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Sedans Jaguar XJ-Series Jaguar XJ-Series Electrical Glitches
69 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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Replying to: kbeerden (Apr 29, 2008 4:51 am) If the clicking you hear is deep with the door, and a heavier mechanical clicking, then I would say (like skipping teeth on a wheel, a sound you can probably feel with your hand against the panel) ) that your window regulator is broken and that there is no relation to the sunroof. Visiting Host |
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I drove home in a bad electrical storm. Everything worked OK while driving. Next day I tried to startup. Dashlights, audio tones, and interior lights come on but engine just clicks. I get two system messages: 1) check engine and 2) stability control. Checked battery and have 11 volts -- seems OK. Also tried to jumpstart to no avail. I also turned traction control to 'off'. Still get same result -- just an electrical 'click' and 'check engine' message. Seems like I need to reset stability control or check engine in order to start. Any ideas out there? Bob in Chancellorsville 
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Replying to: donj38618 (Dec 15, 2007 8:23 pm) PLEASE tell me that you found the (an) answer to this problem with the blowers. I have the exact problem just as you described it and as a result I have no a/c in my 1990 Jaguar xj6. Local dealer is no help and wants a fortune to just diagnose the problem. |
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Replying to: rekrab (Apr 26, 2007 11:56 am) My problems are: 1. The ignition switch does not activate . 2. Seat does not automatically adjust to set position when car is cranked. 3. Doors lock and then immediately unlock when the plunger is pressed. To lock doors, it is necessary to use the key or the FOB. This guy only has a few hours left before I hang him from the highest tree. Thanks for you help.
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Replying to: monkamah (Aug 22, 2008 8:13 am) I did work out my problems, I change the front right door module. This module is the main brain for all of those items. Was a bit costly, over $300.00, easy to change. Make sure you get one with the right code the dealer can not reprogram the module. The code can be found on a sticker under the trunk matt on thr lift side, it will start with DDM ######## and don't buy a use one I tried that and just wasted money. Hope this works out sounds like the same problems I was having |
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Replying to: monkamah (Aug 22, 2008 8:13 am)
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Replying to: deadjag (Aug 22, 2008 9:11 am) Will the battery cause everything to go fritz on the car...? 1) doors won't lock when pushed down 2) interior lights stayed on 3) seat won't set properly 4) **and it won't start... Also, mechanic replaced the back door module w/ a used part that he swore would work. This guys been there for 26 years and I thought he might know what he was talking about. Thanks, guys...I'm about to lose my rosy disposition over this. |
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Four years ago, had a starting problem on this one. Would not start unless starting amps were topped out with a booster. Soln: cleaned oil from ignition module, replaced coil and distributor. No problem last four years. Now, same problem again. Cleaning module did not solve problem this time. Questi on:::: should I replace the module??? coil??? other??? Other info: Starter turns over engine briskly. "Occasionally" I can get it star†ed by topping out the battery charge, and putting a battery booster on it, about 1 in 4 attempts. Runs great once started. (Until next attempt to start). Comments appreciated. |
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I have a 1998 XJ8L and love the way it looks - I just wish I could drive it. It won't start. My mechanic (not a Jag expert, but honest and good with cars generally) has been trying to figure it out, and is close to concluding the GEM module needs to be replaced at a Jaguar dealer, with a likely cost in the THOUSANDS of dollars. I only paid $6,500 for the car a year ago. When I said it won't start - everything lights up when the ignition is switched on, but when I turn the key all the way, nothing happens. I mean nothing. No sound at all, no engine turning over, no starter sounds, not even any clicking of relays. Absolute silence. Is it the GEM? Will it cost thousands of dollars? Can't we just cross a wire somewhere and bypass all this electronic crap?
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Mine is a 99 XJ8. My starting problem turned out to be the battery. I had tested it with a meter and it had about 12 volts so I moved onto other problems, wasting time and money. Problem was that, although the voltage was OK, the amperage wasn't enough to crank the starter. If you have an original Jaguar battery (white color) and it's more than 3-4 years old, it's probably shot. Another possibility is the computer needs to be reset which can be done by removing the + battery strap for 15 minutes then reconnecting it. Good luck. Deadjag
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