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the item you are talking about is the cover for the headlamp washer jet has it got headlamp wash? if so the washer jet has fallen off the headlamp and dropped in the bumper liner, the cover clips on to end of jet if it does not have headlamp wash the cover has 2 clips one on each side but they break and fall off in that case we use epoxy glue to refit it

Check transmission fluid level Almost all transmission slip problems originate from not enough fluid

Jerry, this is an older request, but I will try to help trouble shoot it for you. First, check the fuses for the top. Your manual should show you where it is, or which one it is, but the fuse box is in the passenger cabin. If that is okay, then you'll have to remove the switch and unplug it. With a small wire "jumper" jump the terminal at the wiring harness. One is hot, the other, usually the black wire, is ground. Does the top motor activate? If yes, it is the switch (most common) if not, it could be the motor. Unless you are a very good DIY'er, this is as far as you might go without experienced help. Wires could be pinched, the motor could be bad, or the pump might be dead. Lots of things from that point on, (mice chewing wires- frequent for a car stored over a winter). The switch is the most replaced, tough. Pray for the easy fix! Let us know what you do to resolve this (or what you did to resolve it back in March 2014)

poss broken wire around o/s boot hinge, or latch switch faulty

go to the trunk of the car and put the key into the trucnk tumbler and open it, that will deativate the valet mode...

The dealer will have a clear adhesive they recommend and sell over their parts counter. If they do not, ask the person behind the counter, and quite often they will have a recommendation. I might use clear silicone, but I'd prefer the recommended adhesive. Good luck and let us know your outcome so others may share.

sounds like a faulty control relay..

Youll have to take it to the dealer, and trust me, I do not recommend the dealer ever, so I dont write this lightly.

You've done most of the steps I would have so far... Now use a meter and trace the wires backward. Sounds like a broken or chewed up wire along the route backwards. Also try a separate wire with power to see if you can deliver power to those lights. If they work, albeit temporary for the test, you grounds are good. If one works and the other does not, then THAT ONE has a ground loss. In any case, you have it narrowed down, and I would hope that by now you may have your answer. Let us know so we can share our knowledge with other readers. Thank you!

This is not necessarily your dimmer switch. Most manufacturers tie the dash lights to the tail lights so that it warns you in a visible way if your tail-lights are not working. It sounds more like you have a power supply problem unless working the dimmer switch actually causes or resolves the problem. Chances are you either have a shorting power wire, or a mostly broken wire that is only making an intermittent connection. If it was constant I'd suggest checking fuses but with an intermittent issue, The only way to really check this is to start tracing wires and testing power along them when it's not working. Wiring diagrams help a lot.

Un hook battery and let sit for 30 minutes with no power. This should let the capacitors bleed down and reset the code. It probably has a lost power code that is being retained memory. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_c087e4b7d13c0163

On the 5-speed used 1996/7-2002 it is under the hood in the right compartment next to the firewall under the lift-out cover. Not sure if it is inside the large box with the ECM (cover to box held by 4 torx fasteners - next to and partly under the edge where the hood rests). It may be just in front of this box mounted vertically. I am going by the picture in the Electrical Manual found here: http://www.captainjaguarscathouse.com/Electrical_Reference.htm .Recommend you join the forum here:http://www.jaguarforums.comJohn

remove plastic gearchange cover four clips use small plastic blade down each side about 20mm from each end to release, disconnect switch connectors.remove 4 screws and metal retainers, may have spacing washers underneath.remove veneer j gate surround.remove rear centre console end held by clips just pry off carefully,remove 4 torx screws now exposed. remove centre console you may have to disconnect electrical connectors depending on vehicle spec.cig lighter on all,it will then enable the audio unit fixings to be removed make sure you remove the gearshift from P and disconnect battery before you start work

part off the module fixed to the pump modulator assembly on lhs under bonnet. common problem, check pump motor resistance should be low 3ohms or less if ok module may be at fault.somtimes you have to change both but it normally the motor brushes stuckworn out

anytime a knock is involved it is usually the crankshaft, crankshaft bearings, piston rods, i could go on .. sorry you car is finished

It could be the brake pedal switch, it often occurs it fails in our kitty. If your car (as mine) is equipped with a cruise control, this could be associated with the msg "cruise control not available" too (or something similar).
In this case you can fix (or change) that switch. The worst is to dismount it... ;-)

Good chance

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I'm not familiar with JAG but MOST cars have a switch in the front and the back that is called a fuel shutoff switch. I am going to say you may have bumped the switch and it shut off the fuel pump. The switch on most cars is located under the bumper area or around the grill area. Your best bet is to go to the local auto parts store and buy a repair manual for your car and start looking the the electrical schematic section to locate where the Fuel shutoff switch is located.

to latch manually you have a allen key located on the pump in the boot rh side, remove the little plug on the screen closing panel and use the key to latch the mechanism. if the roof top operation is poor/ sluggish it needs the roof/top hydraulic system flushing and new pentosyl fluid using in the system the old type/origional fluid can turn to a jelly like substance.

YOU DONT ,IF WORKING FINE YOU LEAVE ALONE,IF NOT THEN THERES THE ISSUE MOST COMMON PROBLEM IS SHAFT SEALS LEAKING ON THE PARTS THAT MOVE THE TOP,THEN THEY NEED REPLACED,,, SOME SYSTEMS USE BREAK FLUID SOME USE TRANS FLUID AND SOME USE A SPECIAL FLUID ,MAKE DOUBLE SURE BEFOR ATTEMPTING

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