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.

Is there any drain on the Jaguar battery?

He showed me his test readout which gave the battery a perfect rating with zero drain. But isn’t it almost impossible for me to leave anything running so as to cause the battery to drain, I asked.

Why is there no audio on my XKR?

Other odd things were that sometimes the centre screen would get stuck on the XKR logo screen unless you turned the engine off, locked the car, unlocked and restarted it. Mostly it would work normally, but sometimes too there would be no audio until you pressed the audio button on the screen, even though it was on when last used.

Why did my Jaguar Landrover not turn on?

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. I rang Jaguar Assistance and was astonished when their LandRover turned into my drive 25 minutes later.

He showed me his test readout which gave the battery a perfect rating with zero drain. But isn’t it almost impossible for me to leave anything running so as to cause the battery to drain, I asked.

How to jumpstart a 2009-2015 Jaguar XF?

How to Jumpstart a 2009-2015 Jaguar XF 1. Getting Started – Prepare for the repair 2. Access Battery – Learn where the battery is located 3. Jump Points – Locate the positive terminal and the ground 4. Jump Procedure – Correctly hook up the jumper cables and jump 5.

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?

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.

Where is the jump start on a Mercedes Benz?

If your Mercedes-Benz doesn’t have the jump start connection points, you will need to connect directly to the battery. The battery is located in the trunk, engine bay, under the front passenger seat or under the rear passenger seat.

Who is the designer of the Jaguar XK?

With the much-admired new XK already considered a future design classic, Jaguar’s creative team, led by Ian Callum, had a great starting point from which to produce the XKR.

How many horsepower does a 2007 Jaguar XKR have?

At 300 horsepower, it wasn’t as though I had trouble merging onto freeways in the 2007 Jaguar XK. But the 420-horsepower XKR — that’s 30 more horses than even the… Read more The 2007 Jaguar XKR is a high-performance version of the XK, available in both coupe and convertible body styles.

What’s the modal window on a 2007 Jaguar XKR?

This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes you through the 2007 Jaguar XKR Coupe and Convertible. Super fun and very fast…luxury with power and styling!!

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.

Are there any battery issues in my Jaguar?

No battery issues, my hearing aid is working well Auto lights apparently can drain the battery I believe.

What should I do if my JAG battery loses charge?

JAG. Independents are really good, but electrics are bit of a black art. Could be worth getting it checked by professional Auto Electrician. Final & last resort is use special charger designed for maintaining battery power when cars are in storage for few weeks. I am sure That I read of someone on here that did this, problems stopped.

How to reset the ecu-1 Jaguar car forum?

Restart the clock (where fitted) and set it to the correct time. Simultaneously press “>>” “PTY” “A.MEM” should only take 2 or 3 seconds and the radio turns on. 1. NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected it is necessary to

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.

Why is my soft top on my Jaguar XK not working?

This video will show you the first thing to check when your convertible top on a Jaguar XK or XKR is not working. This is a commonly overlooked issue when the Jaguar soft top is not working. There are more details if you need it in the owner’s manual. Feel free to reach out to me if this does not work for you or you need more help. Loading…

How to reset the roof on a Jaguar XK?

There is a guy on a US Jag forum , the guy who supplies the remote roof kit for the XK and he seems be a guru on roof issues. He always seems to suggest first is to hold the roof button in for at least 60 secs . Also to reset windows . if the windows are now up as you suggest then they will need to be opened.

How to calibrate the parking brake on a Jaguar?

4 Confirm that the message “NOT CALIBRATED” or “APPLY FOOT AND PARK BRAKE” is displayed on the instrument cluster message centre. This indicates the the parking brake is in calibration mode. 5 Lightly press the foot brake. 6 Apply the parking brake by using the EPB switch. 7 Release the parking brake.

Is the 2010 Jaguar XKR 5.0 a good car?

I’ve also got a friend who has the 2010 XKR 5.0 and like you we have questionable roads, in hindsight he would have saved a bit of money and bought an XK because you simply cant use all the power. Thanks all, I’m finding this very helpful.

Why did I have to call Jaguar assistance again?

Called Jaguar Assistance again, exact same fault diagnosed. This time it went back to the supplying dealer, who had it for two weeks, partly because I told them if it wasn’t fixed this time, the Sale of Goods Act was going to get an airing.

Which is better the xk or the XKR?

The xk is no slow coach, far from it. With all the electronic aids both these have, unless you drive like a muppet, road cond should not phase you or the car. As for brake pads etc can’t see there being too much difference in cost between the two? If you can drive both examples back to back. That may help in your choice. Good luck.

When was the last time I serviced my Jaguar XK XKR?

Mileage: 71,614 miles Body Type: Convertible Color: Black Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Number of owners unknown. Last serviced at 16,832 miles in Scottsdale, AZ on 03/24/20 • Vehicle serviced • Safety inspection performed. Mileage: 16,742 miles Body Type: Coupe Color: Red Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L

Is the X150 XKR still a good car?

Mostly 500+ BHP just means you catch up with the next traffic jam more quickly. Most of the time I find I’m barely touching the throttle, but it’s still very fast and the car is very fluid. If you can stretch to a 5L, go for it and enjoy yourself.

Which is better the XKR or the XFR?

I think I’d go with either a 4.2 XKR (advantages are proven reliability, port injection so no coking problems) or a 5.0 NASP (better fuel consumption, newer car). As previously stated the 5.0 XKR is a bit too much really, and from my experience of the two the XKR struggles more for traction than the XFR.

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.

How does Jaguar assistance work on the XKR?

Called Jaguar Assistance, they jump started it to put a bit of power in the battery, then locked it with some monitoring equipment attached to see what would happen.

How do you take a battery cable out of a Jaguar?

You remove the “-“ cable from the battery then take that cable and place it on the “+” cable and hold it in place for 30 seconds then place the “-“ cable back on the battery.

Why does my Jaguar XF Sportbrake not start?

Hi, I’ve had an issue for the last few weeks whereby I go to start my 62 plate Jaguar XF Sportbrake and I get a myriad of warnings. At first it started with a single DSC Unavailable. hen the Par Brake and Emergency Parking brake warnings followed… soon the Gearbox, ABS, EBD , Blind SPot…

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