Top 20 2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas Questions & Answers

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Check the O2 sensor. Probably bad.

If you have no air blowing out it sounds like the blower motor has quit

Many things can cause resricted performance..I have a vanden plas and a xjr...and I have seen many things cause it from knock sensors, to water being sprayed on the engine or short circuiting throttle body sensors etc...the 1st thing you must do is have the code read that is causing the restricted performance ...let me know.

it is located under the driver running board...,just raise the car and remove the lower batwing cover..you will see two ten mm bolts on both sides of the running board,then you will see 2 eight mm bolts,then three 10 mm bolts near the front. ..once its removed you will see the fuel suply line running upward where the drivers foot rest incline is and the fuel filter is just past the incline..make sure you remove the fuse in the trunk for the pump to depressurize it...good luck and let me know if you need any more help.

the lock out is unlocked by the brake lights being on, so see if they work is 1st step

Whilst the vehicle is running with the normal key being used hold down the valet button for a few seconds

Please if you can get into the car, beneath the driver side underneath the steering compartment you will get the fuse box there. Check the map and replace the fuse that has cut off.

Good luck.

THIS SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL

Usually they are installed with screws, if no then they have a tension spring clipping it into position,try applying firm pressure to the this side pushing it in a forward direction, or visa versa, a small scerw driver will help lift it ffrom the panel while you push it. Obviously do not use the driver to force leverage as you risk damaging the paint, place a rag under it just in case. Hope this helps, Good luck

Hi,

I have a 1999 XJ8. Same setup as yours, with very minor differences. I had the same problem, turned out NOT to be fuse, OR bad relays, OR wiper motor, OR Body Processor Module. It was simply a loose connection at the body processor module below the Glovebox. I Literally jiggled the wires, and it started working again, and has been ever since. I have the Shop Manual, Technical ability, and Tools available to test all of the circuits involved, and went forth with printing out the wiring diagrams, and step by step eliminated each, until I decided to give the connection a jiggle, JUST BEFORE replacing the Body Processor Module (which would have been expensive)

Test 1:
Try the jiggle trick. Should be able to access harness just below, and behind the left of the glovebox. touch around up there, but don't be a brute, as you MAY break stuff.

Test 2:
Check Fuse under hood, (#22) Should be a 30A fuse

Test 3:
Swap the relays located on the drivers side, just behind the radiator. One is for Wiper motor run, the other is for wiper motor high speed.

Test 4: Jumper Pin 3 & 5 on the LEFT relay (drivers left) (please remove relay first). This should turn the wipers on, regardless of whether or not the computer is telling it to run. If wiper does not turn on, check fuse, or replace wiper motor.

Hope i helped you.

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The rule with the glove box is that you do what ever it takes to get the door open, there is no magic "fix". Look underneath and you'll see 2 bolts on the lower hinges, undo them and the entire glove box should come out. To open the glove box, the latch has to move straight down (toward the floor). Perhaps a pair of needle nose pliers can grab what's left and you should be able to open it with a bit of downward pressure. If there is still some of the plastic handle left, you should be able to get behind it with a flat head screwdriver and pull it toward the rear of the cab.

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the shifter cable is on the lift side of the transmission, make sure it is bolted to the trnsmission

P1000 Jaguar Code - On Board Diagnostic System Readiness Test Not Complete link to info copy and paste https://www.engine-codes.com/p1000_jaguar.html

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.

If you remove any gear that is coupling it to the motor you should be able to slide it back to where you want. I would put gear back just to hold it in place and keep it from moving. But you do have to replace that gearbox for future operation.

Hello You need to remove the fuel tank and clean it well so that you make sure that there are no water left in the tank

Go to the link Jaguar Vanden Plas Automatic Transmission Fluid

Dont think they will be related but when you press the brake pedal with the ignition on can you here a solenoid click under the gear shift? These are common to fail and often don't release the shifter.

if its a v12 or super charged vehicle it has two inside the fuel tank, only one pump if it normal aspirated, remove the tank and you will find the pump/s under the round panel on top of the tank with the fuel level sensor/ you will need some pipe release tools to get the flow and return pipes out of the bottom of the tank, a bit of a pig to get to has they are under the vehicle above the differential, but have self sealing valves in the bottom of the tank so you dont get soaked!