What does gearbox fault mean on a 2001 jaguar s type?
Gearbox failure message on instrument cluster means that your transmission is in “Limp” mode and will have only second and reverse gear. You have to bring your Jaguar to specialty repair shop that will be able to scan transmission control module and retrieve error codes.
Is there a gearbox fault in a jaguar’s type?
Jaguar S Type, March 2000, 94000 miles, started showing warning sign “gearbox fault” intermittently. No noise and running smooth but somtimes erratic gear changes. Jaguar dealer diagnosis shows code P0795. Told I need a new gearbox £3500, but car only worth £3000.
What does the warning light on the Jaguar S-type mean?
Once the fault has been fixed you can also use the LR v1.0 to erase the trouble codes and turn off the ABS light on the dashboard. Jaguar S-Type powertrain transmission warning light – this transmission warning symbol (in automatic cars only) will illuminate if there is a fault in the system.
Can A S-type auto gearbox fault go unnoticed?
I’ve never had the warning before, but i usually drive it very gingerly. FYI its a 2004 S-Type 2.5 V6 Auto with 53k on the clock. It could be. If you normally drive gently a bit of general wear or oil degredation in the gearbox will go unnoticed.
How to diagnose a fault on a Jaguar?
To diagnose the fault you should use the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Jaguar OBD Code Reader kit which will allow you to read trouble codes & fault descriptions. When the fault is fixed you can reset the trouble codes which will turn off the warning lights.
Jaguar S Type, March 2000, 94000 miles, started showing warning sign “gearbox fault” intermittently. No noise and running smooth but somtimes erratic gear changes. Jaguar dealer diagnosis shows code P0795. Told I need a new gearbox £3500, but car only worth £3000.
Are there any problems with the Jaguar S-type club?
Recently a number of snags have occurred, including the parkbrake problems with the unit failing either off OR on! A couple of weeks ago the parkbrake failed off but as the car was still driveable I left it for a few days – not using the car very much.
When did the parkbrake fail off on my Jaguar?
A couple of weeks ago the parkbrake failed off but as the car was still driveable I left it for a few days – not using the car very much. However, when returning home one evening both the ABS warning and gearbox warnings came on and the car went from driving like a cat to being a complete dog!
When did the S type gearbox come out?
It is also to be found in many other models plus vans, trucks and just about everything on wheels. I think that they only time it wasn’t fitted on European Cars other than German ones was in between 1939 and 1945.