Can a flat battery charge a Jaguar XJ?
How to charge a Flat Battery on the XJ with no access to the boot! Credit to Paul Bennet on Facebook for the following Tip! If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid.
How to charge a flat battery on the X308 XJ?
There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car). Two securing nuts for the cable are covered by rubber boots.
What to do if your car battery won’t start?
Therefore, you can always give your battery a jump start and see if it can start the engine or not. If your battery fails to start the engine, you need to replace your car’s battery assuming all connections are in good shape.
What does it mean when a VW battery wont start?
First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it. If it’s flashing, it means the immobilizer’s disconnected from the system.
What does it mean when the battery is low on a Jaguar?
Nope, the good old “battery is low start up now or the system will shut down in 3 mins” message. Something is wrong (once again) i know it! Ps. The one one on the main console not the red battery in the centre console which ive also had too!
Why does my 3 year old Jaguar XF not start?
My 3 year old XF on occasions, during start shows a red battery symbol, has always fired up and doesn’t show the red battery symbol at every start. To be honest, I have never thought it as a problem, more the vehicle is telling me whats happening during the start cycle.
How long does it take for a car battery to go low?
It took 11 minutes for the “Warning Low Battery, Please switch the engine on or the entertainment system will shut down in 3 minutes” to be displayed in the centre UI display. At this point the battery voltage had fallen to 11.98V as measured by the multi meter. The vehicle started first time.
How can I tell if my car battery is low?
Using my 3 year old 2,7 with it’s original battery fitted as the test vehicle. Got in the car, pressed the Start/Stop button. With the Climate in Auto, Audio system on (using the Radio), no other warnings on except the press brake pedal to start, the amber engine warning and the red brake warning (park brake on).
What to do if your JAG battery goes flat?
If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car).
What does the second battery do on a 14MY XJ?
The 14MY XJ has a secondary battery fitted specifically for engine re-starting, meaning that all the normal car systems – such as the entertainment system, the ventilation and lights – continue to receive power from the standard car battery and are unaffected by the re-start.
How to charge a Flat Battery on the XJ with no access to the boot! Credit to Paul Bennet on Facebook for the following Tip! If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid.
If you have a modern Jag and the battery goes flat, chances are the key to the boot will fail – preventing charging. There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car).
The 14MY XJ has a secondary battery fitted specifically for engine re-starting, meaning that all the normal car systems – such as the entertainment system, the ventilation and lights – continue to receive power from the standard car battery and are unaffected by the re-start.
There is an electronic deadlock on the boot lid. Solution – (on the X308 XJ) under the bonnet follow the main lead from the battery to the auxillary fuse boxes on t…he front right wing (as you look at the car). Two securing nuts for the cable are covered by rubber boots.
Why is the air suspension on my XJ8 not working?
The car doesn’t seem to sit low but the knocking is annoying. Can you suggest anything I should check? I have a 2003 XJ8. The most common Air Suspension fault (Amber light/Air Suspension Fault message ) is often due to a slow build up of air pressure from a worn compressor.
What should the battery drain be on a Jaguar?
After 30′ the drain dropped to 0.15A and by an hour it was down to 0.04 rising occasionally to 0.11A for about 5 seconds. I left it in this condition for 8 days, throughout that time I recorded 0.04A drain rising to 0.11 for about 5 seconds. At the end of 8 days the car started normally. Did it again with the alarm set and same result.
How to reset the battery in a Jaguar?
8 Release the foot brake. 9 Confirm that the brake warning lamp is no longer illuminated on the instrument pack and that “NOT CALIBRATED” message is no longer displayed in the message centre. 10 apply and release the EPB 5 times to ensure no error is present.
How to reset the battery after a flat battery?
5 Lightly press the foot brake. 6 Apply the parking brake by using the EPB switch. 7 Release the parking brake. 8 Release the foot brake. 9 Confirm that the brake warning lamp is no longer illuminated on the instrument pack and that “NOT CALIBRATED” message is no longer displayed in the message centre.
What should I do about my air suspension?
The bulletin recommends renewing the air compressor (RQG500090 is the latest specification air compressor with a stronger exhaust valve return spring)and installing and updating the air suspension control module software using WDS disc 13 or later.
What kind of battery is in a Jaguar?
I’m sure I’ve read somewhere the main battery is the usual sealed lead acid battery and can be charged as normal, the secondary battery is a lithium ion battery and has it’s own dedicated charging system and attempting to charge it any other way will permanently damage it.
What kind of Charger do I need for my Jaguar?
As above, but make sure you use a smart charger (like a CTEK) designed for longer term connection to the battery, not a “dumb” trickle charger. Excuse my ignorance but do I have to disconnect all leads before connecting charger to the battery cheers
How to check the battery on a Jaguars?
Wash down the battery case with more water and baking soda. You can buy a corrosion inhibitor at your local parts store. spray it on when you reattach the battery cables. 2. Check the condition of the alternator belt. Twist it around and inspect the friction surface. Make sure there are no cracks, splits, or delamination of the belt plys.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Jaguar?
When the battery is disconnected, these adaptations are lost. On reconnection, therefore, some slightly abnormal drive symptoms may occur and the vehicle may need to be driven10 miles (16 kilometres) or more while the control system re-adapts. this is a simple link for resets after battery disconnect.
What to do if your Jaguar XJ wont start?
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When the battery is disconnected, these adaptations are lost. On reconnection, therefore, some slightly abnormal drive symptoms may occur and the vehicle may need to be driven10 miles (16 kilometres) or more while the control system re-adapts. this is a simple link for resets after battery disconnect.
What does the 2nd Battery do on a Jaguar XF?
So the weeny 2nd battery on mine is just for stop/start restarting the engine, and the main battery is to keep everything else on during a stop. I thought that was the same for the XF as well.
How to reset the ecu-1 Jaguar car forum?
Restart the clock (where fitted) and set it to the correct time. Simultaneously press “>>” “PTY” “A.MEM” should only take 2 or 3 seconds and the radio turns on. 1. NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected it is necessary to
I’m sure I’ve read somewhere the main battery is the usual sealed lead acid battery and can be charged as normal, the secondary battery is a lithium ion battery and has it’s own dedicated charging system and attempting to charge it any other way will permanently damage it.
As above, but make sure you use a smart charger (like a CTEK) designed for longer term connection to the battery, not a “dumb” trickle charger. Excuse my ignorance but do I have to disconnect all leads before connecting charger to the battery cheers
So the weeny 2nd battery on mine is just for stop/start restarting the engine, and the main battery is to keep everything else on during a stop. I thought that was the same for the XF as well.
Why does my JAG XF battery stop working?
I also have a MY13 2.2d XF which i acquired about 18 months ago. When I got it the Stop/Start worked fine but a few months ago it stopped working. I have Ctek smart battery charger which on connecting to the Main Battery advised that it was either “heavily Sulphated”, “could not be charged” or “could not hold a charge”.
How do you charge a second battery in a Jaguar?
Have a look at “what does the 2nd battery do”. Just enter that in the box top right. Both batteries will be charged via separate charge circuits within the car. They will not be wired in parallel so will not charge together, you will need to charge them separately.
Is the same Jag has always had a battery drain problem?
Jaguar XJ8 L: The same Jag has always had a battery drain problem. Experience: 30 years of experience working with Jaguars. Independent European shop owner and technician. Hello, I’m Jason. I will do my best to answer your question quickly and accurately using the information you have provided.