20 Most Recent 2001 Jaguar S-Type - Page 4 Questions & Answers

The sensor is located and probably built into the boot latch. The sensor is good because the light goes off if you close it slowly. the latch is just worn out with that particular part. Replace the latch. It is not hard to replace if you have a few hand tools.

the cd changer is in the boot , it is fastened to the under side of the parcel shelf

The switch for the boot open light is on the boot just to the right of center with a rubber cover on it the trim on the bottom of the trunk openingis where it hits to turn it off if trim is missing or broken the light will not go off hope this is of some help

Transmission bolt on passenger side by starter

The best little tool I use is small vise grips and 13 mm wrench

The ball joints are sealed replacement is the only answer the upper is the control arm and the loweris the upright

No, you do not have to remove the emergency break cable unless you are changing the emergency break pads. The caliper acts independent of the emergency break.

Neutral safety switch needs adjustment.

Key less remotes all suffer from the same problem, they are poorly built! 99% of the time they stop working because the solder joints on the circuit board that hold the battery in place get loose. Check your unit have a close look at the solder joints, re-solder any loose ones and put in a new battery, it should start working again. I've fixed so many of them with this problem!

Usually there is a decal under hood which shows this.

If you are looking for the fuel pressure test connector it in the V on the injector rail with a black plastic cap over it.

Through the transmission dipstic tube. Use a funnel that will fit into the dipstick tube and SLOWLY pour the transmission fluid into the funnel. Remember to have paper towles with you to catch any remainingbfluid that is in the funnel, and make sure the funnel is clean.

In the transmission, that is usually attached to the back of the engine. First look at the engine and take note of where the acessory drive system is located (where the belts spin when the engine is running) that is the front of the engine. Somewhere at the opposite side there will be a dipstic tube that will allow you yo check the transmission fluid. That is unless you have a manual transmission (5 or 6 speed with an additional clutch peddal) there usually isnt a way to check the transmission fluid on a manual transmission. I am only giving you basics as I dont know your car very well, you should be able to find most of the information you need to find the transmission dipstic in your owners manual.

Use a funnel and add into tube where dipstick comes out.

S type jag ,right try this as it often works for me in the cars left at the long term airport parking ,everything from alarms to bits not working,disconnect the battery terminals and then join them together for a at least 15 mins ,or go to local bar for coffee and a ciggy ,one caffine shot and a good cough later go back to car remove the wire from between the battery connectors ,reconnect the battery and its perfect ,everything works ,this also works on some renaults where the wip?rs are controlled by the computer as well and the immobilisor .

if the alarm is sounding the common prob. is the pos. battery supply missing from the fem,[ front electric module] located lh lower A post brown/red wire i think. it sets the security system off after you have locked the car, it thinks the battery has been disconnected. the most likely cause is a corroded open circuit wire around the front bumper/lh wheel arch liner area. the power comes from i think the engine bay fuse box, the other option could be a faulty door or trunk/hood latch

It is probably the backup switch. I would guess the backup lights are also on.

Why it is a safety item.

Well,

I fill you in what I learned today. I have a 2005 S-Type Jaguar and the dealer sayed it needed new pads in the rear. They wanted $300 just for the pads and another $150 or so to install. That $450 bucks to replace the brake pads only on the rear of the car. And of course, the extended warranty doesn't cover this, so I said no thanks. I found the best brake pads from Napa for $52. I purchased them through my brothers shop- saved a little. I done lots of brake pad replacements over the years, but not on a new car like the Jaguar. Well they are a little different and the frist one took me awhile . Here is the trick. 1) MAke sure the parking brake is off and you do this by starting the car, stepping on the normal brake and then pushing the parking break lever down while shutting off the car. 2) You then take the tire off, use jack stands to ensure safety.3) Take off brake callipers, 2 bolts and the brake pads should just fall off.4) take the anti-rattle plate off the old pads by prying it off carefully with a tiny screw driver- clean and then install on the new ones. 5) Here I release the the valve for the brake fluid. I did not want to damage the system if the fluid went back into the system when I retracted the calliper. You use some fluid, but you can add when finished. 6)You either need one of those brake calliper tools that you push the calliper in with and If you don't have the trick new one with the keys to turn the brake calliper cylinder, you can get by with the old version like I did and use a pair of channel locks to turn counter clockwise, while continuing to turn the tool. The cylinder needss pressure on it while you turn. This will put in in the proper place. 7) Ensure you have the slots up and down so that the pin in the pad fits up into the cylinder. you know this is correct when you have it perfect vertical and center within the calliper. Pay attention when taking off! 8) Set the brake pads in their proper place and then slide the calliper over them. IT should go over freely or else you need to turn more on the cylinder. 9) Tighten the bolts and replace the tire and you are done. Next side!
Hope this helps. -Dave @ [email protected]