2005 Jaguar S-Type - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

This is usually due to a lighting wire. Contact your local car repair and they should be able to repair it with a small fee of £15/£30. This should be fine after that's sorted. Usually its just a folty wire connection e.g. if a wire has for some reason come out of place and left loose.

The oil filter is very visible. It is located at the rear
of the engine pointing downward (not sideways) on the
passenger side (North America). The oil drain plug is also
very accessible on the lower right side of the oil pan
pointing toward the right front tire.
If you have trouble finding a replacement filter
buy the one for a Lincoln LS. Same thing. Also use 5W-30
Motor Oil. Good luck.

main stealer I would suspect

YES THE DOOR COMES AS AN ASSEMBLY

Sounds like a computer sensor which can only be determined by an auto mechanic with the proper tool.

You will need a large C-Clamp or a cailper piston tool. Place an old brake pad against the piston in the caliper and use the C-Clamp to push the brake pad against the piston to collapses the piston into the caliper. Also open the master cylinder cap and place a towel around the area to catch any brake fluid that would come out of the master cylinder as you collapes the piston, this normal, but doesn't always happen, depending on the level of fluid in the master cylinder.

Sensor fault more than likley. Best way to check is to get up close to the sensors whilst the car is in reverse gear and the and the engine is off but the ignition is on. Rest your thumb nail on each sensor and if a tick cannot be heard then this shows a sensor fault. The tick is very quiet though.

If all are ok it may be a module fault

The popping noise heard is possibily a motor operating out of its parameters. Check all the heater functions to make sure they operate correctly i.e changing from feet to screen etc to eliminate a possible motor fault

give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

make sure hoses are attached to jets somtimes blow off if there has been icy weather

This is normally a sign of a poor earthing point or corroded connections within the lighting panel.
Open the lighting cluster and clean all the bulb contact points and check cables earthing points.
Hope this helps - good luck.

Its under the front RHS wing behind the splash guards forward of the wheel. The pump is a push fit on the front of the tank wall via a rubber grommet seal. Best reached from under the car with the lower front splash guard removed.
Hope this helps good luck.

good day, you might want to replace your engine oil with some anti freeze additive, may work just fine. hope this helps, have a nice day

This is sometimes called the lurch, disconnect the battery for 30 mins to re-set the "memory" in the gearbox, this should solve your problem, the gearbox will re-learn your driving style. Make sure you have your radio code before you disconnect.

I hope this helps.

Annually or every 7,500 miles

1. Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1 0-40 or extended performance 5-30
2. Check and top all other fluids
3. Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
4. Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
5. Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
6. Check windshield washers
7. Check lights
8. Check belts and hoses
9. Check operation of air conditioner and heater
10. Road test car and note any problems

Every 15,000 miles this work is added:

1. Replace wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
2. Use Autologic to check for stored faults in the various computer systems
3. Check handbrake operation
4. Lubricate door locks

Every 30,000 miles this work is added:

1. Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
2. Replace air filter
3. Replace cabin filter
4. Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
5. Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers.
6. Inspect brake discs/rotors
7. Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
8. Inspect cooling system
9. Inspect door hinges & locks
10. Inspect engine
11. Inspect engine mounts
12. Inspect exhaust system
13. Inspect fuel system
14. Inspect handbrake
15. Inspect headlights, check aiming
16. Inspect lights & controls
17. Inspect seat belts
18. Inspect steering system
19. Check wheel alignment (front)
20. Inspect wheel lug nuts
21. Lubricate accelerator linkage
22. Lubricate brake pedal
23. Lubricate weatherstripping
24. Torque propeller shaft bolts

Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled

1. Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
2. Change engine coolant, preferably in fall

Every 60,000 miles

1. Change transmission fluid

Every 90,000 miles

1. Replace spark plugs
2. Change final drive lubricant

proble with fuel or supply to eng check vaccume line frist. thanks

this is a good indication you have a bad caliper

Have you got 'park brake fault' message?
see reset instructions for brake faults in earlier postings.
Good Luck,

I have not heard of this. If you get an answer please post as this is a common fault for all s types.

A common fault on these cars, Often caused by low battery voltage. To reset -
Disconnect battery (make sure you have your radio code!) leave for 10 mins. then reconnect and apply foot brake and then park brake as per instructions on message center and the brake will recalibrate itself. Use this method first on any park brake fault - as 95% of the time it fixes them.
Hope this helps - good luck.