Top 20 2001 Jaguar S-Type Questions & Answers

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Hello. It seems either a headlamp relay is at fault and/or your headlamp switch is set to 'manual'. Good luck and keep me informed; if you want to.

Look in the glove box on the passenger side. Feel to the left top side of the opening and you should feel the valet button/ switch. To verify you tripped it, push cat head on the boot. If it does not open you found the switch and engaged it. You should only be able to open boot with the key from now on.

First change the belt driving the compressor. Belt slippage is the number one cause of low cooing at idle or slow speeds (if the charge is OK)

the fuel pump has got a 12volt constant supply the ground is pulse width modulated to control fuel pressure as its a single line supply thats why the readings you are getting

that sounds like the door latch assembly is faulty it does not use the same micro switch for door open signal has the interior light

the problem you have is caused by the pats anti theft system is not recognising your key it may be the transponder or you may need a new key and get it programmed by a jag dealer or someone with the needed gear to do it with best advise take it to a jag dealer

Is it still not starting if not then you might have triggered theft detterant system which can be turned off with reprogramming of ignition module. Did you recently have any work done to ignition ignition switch or key switch there is usually a way you can bypass it

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may be a camshaft chain problem your aj26 or aj27 engine is prone to broken chain tensioner/guide problems they are plastic you need to go to a speciaist jag/engine person . good luck

the following links can assist you with causes and repair P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold https://www.autocodes.com/p0420.html P0420 OBD II Trouble Code

You have plastic gears in the roof mech that tend to chip and break over time. Take plenty of photos as you go and take your time. Im sure you will be able to find a solution .

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

My guess would be bad socket.

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.

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

Hello Check the wiring in the place you have used the hammer , as there are wiring harness going through the fender

try this link might help you out. Problem 5 Engine Cranks But won Start or this one. Troubleshooting Car That Won Start dummies

It's best to have your headlights adjusted by a shop that has the equipment to do the job. Head light aiming equipment takes into account how level the car is before adjustments. The cost of a ticket for misaligned headlights is more than getting them aimed properly.

Sounds to me like you've got a cooling fan problem. Possibly even a sensor or a loose/broken wire. Try turning on the A/C and if it cools down that may be your problem.