Why do I get a gearbox fault message on my Jaguar?

The warning message then disappeared from the display. Today, I stopped to refill the tank and was driving along at 30mph when there was a slight hesitancy / judder from the car. This was followed shortly by a ‘Gearbox Fault’ message and an illuminated amber check engine light in the display.

What does low coolant / gearbox fault message mean?

Today, I stopped to refill the tank and was driving along at 30mph when there was a slight hesitancy / judder from the car. This was followed shortly by a ‘Gearbox Fault’ message and an illuminated amber check engine light in the display. The gearbox went into ‘limp’ mode and pulling away from a set of lights, felt like it was in 4th!

Why do I get error messages on my Jaguar XF?

Really enjoyed the XF on the roads up there, but encountered a slight glitch. I think I’ve started to get some spurious error messages. The first of which appeared after a climb of the ‘Pass of the Cattle’ to Applecross yesterday. Those of you who are familiar with this road will know that it climbs quite steeply to 2,000 feet.

What to do if your Jaguar XF battery is failing?

Classic symptom of a failing battery in the XF are random, unrelated errors. Get it checked. Battery! Classic symptom of a failing battery in the XF are random, unrelated errors. Get it checked. Click to expand… Jeez John, you’ll be blaming a flat tyre on the battery before long.

What to do if you have a gearbox fault?

As long as you do not feel any performance or shifting issues you can drive the vehicle but we should get those fault codes read just in case. If the transmission is shifting normally I would recommend having the dealer check the fluid level and fill it before repairing the leak. Then reprogram the TCM.

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

How are the warning lights displayed on a Jaguar?

If a warning message is displayed along with a red warning light (highest priority), investigate the fault immediately. If more than one message is active, each is displayed in turn for two seconds in order of priority. Displayed when the brake fluid level is low. Depending on your location, warning light may be displayed in red letters BRAKE.

What does the amber check engine light mean?

This was followed shortly by a ‘Gearbox Fault’ message and an illuminated amber check engine light in the display. The gearbox went into ‘limp’ mode and pulling away from a set of lights, felt like it was in 4th! Switching off and back on again restored gearbox functionality, but the amber light remained on.

When does the DSC light flash on a Jaguar?

Displayed when a fault occurs in the stability control system (Dynamic Stability Control). DSC light will flash when the program is operational and stabilising the vehicle. When the system is switched OFF manually, the warning light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated until the system is switched back ON.

Why does my Jaguar X type have a fault warning?

The mechanic concluded that if a fault still existed it was intermittent. Other than that, from experience, he could confirm my gearbox was not faulty and that the fault was turbo related. – He said turbo problems caused the ‘Gearbox Fault’ warning to display even though the gearbox was not faulty and the car was safe to drive.

What does the amber light on the gearbox mean?

– A stable amber light with the words ‘Gearbox Fault’ and a flashing amber coil icon. I immediately found a safe place to park and switched off. Two days later my breakdown service sent a mechanic to assess the car. This mechanic did a computer diagnostic check and told me 2 faults were reported.

Why is my Jaguar XJ transmission not working?

The transmission “neutralization” problem had to do with the ABS system. The ABS sensor and harness to the left rear tire were bad and needed to be replaced. However, this didn’t correct the problem. A bearing was loose on the same tire, and tighten that finally fixed the problem.

How to get a ” transmission fault ” error code?

Get the actual error codes from them to post here. Suspension messages, you have symptoms of a failing air compressor, it has 3 minutes to get the car to the proper ride height, if it fails you get the message, by switching off and back on you are effectively giving it another 3 minutes to get the job done.

Why does the traction control come on on my Jaguar XK8?

I believe the traction control fault on ignition-on can be due to a low battery because there isn’t enough power to drive the static test. Give the battery a full charge and see if it recurs. I believe the traction control fault on ignition-on can be due to a low battery because there isn’t enough power to drive the static test.

Is there a gearbox fault on my XK8?

XK8 “Gearbox Fault” light’s come on NOW FIXED! My XK8’s developed a fault virtually overnight (well it has been stood unused for 3 weeks). Intially when I went to start the car the battery was absolutely flat after it had been standing unused for about 3 weeks.

Why is my XF Jaguar 3.0L not shifting?

Click to expand… I own a 2010 xf jaguar 3.0l automatic recently the gearshift could not come out and I phoned the dealership and they advised to replace the whole module which I did. Then after the module the car started taking too long intermetantely to shift.

Can a gearbox fault be a coolant fault?

The gearbox fault is a new one on me, I wouldn’t like to say. I suspect you have two separate faults though but both brought on by some spirited driving. If the coolant has moved into the gearbox you would certainly have major coolant loss followed very quickly by a wrecked gearbox.

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