20 Most Recent 2008 Jaguar S Type - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Hello Is it an electronic hand brake ?

Hello We had a similar situation and we found out that the battery was the cause , even though it was new. Try with another battery that you know is good from another car, if still having a problem , check the starter for drainage

sounds like you have a auto gearbox fluid leak and is running low on fluid needs topping up and the leak fixed try and locate the leak area if its under the box and its a mercedes unit the wiring connector seals are favorite if its a zf box the prob with fluid leaks are not norm a problem unless the oil cooler has been damaged by a stone chip its behind the front bumper liner but which either way the fluid is more than likely low if you keep driving it you may damage the gearbox

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your car have a soon roof ? check if safe close

the stype does not have ignition amplifirers the on plug coils are controlled by the power controle module [pcm] loated under the climate intake box and is prone to water ingress.but there are a coil suppressor capacitor on the back of the cylinder heads which can go short to ground. what is the problem you have?

Sounds like the rag joint in the steering shaft has come apart. A loss of control hazard exist, do not drive until you check steering shaft joint connections at firewall and rack and pinion unit as well as tie rod ends.

you have got a faulty spark plug or a on plug coil change the plugs or get the fault codes out of odb11 system that will tell you which coil has failed you will need a code reader to help or someone who has access to one

its 2 differant systems they dont match

Chilton or haines manuals are very helpful.Also, local parts stores will show you how if you ask them.You need the filler hose any ways.and some refrigerant.

it is to be investigated by experienced mechanic: a way too many causes such things

the common prob is caused by the wiring to the dual control valve corroded/oc behind the front bumper liner. the centre of the 3 wires going to it are favorite and should have battery voltage going to the centre wire check that using a load ie.a 21watt bulb bet its missing if so remove bumper liner untape the wiring and find o/c and repair or rewire the power from the underbonnet fuse box just above

the dual control valve has either failed or most likeley the the wiring to it open circuit/high resistance its stuck in one side only, the main issue with this car is corroded wiring behind front bumper and over lhf wheel arch liner

Most blend door are electrical. You can remove the motor and turn the door with needle nose pliers. If the motor is on the back side of the plenum. You might as well fix it. You have to remove the dash to access it.

the 3 main issues with jag electronic park brake faults are 1st the sliders in the rear caliper frames sieze up which tells the park brake module that the travel is excessive and turns it off 2nd the wiring to the park brake motor chaffes on the rear subrame. 3rd the park brake motor fails. try a battery reset by disconnect the -v battery terminal for a couple of mins. reconnect and work parkbrake on/off to recalibrate, if it still comes on parkbrake failure then try the other poss faults, hope this helps