Can a parking brake be removed from a Jaguar?

Drove until first stop and then park brake locked on and Selector stuck in P. Jaguar Assist called and passed to AA. Selector sorted by lifting and moving lock located to left of gear stick. Brake still locked on. Battery removal no go. Removed the two plugs from Park Brake module (right hand side boot level with fuel filler.

Why is my automatic shift stuck in Park?

Another reason the automatic gear shift stuck in park could be a problem with the brake switch. If the brake light is not on when you push on the brake, the switch might be the source of trouble.

Can a car shift out of park mode?

The shifting does not move out of the ‘park’ mode in most modern vehicles. Unless you apply the brakes, the car won’t shift out of park. It is a standard safety feature.

Is the park brake fault on a Jaguar out of warranty?

If you can’t solve this yourself and have numerous error codes when the car is put on the diagnostic machine, send Liam at Jaguar Customer Relations a personal message (you can find messages from him on a number of XJ 351 threads) Your car may be out of warranty, but you don’t expect a 4 year old car to display loads of error codes.

What to do if parking brake does not work on Jaguar XF?

turn the ignition on, press the brake pedal lightly and try to engage the parking brake. if that does not work I think there is a software update for the XF, just inquire at the dealer, if you can not find a helpful one, ring TAunton Jaguar for advice, nice people.

Is the park brake still working despite a warning message?

Daniel. Is the park brake still working despite the warning message, or is it permanently released or permanently on? There are a number of problems with the XF’s Electronic Park Release reported if you Google it.

Are there any problems with the Jaguar XF?

There are a number of problems with the XF’s Electronic Park Release reported if you Google it. Before you pay out it is probably worth reading through them as some people seem to have been able to solve various problems without resorting to a Jaguar Dealership.

How to change the parking lamp in a 2002 Jaguar S-type?

The AA disconnected the battery without sucess – but not for 10 minutes. Perhaps that would have solved it. The car had to be recovered to a dealer – its too clever for its own good! You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. How do you change the parking lamp in a 2002 jaguar s-type?

Is there parking brake warning that brake cannot be?

Re: S type jaguar parking brake warning that brake cannot… “The vehicle was imobolised by a computer failure on 18th January 2010. On reporting my problem to your company, as the car was supplied by you and having done under 10,000 miles is under warranty, I was refered to the AA.

What do you mean by parking brake fault?

Do you mean ‘parking brake fault’ This message can sometimes appear with low battery causing the electronic park brake to lose its calibration.

How do you change the parking brake on a Jaguar?

To recalibrate it disconnect your battery and leave for 10 Min’s. then reconnect and with the ignition on apply the foot brake and whilst keeping applied switch the parking brake on. then release the foot brake turn ignition off – on and the handbrake fault message should be gone and the parking brake should release as you drive off.

How to calibrate the EPB on a Jaguar?

Still the same problem, locked in park and trying to calibrate the EPB mode but failing with the Cannot Engage Parking Break message. I tried the calibration method several times (pump the foot brake 5 times then hold down the foot brake lightly, apply the parking break, release the parking break and then the foot brake) which didn’t help.

What causes hand brake problems in a Jaguar?

Also worth checking, and this can cause Hand Brake problems, is the state of the inside faces of the rear Discs, as these can wear/score quite badly, with this wear being concealed by the brake back plate assembly. Telfer.

What’s the emergency EPB release on a Jaguar?

Emergency EPB (Electronic Park Brake) Release? I’ve just had this problem after being parked up for 10 days (since before snow arrived). Fault indicated, could engage gear, tried to move in D and then in R, no luck. Called Jaguar Assistance, as I have extended warranty.

How to release the park brake on a Jaguar?

I pulled the cover around the auto selector (remove ash tray and gently prize up with your fingers from the edge nearest the radio) and twisted the small plastic dowel 90 degrees (on the left side of the selector mounting). This released it from Park so I could get home.

How do you put a Jaguar in neutral?

Press start button (no foot brake) to light up the ignition. Finger off button. Foot on brake. Put in neutral…? sorted now though, thanks! How did you manage to get it into neutral. It’s always good to know these things!

What to do if your parking brake is stuck?

Identical problems in the recent snow. Drove until first stop and then park brake locked on and Selector stuck in P. Jaguar Assist called and passed to AA. Selector sorted by lifting and moving lock located to left of gear stick. Brake still locked on.

What’s the park brake fault on a 2007 XJ?

I am new to this forum but am really frustrated with my 2007 XJ as it has let me down twice this week in the snow. The fault on rhe dash read Park Brake Fault and the brake warning light is lit. then when you sellect park it won’t let you out again and you have to get recovered.

What happens if your parking brake is locked on?

CONSEQUENCE: This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel “lockup” at any road speed. A crash may occur. REMEDY: Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production level parts. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.

What was the date of the parking brake recall?

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V488000 Recall Date : SEP 17, 2004 On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver. CONSEQUENCE:

How do you release the park lock on a Jaguar?

To release the park lock:  Remove the trim cover from the rear of the floor console and locate the emergency park release lever.  Rotate the locking mechanism of the lever 90 degrees counterclockwise.  Apply the footbrake, pull the lever upwards and ensure it is locked in the vertical position.

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