Jaguar S-Type - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals - Page 6

Hello We had a similar situation and we found out that the battery was the cause , even though it was new. Try with another battery that you know is good from another car, if still having a problem , check the starter for drainage

I had a very similar issue, it wound up being a wire that had burned almost in 1/2. It was shorting out. You will need to get a diagram of your vehicles wiring and check the wires, most of the time it is somewhere close to the exhaust. .

the lighting system on stype are permanent at batt pos and are grounded by the body controle module located lower lh apost area and suffer from corrosion of wiring and connectors check there may be both probs caused by corroded connectors

you need window regulator.

it is to be investigated by experienced mechanic: a way too many causes such things

My guess would be bad socket.

Your description indicates the engine/coolant thermostat is faulty and allowing at least some coolant to continue circulating so at higher road speeds the engine is over cooled.

you have got a faulty spark plug or a on plug coil change the plugs or get the fault codes out of odb11 system that will tell you which coil has failed you will need a code reader to help or someone who has access to one

Hello Check the sensors , you still might have bad one in the group which will effect the full function of the sensors. If sensors are good , then you need to check the position of the sensors and set up correctly as if one of the sensors is out of alignment , it will cause this problem. If not , the you need to check the electrical wiring for the sensors

Hello Is it an electronic hand brake ?

check and clean your throttle body.also disconnect and reconnect the throttle connector.i am serious it might take care of it. I love jaguars but 03 s type is not a good jaguar. good luck and god bless.

Chilton or haines manuals are very helpful.Also, local parts stores will show you how if you ask them.You need the filler hose any ways.and some refrigerant.

Sounds like the rag joint in the steering shaft has come apart. A loss of control hazard exist, do not drive until you check steering shaft joint connections at firewall and rack and pinion unit as well as tie rod ends.

Rule of thumb with ignition bits is, change one you change them all. This means Plugs and Leads mostly. Saves headaches like the one you have now. If 1 fails you can bet the rest are not far behind it.

what the heck is emergency bypass cable?

the common prob is caused by the wiring to the dual control valve corroded/oc behind the front bumper liner. the centre of the 3 wires going to it are favorite and should have battery voltage going to the centre wire check that using a load ie.a 21watt bulb bet its missing if so remove bumper liner untape the wiring and find o/c and repair or rewire the power from the underbonnet fuse box just above

its 2 differant systems they dont match

Have your CDI unit checked, sounds electrical or your PLUG wires, now days the plug leads are cabon filled and they break down causing this type of problem not expensive to replace

check horn operation then in owners manual will have options on how to add or remove alert when locking vehicle Handbook Guides Owners Jaguar Learn about your car

the dual control valve has either failed or most likeley the the wiring to it open circuit/high resistance its stuck in one side only, the main issue with this car is corroded wiring behind front bumper and over lhf wheel arch liner