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#72 of 236 transmission by knowlege

Mar 27, 2008 (10:39 pm)

Hello, I am posting my message on this website because I have noticed that I am not alone when it comes to having some type of transmission problem with my 2002 S type Jaguar. I have just passed the 62000 miles on my Jag when the car is starting to buck as I start to excelerate. I've also notice to have some type of oder that smells like something is burning after about half hour of driving my car. The bucking started this morning as I traveled to work but then the condition got worse as I drove it home from work while stopping at the grocery market. Could I be in denile by assuming that I do not have a problem with my transmission. I am afraid to take it back on the road for fear that it will leave me stranded o n the side of the highway with the neareast Jagaur Dealership being two hours away. Please I need some advice as to what I should do and how should I handle my situation. I do like my car but it does me good if it just sits in the driveway for looks. Thanks for your time and help in this matter.

#73 of 236 Re: New Ownership [gshepherd] by jaymzs

Mar 29, 2008 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: gshepherd (Nov 25, 2007 12:28 pm)
HI Buddy, I have a 04 v8 S Type, It has tbe Z Trans which should do the trick, does yours? BTW mine run out of warrantee this month but the dealer extended bumber to bumper to 85,000 miles and an additional 3 years. I fet the 2,300 is well worth it since I want to keep this car. Also transferable. Private companies gave me a quote of 3,400 to 4900 dollars, so I am glad about it. Now one of my employees has a 99 V8 5 speed auto, it has a 100,000 on it with no problems.
I'm sure that don't hear the good newson here only the bad, with 85,000 being sold a year it might not be as bad as it seems, but get the warrantee!

#74 of 236 Re: transmission [knowlege] by sacovington

Mar 31, 2008 (10:12 am)

Replying to: knowlege (Mar 27, 2008 10:39 pm)
IMO, don't wait to get the transmission serviced/replaced/rebuilt. But unless you REALLY TRUST your local Jag dealer, find another qualified mechanic. Their labor charges are astronomical for sub-par service (at least at my local dealer).
 
I took mine to the dealer multiple times for the same issues you're having (in addition to other issues with the trans) and they fixed many things - none of which were necessary or had any affect on the issue.
 
Ultimately (4th visit to dealer) I was told that the transmission needed to be replaced. This was despite the fact that I was told at the previous appointment that the transmission itself was fine and these were 'collateral' issues.
 
By the end, just before i had it towed to a mechanic, they transmission was slipping badly. Engine would rev up and eventually slip into gear, but wouldn't stay in gear. Would usually just seem to slip into neutral while driving down the road. To get going again i had to turn the car off and wait for a few minutes then start it again and PRAY it would go into gear.
 
Good luck. I wish I had better news -- it's not a fun place to be in. BTW, after 2 months of not having it, i should be getting my car back with a rebuilt transmission for around $2200.00 I've heard others say you're better off going with a rebuilt than new transmission on this car. And yes $2200 sucks, but it's far less than the $4400 the dealer quoted me for a new one.

#75 of 236 Jaguar S Type Transmission WHILE parking problems by runyonnd

Apr 01, 2008 (11:03 pm)

Howdy All:
(2000 S-Type 3.0) I've had troubles getting the transmission to come out of park before while parking on an incline, steep inclines and even a flat parking spots if the front wheels were up against the concrete parking block. You'd have to have someone rock the car before it would come out park.
I was told to put the car in neutral with your foot on the brake prior to putting it into park, that it releases all the built up stored tension on the transmission, driveshaft and rear end. I've made a habit with this technique and haven't had a problem since.

#76 of 236 Re: transmission [knowlege] by blonddie66

May 02, 2008 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: knowlege (Mar 27, 2008 10:39 pm)
My 2002 S type had the same symptoms, but it was not the transmission. The car would hesitate and buck during acceleration. It was difficult going above 40 MPH. I also smelled something burning. My ex husband is a transmission rebuilder and general mechanic. It turns out that one of the valve cover gaskets was leaking oil onto the heads, plus I needed a tune up. He scanned the computor and cylinder # 6 was missing. Coil pack #6 was bad and the plug was fouled due to the leaking gasket. The motor is a ford so all the parts were either generic or Ford and cost be only $250. The Jag dealer wanted $1100 for a tune up.

#77 of 236 Re: 2003 Transmission fix... [jagremy] by iroadkingi

May 16, 2008 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: jagremy (Dec 08, 2007 6:14 pm)
What was the final result of the rubbing you heard in the transmission?
I too hear that sound at 40-50 mph, Jag dealer said 4th gear missing teeth, how they can say that with out opening the tranny is beyond me. AAmco transmission says that it is in the rearend not the trans any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
By the way great car I always wanted one , got it now want to get rid of it back to the BMW for me.

#78 of 236 Scrub in Trans, by jaymzs

May 16, 2008 (8:31 pm)

The New ZF trans is great but after driven awhile, there is a bit of program drift, if the trans does not syncronize exactly there is a bit of squeel or scrub between 3rd and 4th. You can hear it at almost any speed. Flushing and reprograming will only help for 5 to 10 thousand miles. I don't consider it a problem any more. Its a sturdy trans with a good rep. The new ones have the coverter adjusted correctly.
There will be another Jag in my life.
 
JIM

#79 of 236 Re: Jaguar S-Type: Transmission Problems [tyggerss] by hunterdivin

Sep 06, 2008 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: tyggerss (Feb 13, 2008 2:24 pm)
Solution: See what they don't tell you is when you are parking your Jaguar(or any car for that matter) you need to use your emergency brake before you put it into park, other wise(especially on a slope) the car rocks back and if you just put it into park without using the emergency brake frirst, the rock back in park causes damage to the transmission. In most cases you can see the shifter acutally move a little as you take your foot of the reguar brake, that causes damage to your transmission! and eventualy leads to a major malfunction and costly repairs. So, when parking any car 1. brake 2. neutral 3. emergency brake 4. let foot off brake 5. PUT INTO PARK. and ta da no more transmission problems=)

#80 of 236 transmission problem by ddiddy4012

Sep 19, 2008 (1:46 pm)

I to have a problem with my transmission. My 2001 4.0 s type has 63k miles on it. How do we get a tsb or recall of the transmission problem?

#81 of 236 Re: transmission problem [ddiddy4012] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 19, 2008 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: ddiddy4012 (Sep 19, 2008 1:46 pm)
Which problem? There are 4 TSBs for various conditions that might occur.
 
As for recalls, there's a ECM re-flash that was finally included in factory S Types starting with VIN M02206.
 
There are other recalls but they concern loose ball joints and seat belts.

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