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Howdy All: (2000 S-Type 3.0) The drivers side electric seat backrest will not move towards the back seat. If you continue to move it forward it will move that way, but then you can call it stuck. This was doing this before, only that it was the opposite scenario where the backrest laid all the way back to the rear seat and wouldn't move back up forward. I took it to the dealer and they pulled the seat out and supposedly cleaned up some kind of limit switch and reinstalled the seat. This little visit came to $350. (They did wash the car though) They told me if it would happened again it would be $900.00 to fix. It lasted maybe a month and now it's acting up. Has anyone had this problem and have taken a look at fixing it yourself ? Is there a website that would show some detail on HOW TO - pull the seat and what to look for ? I'm definitely going to take a crack at it myself. What could I do wrong, break it ??? |
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Replying to: chorn (Dec 17, 2007 8:37 pm) |
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For practically the same money I can buy either an 06' S-type or Caddy STS. From what I am reading here I am leaning toward the Caddy. S-Type only had 9K miles on it while the STS has 17K, but is $2k less. I thought consumer reports said S-Type got most the bumps hammered out with the 2005 remodel. Thought anyone? Advice? I assume buying a car plan from Carmax would be a good idea for either? Please let me know as I want to buy/not buy in the next few days.
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Replying to: nimbus (Jul 05, 2008 4:26 am)
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Replying to: wshfl (Jul 05, 2008 10:15 am) |
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Hello All, I am new to the site and was considering buying a 2002 S-Type w/70K miles....The vehicle has been pre-qualified w/a 3-year, 45K mile warranty, which I intend on purchasing. After reading all of the previous postings I am second guessing whether or not I should purchase the vehicle. I only need the car for a couple of years before I buy something else. Should I purchase the vehicle? If I intend on buying a Jag should I put a little more down and buy an '03 S-Type or newer? Obviously I'm sure many of you will recommend the newer S-Type but the dealer I am looking at, who is apparently the nation's leader in pre-owned Jag sales has a price difference from an '02 and '03 at about $4K. Any Suggestions. Thank you for your help in advance, ML |
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I recently test drove a 2004 S-Type with 83,000 miles . It comes with a 4,500 mile warrenty. What power! My concern is the hesitation between the time I depress the pedal and there is accelertion. Such responsive steering! My concern is the whining noise I hear during sharp turning. Quick breaking! I wonder why my foot sinks ever-so-slowly to the floor? I REALLY DO love this sexy, elegant, stylish car whIch exudes curb appeal! 'any ideasas to what is wrong with the car by my descriptions? I'd like an idea as to what this European beauty will cost me should I decide to take it home. The dealer tells me there is nothing wrong with the car. (Who's surprised?) Thanks.
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Replying to: soyelisabeth (Oct 18, 2008 4:57 pm) |
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I had the brakes done on my XJS by a very reputable local shop and, after I got the car back, the brakes squealed. I took the car back and they checked everything and could find nothing. They sprayed the brakes with a compund which stopped the squear for a couple of day and, it came back. They replaced the pads with non-metallic ceramic pads and the squeal came back. They are contacting the mfgr(probably Raybestos) to ask about this. The brakes function properly other than making this noise. The shop is one I've gone to for years and, they are honest and treat me and others decently. When I depress the brake pedal softly, the squeal begins and is there for a second or so after I take my foot off of the pedal. If I press hard on the pedal, they do not squeal. Has anyone experienced this in their XJS? If so, can you tell me what either corrected it or what you think? thank you.
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| Shortly after buying my 2004 Jag S-type with 40,000 mi. about 8 months ago, I realized that three things don't work. No back-up warning system (beepers), the side mirrors do not rotate flat against the car for tight parking situations, and after about 10 minutes of driving (usually at low speeds, 30-40 mph) the amber warning light comes on, saying that cruise control is unavailable (even though I don't try to use it, and never have). Mechanic says it's not fuses and says a Jag dealer must replace a computer. Everything else is great. Any ideas before I take it to a dealer? | |
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