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As an S-Type owner, you'll be aware (I guess) of how sensitive the electronics is to low battery voltage. You'll maybe not know though, what you're expected to do after dis-connecting and re-connecting the battery. I've put together a PDF document which takes you through the procedure step by step. Nothing that isn't readily available elsewhere but just gathered together and (in my view) logically ordered into a single reference. It also includes how to get the audio system working when you don't have the security code I've been asked for it so many times that I though I'd make a thread just for access to that document so here it is:- Battery reset.pdf

Before you go bring stuff you may not need, check the inertia switch hasn’t tripped. Also check the fuel pump relay and fuse.

As I'm scratching my head alot, my wife says I need to see a doctor! Update; Well now I've viewed this wonderful S type we just can't get the tiger to roar. This is what we've done so far; 2001 'S' type Jaguar 3.0ltr V6 non runner 4 years. 13th Nov New 12v battery charged & fitted. All electrics on, no fault codes. PAT red light (on dash) flashing. 3rd tank of old fuel. Cranked engine over, non start - not firing. Sounds like an electronic problem, immobiliser? When cranking over, fuel guage needle returns to empty. Battery put back on trickle charge. 20th Nov Battery fully charged Car would not unlock with the remote, used key, alarm activated. Remote then worked to switch off alarm and then the remote works as it should. No flashing red light. (PAT) Managed to inflate all 4 tyres Worked through sequence of the immobiliser. No PAT light at all, at anytime. Revealed the fuel pump and no sound of any life when ignition on or when the engine is cranked over. Checked numerous fuses, all OK. Battery back onto trickle charge. New batteries for the remotes (cr2032) 23rd Nov Returned to car. Battery fully charged. Charger disconnected. Remote will not unlock car. Used key, alarm activated and remote works to stop alarm. Still no PAT red light displayed. Engine turns over but still no start. All four tyres flat again within 4 days. They probably need to roll on the road to re seal after sitting for 4 years! All pumped up again. I feel theres a fault with the fuel pump as its not charging the system when the ignition is turned on and no noise when the engine is turned over. Any help would be greatly appreciated with 2 questions; 1. Can i go ahead and buy the recommended fuel pump - Are all the connections the same? 2. As the PAT led light does not flash but the alarm is activated and de-activated with the remote, is the immobiliser stopping the fuel pump and therefore the engine from starting. Thanks

Dave Many thanks Regards, John

Hi Dave, The controls take some time to get the right controls and that could be in a warmer temperature. Peter.

Dave If you find the correct window film I would appreciate knowledge of where you obtain it as it sounds like a very good idea. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Happy Christmas Dan and to all Club/Forum Members. Cheers, John

Interesting, I had read on the US Forum that because of the heat, air was able to draw in dust etc as it cooled and that this was the main cause. Aging of the HID bulbs was given as a cause of reduced light ouput but no mention was made of them becoming black, That said, what you said makes sense. We will probably return to the UK next year so the Cat will be remaining in Spain, seeing as we rarely go out of the town at night, I don't think I will bother doing anything with the lights unless our plans change. I bought the car 3 years ago and the botchup had already been done. Mike

Michael You will be far better of financially (and probably from customer service point of view) by finding yourself an Independent Jaguar Specialist. Best Wishes and Regards, John