2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hello, The obvious action to take would be to trace down the component that has failed/shorted/ etc and replace it/fix it so the light on the dash goes out properly. If you have done something like this already to no avail then you could try taking out the corresponding bulb in the instrument cluster itself. You may need to remove the cluster but the bulbs tend to come out pretty easily. I never recommend and am not currently recommending anyone ever take out any bulbs in the cluster as it can be misleading especially upon resale. But for daily driving purposes and convenience, ill throw that option on the table.. Hope this helps

Right discoinnect the battery then leave for half hour ,join the battery leads together with a bit of electrical wire ,then try again ,i have found that these later cars suffer from interference caused by a mobile phone lleft in the centre consul ,why i have no idea but it be something by the wiring being or having a bus line where a communial signal is sent down a wire to recievers on each unit which are activated by the frequency modulated signal ,If you can understand this jargon ,i have a earlier 94 XJ6 4litre and never have a problem but then its my sunday car as the price of petrol here in spain is not cheap

check for a bad fuel filter or a leaking rubber line after the fuel pump . To dump that much fuel so quickly ,the fuel pump is pumping to a broken /split hose or steel line.

trunk fuse box....position 5 25 amp fuse

To confirm that is is the fuel pump at issue here get a can of spray starting fluid and next time it won't fire up spray it into the air intake hose of the engine while someone cranks the engine over, if it lights right off then the pump may be the problem. A clogged fuel filter may cause loss of power but seldom if ever a no start.

check your transmission fluid, if low fill it and see if it still whines if so you have a ****** problem

Jaguar uses DEX-COOL coolant for jags 1997-2005

Sounds like the timing is off. Doubl echeck all your work to make sure all your timing marks are lined up correctly. You might try loosening the distributor and turn it slightly in both directions while someone sits in the car and turns the ingnition key. If your timing is only slightly off, this may get the engine started.

has to be on the fuel rail somewhere ,cant find this information in my alldata books

SOUND LIKE A BAD WIPER RELAY.CHECK IN YOUR OWNERS CAR MANUAL IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT IT HAS FUSES AND RELAY LOCATIONS AND THE CIRCUIT EACH CONTROLS.

There should be a plus for positive, typically a red wire or red cover going to it. The negative should have a minus. The battery is a large plastic "box" which will be approximately 8" tall by 5" wide by about 10" long. It is possibly hidden in your car, very likely in the trunk or deep in the fire wall. There will likely be some "posts" for jumping it located away from the battery. Your best bet if your not positive would be to call a Jag dealer, ask for the service dept. and ask them where it is or what the procedure is for jumping your car. If you still have the owners manual, It should be clearly listed there.

get your fuel filters checked

IT STILL COULD BR THE TENTIONER ,OR IT ALSO COULD BE THE PULLEY ON THE TENTIONER,IT MAY ALSO BE BE ANOTHER UNIT ,ALT,A/C,P/S,SMOG PUMP,ETC THAT IS GOING BAD ,TO CHECK FOR ONE OF THEM GOING BAD ,REMOVE THE BELT & TRY EACH ONE BY TURNING IT BY HAND & SEE IF ANY ARE HARDER TO TURN BY HAND THAN THEY SHOULD BE .

you mean the clutch is slipping? never heard of a slipping transmission.
best to have it looked at by a mechanic.

try putting a small amount of oil down bores, if it has flooded the rings do not seal.
after it has flooded you are meant to keep foot to floor then try
oil is best option

hey blackdiam522,
First did you have a check engine light, and do you know what the code was if you did?

Ok, the traction control not available isnt goin to affect the car from starting.During my year of a jaguar tech the most common for a crank, no start is a flooded engine. Now the two most causes for a flooded engine on these jags are 1. the weather is just super cold and all the own does is keep cranking the car to try to get to start. 2. A lot of short trip, a lot of city driving, 15 mins or less.

When you get something like this, a no start crank, you have to pump the gas pedal really fast, like your starting an oil muscle car. this forces more air into the engine.

when this no start happend u could get all these codes, what i maybe would recommend is a tune up, and some highway driving every once and a while to kept this from happening again, hopefully this helps, thanks.

Hi! Try cleaning the battery terminals on the remote. Check also the polarity of the battery (+) or (-). If you can, clean the button contacts also using a soft cloth moistened with 70% alcohol (clean both the buttons and the circuit board). Make sure it is dry before assembly.

hello sir
excuse me sir
here is too much video but i am giving you only one
this will help you




and sir this one is the full list
just check it out

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1. Park your car on a level surface, facing a flat wall or garage door. Make sure the car is at a normal operating temperature and that the headlights are turned on.
2. Open the hood and locate the headlamp adjustment screws. These are usually located at the back of the headlamp assembly, near the firewall. There should be one screw that adjusts the vertical aim and another that adjusts the horizontal aim.
3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to adjust the screws. Turning the vertical screw clockwise will lower the beam, while turning it counterclockwise will raise the beam. Turning the horizontal screw clockwise will move the beam to the right, while turning it counterclockwise will move the beam to the left.
4. Adjust the headlamps one at a time. Cover one of the headlamps with a thick cloth or cardboard to prevent any stray light from affecting your vision while you adjust the other headlamp.
5. Aim the headlamps so that the center of the beam is at the same height as the center of the headlamp lens. The horizontal aim should be straight ahead, with no visible lean to either side.
6. Test the headlamps on a dark road to make sure they are properly aimed. If you notice any unevenness or misalignment, make further adjustments as necessary.
7. Close the hood and enjoy your properly adjusted headlamps.

It's important to note that if you're not comfortable working with car electronics, or if you're unsure about any of the steps involved in adjusting your headlamps, it's best to consult a professional mechanic or authorized Jaguar dealership for assistance.

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