Is this sign of flat battery?

[Phil58]

tried start car and it died lazy start. All dials shot round to right then went back to normal and alarm went of and getting bleeping.

[Old Peter]

It could be, Phil.

 

The s type needs a good battery to work all the electrical bits, and when it is failing it starts to do funny things . I would give it a charge and then see if it holds it.

 

A battery should last about 5 years.

 

Peter.

[O.T.H]

Hi Phil

I agree with Peter and just add ---Always buy a good heavy battery so it can cope 

with all the elec's easy as that pays in the long run .

 

Frank.

[Phil58]

It's a jaguar battery that's on, don't know how old it is?

Just tried to take battery out but the bolt that is vertical at left side of battery won't seem to unscrew don't want to force it, also read when battery disconnected handbrake needs resetting, anti trap on windows need resetting. Can't find how to do in handbook, it says section 4 for handbrake and section 3 for windows but can't see anything relating to this. Anyway can't get battery out anyway

[Old Peter]

Hi Phil,

 

To reset the handbrake after disconnecting the battery, you must also know the radio code.

 

When you have reconnected the battery the alarm will come on and you have to press on the footbrake after switching off the alarm.

 

You don't always have to reset the windows but you always have to reset the radio.

 

Peter.

[Raistlin]

Setting the anti-trap, if required Phil consists of closing each window in turn and holding the button in the close position for about 2 seconds once fully closed.

 

Once you get your bolt out, a little smear of copper grease will assist in preventing corrosion should you need to remove it again.

[Phil58]

Cheers. The bolt is flimsy with it being long and thin, I've sprayed from top of bolt and underneath car still no use, maybe I'll have to cut the bolt.

[Raistlin]

I've just been out and had a look at mine.

 

Perhaps you could use a pair of mole-grips slightly lower down the shank of the bolt to get more torque and hopefully less twisting?

[mk1escortmad]

If its that tight the bolt will probably snap. Fortunatly the first thing i did when i got mine was take the bolt out and put copper grease on the thread and tighten it just enough.

[Phil58]

Update. Bolt snapped battery charged back on car reset handbrake, just a bit confused about windows should they stop if obstacle in its way? If so my windows didn't reset correct.

[Old Peter]

Hi Phil,

 

When the battery has been disconnected you will need to reset.

 

Fully close the window and hold the switch in the closed position  for two seconds and then release. Wait for two seconds and do not open the window.

 

Again select the same window to close, holding the switch for a further two seconds.

 

Check to confirm the operation by opening the window and then use the one touch operation to come the window.

 

Repeat the operation for all the other windows.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[Phil58]

I did this but am I wrong in thinking if you put your hand through window when closing should it stop?

[Raistlin]

I did this but am I wrong in thinking if you put your hand through window when closing should it stop?

Once the anti trap detects a certain pressure Phil.

[Phil58]

I'll have a look later. Wasn't thinking pressure related

[Raistlin]

The motor drive has a torque sensor Phil. It detects the change in voltage demand from the motor depending upon how much force is required to move the window glass. That's why the window will sometimes stop and reverse when there isn't anything in the way, if the window track is obstructed or the flexibility of the runner lining is reduced say, during cold weather,

 

PLEASE, don't test with your fingers. I'd use a piece of plastic or wood... just in case.

[Phil58]

If antenna don't sort satnav out when it comes I'll be putting my neck in it.

[Phil58]

Windows are correct

[Raistlin]

About the only thing on your car that is

[Phil58]

Yep. Seriously thinking going back to Lexus

[Phil58]

Went to start car, flat as a doh doh

[Russ68]

Flat as a dodo and dead as a pancake, you're not having much luck Phil ;)

[Phil58]

I know, best of it is it's been a well looked after car with past owner. Loads and loads of receipts for anything that needed doing ect. Never mind I'm sure I'll be able to sit back soon and enjoy it.

[jag2]

B)when changing battery use set off jump leads connect the two battery s take the old one out put new one in that way you wont have to reset.

[mindofitsown]

A question in relation to this topic......with a full Jag service history, if the battery required changing, would the dealer replace it with a "Jaguar" labelled battery?

I ask this because I recently had to replace my battery and the old one was labelled "Jaguar" with no other maker's label to be seen.

Oh and yes, the bracket bolt was a pig.