry doesn’t work because the car battery (not the key fob battery) is flat. There is a key inside the fob, but when I try to use that, I get the ‘clunk clunk’ lock mechanism moving noise but the door still won’t open! 😡
Is there a problem with the Jaguar XJ8 L?
If the car is driven everyday, there is usually no problem the next Jaguar XJ8 L: The same Jag has always had a battery drain problem. Experience: 30 years of experience working with Jaguars. Independent European shop owner and technician. Hello, I’m Jason.
How do you unlock a Jaguar with a dead battery?
In this guide, you will find instructions on manually opening a Jaguar that won’t unlock because it has a dead battery or a faulty key fob. Remove the emergency key from the keyfob. Insert the emergency key in the small hole under the driver’s door handle.
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.
Is it OK to disconnect Jaguar XJ8 battery?
Don’t disconnect your XJ8 battery if you can help it. – Page 1 – Jaguar – PistonHeads UK Don’t disconnect your XJ8 battery if you can help it. It can cause various relays to “stick” open and subsequently drain the battery.
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.
Why is my XJ8 battery still pulling 4amps?
To be fair, the guy seemed to know what he was doing and his way around Jags. Found the faulty circuit/network/wossname as the heated screen which was pulling 4amps, took the fuse out and it was down to about 0.6 which he reckoned was still a bit high.
What causes a car battery to not hold a charge?
Average rating from 215 customers who received a Battery will not hold a charge Inspection. You’re late for work and rush out to your car, only to find that it won’t start. The headlights are dim and the engine simply refuses to turn over. You realize that your battery is dead. How did this happen?
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.