What was the problem with my Jaguar door lock?
Wasn’t completely watching what they did but they fixed it alright and they didn’t leave any signs of unprofessional entry to the locks etc. FYI it was the passengers side front door which was playing up. I thought it was just the consistently cold weather we’ve been having but turns out it was something mechanical.
How do you open the doors on a Jaguar?
If i unlock the car, with one or two clicks, then place the keys away from the car, all doors will open apart from the drivers door! When the fault first showed, this was exactly the same BUT the drivers door would open and not the passenger door! But if i hold the keys in my hand, I.E. use key-less entry, the doors all open!
What causes a car door to fail to unlock?
Symptom Specific Symptom Possible Cause Check Result/Action Yes – Remove casing and check linkage rod connection from lock barrel to latch The car or a door fails to unlock cont. Key Linkage rod or lock barrel operating lever is disconnected (driver’s door) Do all doors fail to unlock?
Can a key fob not lock a car?
So with a failed boot sensor, the car will never lock on the fob! The fob can be set to open all doors together on one press of the fob or driver’s door and boot only on first press and other doors on a second press.
What to do if your Jaguar front door locks are not working?
Called on my local locksmiths Thamesmead and they came over immediately. Wasn’t completely watching what they did but they fixed it alright and they didn’t leave any signs of unprofessional entry to the locks etc. FYI it was the passengers side front door which was playing up.
Symptom Specific Symptom Possible Cause Check Result/Action Yes – Remove casing and check linkage rod connection from lock barrel to latch The car or a door fails to unlock cont. Key Linkage rod or lock barrel operating lever is disconnected (driver’s door) Do all doors fail to unlock?
So with a failed boot sensor, the car will never lock on the fob! The fob can be set to open all doors together on one press of the fob or driver’s door and boot only on first press and other doors on a second press.
What to do if your car door is not locking?
But as Wilf says, yours should be in warranty so a 1-hour job at your dealer. Boot, bonnet not locking fine (sensor, cable issue) or door lock actuator. These might be the faults I’e read about couple of times here. Yup, in warranty, went past the dealer today, they think it’s likely to be the motor etc but can’t look till Friday.
Wasn’t completely watching what they did but they fixed it alright and they didn’t leave any signs of unprofessional entry to the locks etc. FYI it was the passengers side front door which was playing up. I thought it was just the consistently cold weather we’ve been having but turns out it was something mechanical.
Why does my Jaguar XF not lock or unlock?
Just recently my two rear doors will not lock or unlock with the remote, I have to push the button on the inside to lock or unlock. No problems with front doors and everything else works fine, no battery issues either. Anyone have any ideas? Hello, Watching the replies to this.
How much does it cost to replace a door latch on a Jaguar XF?
I replaced the latch assembly on both doors. Quite expensive at around £150 each. The one for keyless entry has an extra motor. Requires quite a bit of stripping down of the door to replace. Window has to come out as well. Sounds worse than it is but takes a bit of time and fiddling!
What happens when you turn off the ignition on a Jaguar?
When activated, it de-energizes the ignition relays in the engine compartment, driver’s side fascia and trunk fuse boxes. It also removes ground inputs from the BPM and windshield wiper stalk switch. This stops the engine and fuel pump, unlocks any locked door, and de-energizes unnecessary electrical systems.
How to fix front door lock on Jaguar XF club?
The replacement of the part was pretty straight forward, if not rather fiddly with having to remove the window and guide rails to get the lock assembly out, but all went back together fine. Can anyone help resolve my problem?
Why is my front passenger door lock not working?
My vehicle has a key fob with a keyless entry proximity system. The front passenger door lock developed a fault whereby the door could not be opened from the outside using the door handle when the vehicle was unlocked, but could be opened this way if you had the proximity key fob in your pocket.
Is the door lock on a Volvo S60 the same as a Jaguar?
At one time the solenoid, which is the part that has failed, used to be separate to the lock mechanism and cost at the most £30 to buy, but it appears the car manufacturers have found a new way to screw the customer. As an aside the auto elec said the lock mechanism is identical to the Volvo S60. Phil
If i unlock the car, with one or two clicks, then place the keys away from the car, all doors will open apart from the drivers door! When the fault first showed, this was exactly the same BUT the drivers door would open and not the passenger door! But if i hold the keys in my hand, I.E. use key-less entry, the doors all open!
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.
Are there any problems with the Jaguar XK?
I have an XKR 2009 the new 5 litre engine model. It has behaved perfectly from new until now (2014) when electrical problems have started. Battery not charging light (on for a couple of milliseconds on start-up) Then smart key not found (despite new batteries) so had to insert key in slot.
When is the last Open Door in a Jaguar?
Jaguar Smart Key check When the last open door is closed, the vehicle will perform a search of the vehicle interior for the Jaguar Smart Key. If one is not found a message SMART KEY NOT FOUND, PLEASE INSERT IN SLOTwill be displayed for four seconds on message centre .
Is there a central locking malfunction on a Jaguar?
When you sit in the car and try and lock the car using the dash buttons – Nothing.. We have checked all the fuses and they are ok.. I’m reluctant to have any thing to do with going to a jag dealership as i’ve been poorly treated in the past (i will bore you on another post later on that one)
I have an XKR 2009 the new 5 litre engine model. It has behaved perfectly from new until now (2014) when electrical problems have started. Battery not charging light (on for a couple of milliseconds on start-up) Then smart key not found (despite new batteries) so had to insert key in slot.
How much does it cost to put a door lock on a Jaguar?
The lock assembly is about £100 retail, and it shouldn’t take more than an hour to fit. The door will open because you use the handle, this lifts the solenoid, it’s when you rely solely on the solenoid to work the lock it falls down, I’m assuming yours is keyless entry as is mine.
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.