Top 20 2006 Jaguar S-Type - Page 9 Questions & Answers

dsc= Dynamic Stability Control. Not caused by failing battery. Need to hook up scanner and check for codes.

Intermitant heaters are sometimes caused by low coolant or a bad thermotat.

verify fluid level?

maybe a bad abs sensor

sound worn wheel bearings or worn out tie rod ends worn ball joints. check for defective tire.tire could

check the fuel filter injectors mithg b stoppe d up;also check your power pack aka spark

Check ignation fuse.

CV joint needs replaced

Check the O2 sensor for that side, sometimes it is possible to clean with carb cleaner, but normally it's a sensor replacement.see http://www.bluejag.co.uk/index.php although this is X-Type info the sensor info is good for both

Metric Bolts-- the smaller ones-- come in 3 threadpitches,so you need to find the correct oneTake out one on the other side as your sample

No ---- O2 Sensors get replaced every 100,000 milesor when switching times slow down or fuel trim is out of wack

remove coil covers remove 8mm headed fixings run engine and lift coils one at time off the plugs slightly and listen! or easier get someone with a obd code reader but be carefull you get the right one has the cylinder numbering changed 2004 i think

if you need the location. for v6 its on the oil filter housing on the left of engine , for the v8 it should be on the front of the engine next the oil filter, facing forward there is two one grey one black i think the pressure sensor is black

On later jags their is a electric solonoid on the heater pipe now if this isnt closing correctly then this will cause the AC not to cool enough and a quick test for a non mechanical minded person is to clamp the heater hose with a pair of mulgrips and see what happens .

2 switches on bracket near brake pedal one for lights one for cruise control i think

remove switch by twisting it then resets itsellf when you refit

It is normal,Nothing to worry about as long as it is not running hot at all.

What fault code(s) is present in memory?

check wiring and connector above rear subframe it can rub through on subframe and short out if poss.check dtc,s in parkbrake module if fault cde motor current excessive before travel reached is logged check fulcrum levers on rear calipers are not siezed and return to stops when released if ok suspect park brake motor fault

It can be jumped. Check for remote jump starting posts under the hood. If there are none, then whichever is easier: jump the battery or remove it and charge it up.