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Sedans Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type Transmission Problems
169 messages, Last post on Oct 31, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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Replying to: gr8cat (Sep 21, 2009 5:26 am) represents the year. 2=2002 model, 3=2003 model in american standardized vin number codes. soberguy.
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Replying to: soberguyjaguar (Sep 21, 2009 7:05 am)
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Replying to: gr8cat (Sep 22, 2009 5:38 am) Canadian cars are the same as American. If you have the 4.2 engine then you have the 6 speed ZF transmision. This is a Very, Very, high performance car. Forget the vaseline, (you're just turning me on) and have a good tech maintain it for you. Amatuers can ruin an ownership experience. The most common problem with high output cars is fluid leaks. If you dont have a lift to allow you to see the undercarriage when you change the oil then you could miss things that you would like to know about before they become a problem. Just a suggestion, but that's a really high tech car. Working on it your self is like deciding to give birth at home. It might very well turn out OK, but, if it doesn't, well, the results could be heartbreaking. Wishing you the best, Soberguy.
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Replying to: soberguyjaguar (Sep 22, 2009 7:01 pm) We're using Christo's JITS download for a manual and that seems to be working out just fine. This cat has a lot going for it but just a few bugs still to be ironed out - headlights are all out of whack, the bonnet flew up on me the other day at l00 km's per hour scaring me half to death and putting a few dents in the bonnet. Seems the safety catch took it upon itself to malfunction and the front brakes have suddenly developed a very nice shutter - perhaps a warped disc, who knows. One thing at a time. So far, these are the only "repairs" we'll be taking on ourselves. Replacing the headlight/ballast was a big eye-opener as to just how complicated this Cat is. Brits get the good stuff? I have to question that - remember a Brit designed this Cat - I just wonder where he got his engineering degree? He surely did not have "simplicity" in mind. Thanks. gr8cat
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Replying to: gr8cat (Sep 23, 2009 6:14 am) New bonnets are expensive. Thanks for the tip about Christo's JITS and if you have the discs turned before the pads are ruined you might save a little. We have had terrible rains this month and are seeing a lot of warped discs. Soberguy. P.S. The design engineer got his degree from the University of low and sexy hoodlines.
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Replying to: soberguyjaguar (Sep 23, 2009 7:00 am) Good advice on the discs - sooner the better. Do we really believe that brake discs warp in wet/rainy weather? I've had Ford Contour discs go wonky because of over-torqued wheels but I don't think we've had enough rain here in Ontario to warp the Cat's discs. We will have them checked out. ULSH sounds like the appropriate university. gr8cat
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I took a pair of '05 mercedes E320's to the auction on Friday and I bought a Pair of '06 Jaguar S-type 4.2 V-8s while I was there. Niether one of the Jaguars made it home with-out throwing transmission faults and riding home in the "limp mode". It was a very long drive from Dallas to Oklahoma City in 3rd gear. I had to drive 75mph or less on both cars. When we got them home, we found that an overzealous detailer had washed the engine on the one with 39,000mi and filled 2 of the spark plug tubes with water. This has shorted out the coils on those 2 cylinders and caused a missfire which has thrown the transmission into "failsafe" mode. We used a compressed air blower to clean the water out of the spark plug holes and now the car drives with normal power. However, It is unusual to get away without having to replace the shorted coils. I charge $190.00 plus labor to replace these coils for a customer and I don't expect them to last more than a week. If they do then I will offer the car for sale. Otherwise, I will have to replace the coils. The other car has 79,000mi on it and appears to be in perfect condition except for its transmission problems. It is throwing codes for 3rd gear ratio, 4th gear ratio and Illogical ratios. This looks Bad!!!! It could be bad sensors or solenoids but these are classic codes for a slipping transmission. If this transmission needs a rebuild then I dont even know how to do it. The 6 speed ZF is supposed to be bullit proof. None of the Mercedes, BMW, or Jaguars I have ever worked on with this transmission have ever needed work untill the transmission was completely worn out. (aprox. 250,000mi.). I hope I haven't caught a bad one in this case. Many of my friends have bought cars that went through the hurricane and got screwed. The auction is supposed to screen these cars against the insurance list to make sure that we dont buy cars that have been under water. However, lots of cars drove through water and took their owners out of danger. If this car has gotten water in the transmission then I may become one of the few mechanics in the southern U.S. who can rebuild a ZF 6 speed. I'm certainly not going to knuckle under and buy a new one at my own expense without at least looking inside to see what the big deal is. This is probably no help to people who have legitimately worn out transmissions. I'm just keeping you up to date on what I'm up to. Soberguy.
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Replying to: gr8cat (Sep 23, 2009 11:01 am) live in Oklahoma, USA. We are seeing so much trouble with Corvette brakes this year that you wouldn't believe it. The biggest and best brakes in the world are warping like HELL!! At least you have brake discs that can be turned. These other cars only have 12 1000ths between new and discard. We have to replace them. Dont even ask me about the cars with Ceramic brakes. Those owners just cry alot. Soberguy. |
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Replying to: soberguyjaguar (Sep 27, 2009 7:51 pm) |
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transmission fault amber light appeared for several miles and then disapeared after turning engine on much later , there have been no unusual sounds or worry over trans, so what should one do ? 70.000mls jaguar 2001 s-type
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