What to do if your Jaguar XK has electrical problems?
The Electrical Manual nor the Factory Service Manual give no clue as to how to perform a test at the module level. Thus, the remaining option is to buy an expensive module, install it, and see if problems travel away with the old module, an expensive piece of guesswork.
Why does my Jaguar XK battery drain so quickly?
After doing research, I find that the electronics in the car drain the battery fairly heavily for an hour after turning off the car, unless you lock the doors, then it drains for 15 mins. I will begin locking the doors every time I shut the car off, even in my garage, and see it that helps.
Is there a problem with my 1997 Jaguar XK8?
Having the same problem with 1997XK8- hood latch failure, top is up, but won’t go down and back windows won’t go up…how did you resovle problem? I did not have the same problem as you are having, so I won’t guess how to fix it.
Is the Jaguar XK convertible a good car?
The new version XK (2007 on) is a superb car. But if you think it has the same electrical demands as a 1995 car, you are very much mistaken. It needs full voltage, all the time. I was the second owner of an ’09 XK coupe. It was my regular driver for 2.5 years, I locked it every time I parked it, no matter where.
The Electrical Manual nor the Factory Service Manual give no clue as to how to perform a test at the module level. Thus, the remaining option is to buy an expensive module, install it, and see if problems travel away with the old module, an expensive piece of guesswork.
After doing research, I find that the electronics in the car drain the battery fairly heavily for an hour after turning off the car, unless you lock the doors, then it drains for 15 mins. I will begin locking the doors every time I shut the car off, even in my garage, and see it that helps.
Having the same problem with 1997XK8- hood latch failure, top is up, but won’t go down and back windows won’t go up…how did you resovle problem? I did not have the same problem as you are having, so I won’t guess how to fix it.
The new version XK (2007 on) is a superb car. But if you think it has the same electrical demands as a 1995 car, you are very much mistaken. It needs full voltage, all the time. I was the second owner of an ’09 XK coupe. It was my regular driver for 2.5 years, I locked it every time I parked it, no matter where.
Why is my satnav not working in my Jaguar XK?
The unit is failing to locate satellites and unfortunately recently out of its warranty period. The local Jaguar dealer says it is an internal fault in the nav module. Most unfortunately, they’re quoting £1,700 for a new unit to replace it. Does the unit really need replacing? Are there companies around which might repair it more cheaply?
Why does my Jaguar XK have a roof problem?
What happened was it the latch mechanism closed partially before the hood latched in, so he manually pushed the roof latch into the mechanism, then luricated the mechanism quite a bit. But this is the second time that I have a roof problem, so maybe I need the flush the fluid as many people had advised.
What’s the owner experience of a Jaguar XK?
So far, ownerhsip-experience-wise: The AM radio has gone adios. Averaging ~20mpg in mixed driving, need to buy some fresh Zaino but am enjoying the shine supplied by the dealer. 12 year old son approves of the car, 15 year old daughter not so much. She feels the $ was better spent on home renovations and college savings.
Where can I get support for my Jaguar?
Help is on its way. Whatever the situation, you can get support at the roadside 24 hours a day, every day of the year anywhere in the U.S. while your car is under warranty. For assistance, call 1-800-4-JAGUAR (800) 452-4827.
Are there extended warranties on a Jaguar XK?
Once the kid is in there, I have to move the passenger seat all the way forward and the back all the way up – and his feet still hit the back of the front seat. For the older kids, the room back there is fine. I hear carchex is a reputable provider of extended warranties.
I have the new XK convertible, and only after a few months I found myself having to swerve to avoid running over a cyclist who smashed into a parked car’s door. As I ended up on the wrong side of the road, and oncoming taxi collided almost head on with me going at 45mph+.