Why is there a warning light on my Jaguar X type?
Yesterday I have put other charged battery , in the evening warning ligt was on, but this morning didn’t. You need to have a full “charge check” done on the alternator, it may be faulty inside, if overcharging it will boil any battery you fit to the car, not cheap at £100 a pop!
What kind of battery does a Jaguar X-type have?
As you say, it could be a poor quality thing, and Jaguars do need the right battery as they have so many electronic features. If it is the alternator, the dealer should have sorted that out before he sold it. Peter. The correct battery should be 110 , and 70 or 80 amp.
What happens when the battery goes out in a Jaguar?
Jaguars are complicated as well as beautiful cars both to look at and to drive and batteries, when they are not the right ones tend to worry the ECU somewhat. And when the battery is on the way out, less important electrical functions [radio etc] are shut down by the computer. Peter.
What should the volts be on a Jaguar X?
with engine running it should be over 14 volts ideally 14volts to 14.5 volts, if it drops below 13.5volts running alternators it faulty, below 12.5 volts alternator fried
Yesterday I have put other charged battery , in the evening warning ligt was on, but this morning didn’t. You need to have a full “charge check” done on the alternator, it may be faulty inside, if overcharging it will boil any battery you fit to the car, not cheap at £100 a pop!
As you say, it could be a poor quality thing, and Jaguars do need the right battery as they have so many electronic features. If it is the alternator, the dealer should have sorted that out before he sold it. Peter. The correct battery should be 110 , and 70 or 80 amp.
Jaguars are complicated as well as beautiful cars both to look at and to drive and batteries, when they are not the right ones tend to worry the ECU somewhat. And when the battery is on the way out, less important electrical functions [radio etc] are shut down by the computer. Peter.
with engine running it should be over 14 volts ideally 14volts to 14.5 volts, if it drops below 13.5volts running alternators it faulty, below 12.5 volts alternator fried
What happens if the battery doesn’t work on a Jaguar?
It isn’t a particular clever unit as units go these days and will only accept a couple of battery types – both of which are those supplied by Jaguar, if your battery isn’t of the Ah or type expected the module will never properly learn.
It isn’t a particular clever unit as units go these days and will only accept a couple of battery types – both of which are those supplied by Jaguar, if your battery isn’t of the Ah or type expected the module will never properly learn.
What to do when the ABS light goes off on a Jaguar X?
To pinpoint the fault within the ABS system we recommend using the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Jaguar OBD Code Reader kit which will give you unique fault codes, and a description of the fault. Once the fault has been fixed you can also use the i930 to erase the trouble codes and turn off the ABS light on the dashboard.
When does the battery warning light come on?
Battery Warning Light On! It came on as soon as I started the engine after a 24 hour stop. Decent drive and switch off and restart – but the light comes back. It had a replacement alternator last year (Refurbished and prob out of guarantee :argh: ) and checking the output with OBD device shows 13.6 / 7 Volts (steady).
What is the diagnostic code for a Jaguar check engine light?
Refer to our Generic OBD II code list for definitions on all other Jaguar diagnostic trouble codes. Manufacturer Specific Codes P1000OBD Systems Readiness Test Not Complete P1104Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Ground – Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit TestingFor Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code P1111System Pass
What causes a battery warning light on the dashboard?
See how you can fix the battery warning light on dashboard with this five problem that you can look at. While the battery light might seem like there is a battery problem, but in fact there could be other numerous issue causing the battery light to activate. To see what is really wrong with the car see this video for things you can check.
What kind of battery does a jaguar’s type have?
My S type has a 95 ah as recommended by Jaguar. Jaguars are complicated as well as beautiful cars both to look at and to drive and batteries, when they are not the right ones tend to worry the ECU somewhat. And when the battery is on the way out, less important electrical functions [radio etc] are shut down by the computer.
Why is the Def warning light not working on my Jaguar?
If the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning lamp illuminates, the level of DEF is seriously low. Follow the on-screen messages; your Jaguar will not run when the DEF reservoir has run dry. The lamp also illuminates if the incorrect fluid has been added to the system, or if there is a fault with the system.
What should the battery be on a new Jaguar?
The correct battery should be 110 , and 70 or 80 amp. The price for a new one should be around £70. Thanks peter. Attached a couple of pics. One shows it’s clearly new. The other 510A. Don’t know if this is the issue?? Thanks for the Photo’s, Andy. It now becomes clear.
Battery Warning Light On! It came on as soon as I started the engine after a 24 hour stop. Decent drive and switch off and restart – but the light comes back. It had a replacement alternator last year (Refurbished and prob out of guarantee :argh: ) and checking the output with OBD device shows 13.6 / 7 Volts (steady).
If the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning lamp illuminates, the level of DEF is seriously low. Follow the on-screen messages; your Jaguar will not run when the DEF reservoir has run dry. The lamp also illuminates if the incorrect fluid has been added to the system, or if there is a fault with the system.
The correct battery should be 110 , and 70 or 80 amp. The price for a new one should be around £70. Thanks peter. Attached a couple of pics. One shows it’s clearly new. The other 510A. Don’t know if this is the issue?? Thanks for the Photo’s, Andy. It now becomes clear.
What does the Def warning light on a Jaguar mean?
If the DEF reservoir runs out completely, the car will stop rather than risk damaging the engine. The warning lamp illuminates red to warn the driver that the level of DEF is seriously low. It also comes on red if the incorrect fluid has been added to the system, or if there is a fault with the system.
Is there a way to reset a Jaguar battery?
When I tried my portable power pack all sorts of warnings came up like handbrake not in park, service needed etc and of course it was only serviced recently and had a new battery less than a year ago. Car had only been standing for 3 days so something is amiss.
Can you reset the ECU on a Jaguar X type?
The ECU (Electronic Control Unit) can play up on older Jags and cause many problems. It is simple to reset it and make the car drive smoother. The reset will clear old error codes but it will also disable the radio in the UK and Europe so make sure you have the radio code. (This doesn’t happen in the USA). Loading…