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33 minutes ago, Peeb said:

HI I hope someone can help me out. I have a beautiful S type which was only spoiled by the sets which I found uncomfortable. I found a set of V8 s type R fully electrically adjustable seats which I had re covered to match the two tone grey in my car. Having fitted them I now have an airbag light code (1.6)  all of the functions seem to work fine heaters etc, but I just can't get rid of the airbag light.

I have put a diagnostic code reader on it and it is showing .7 ohms on the seat belt pretensioner which I know is too low. I have tried replacing it and it throughs up the same result? all the colour coded wires appear to match up where they have been soldered together. I am running out of options can anyone help.

Hopefully this will help you out;

Or this one is cheaper;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236042013477?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D487a759eeb374eee875584124e11feb7%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D225298969233%26itm%3D236042013477%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebV9BertRefreshRankerWithCassiniEmbRecall%26brand%3DJaguar&_trksid=p2332490.c101224.m-1

Here you go Peter and welcome to the forum.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225298969233?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=225298969233&targetid=2405988029745&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9046279&poi=&campaignid=21690864867&mkgroupid=176192575117&rlsatarget=pla-2405988029745&abcId=10027088&merchantid=113563967&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21690864867&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1dX633FIKor8VsfKb226qQ0N&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxLKS0sidjgMVx5hQBh21BBhgEAQYBCABEgKRfPD_BwE

On 4/18/2014 at 8:50 PM, srad34 said:

Hi all,

I have bought a complete Oatmeal interior to replace our black interior. My XKR is a '00 and the seats are from an '01 car.

They have the separate head restraints and airbags but are in such good condition!

After receiving some advice, I matched up the wirie colours to the car loom but I cant get the adjusters to work. On one button, you can hear a motor,but no action :(  .

 

Does anyone have any wiring diagrams for the seats that they can share please?

 

Failing that, I will be stripping down the original seat base and swapping with the frame and loom onto the new seat and fitting the newer back.

 

Not too concerned about the electric headrests, but getting the seat adjustment and seat heaters to work would be great!

 

Cheers guys 

This is a common fault on the XK8 and here is a video showing you how to repair it.

12 hours ago, Julian Hodges said:

Hello,

I just bought a 2001 Daimler V8 Supercharged LWB (red with cream - a very lovely thing!). It is missing the little badge that should cover the boot release button. I cannot find anywhere that sells them (or even just marks them as out of stock). Anyone got any idea where I might source such a thing? To be clear - its the little round badge on the button, not the boot badge itself.

Cheers,

- Julian.

Hello and welcome Julian. Try this one; https://britcar.com/product.php/317608/5497/boot___trunk_release_button_gold___ruby___jaguar___xj_1995_to_1997_daimler_variants

12 hours ago, Michaelangelo said:

Can anyone tell me please how to restart radio and satnav - PIN no lost after I'd spent 6+ months in hospital. Car will go now with new battery, but no radio or satnav [the latter not essential, but nice voice].

Try this;

On 7/22/2024 at 4:33 PM, Phil Burns said:

HI ALL

I HAVE A STRANGE BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM BEHIND MY DASHBOARD ON MY XK 2006 (X150) THE CAR IS SWITCHED OFF AND HAS NOT BEEN RUNNING. CAN ANYONE HELP OR SUGGEST A FIX PLEASE

REGARDS

PHIL

The noise is mostly likely the aspirator fan behind the dashboard. This picture shows how much dust can accumulate on the sensor part at the grill. Removing the dash surround and thoroughly cleaning and blowing out with air may help.

15 minutes ago, Simon James said:

Good Afternoon,  I have an '03 XJ8, I'm struggling to find a front air suspension senor so it's currently off the road. I've looked on Facebook groups with mo joy and my local specialist is swamped as always. Does anyone have an idea? Cheers

Here is the front right;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Height-Sensor-C2C2242-Jaguar-Suspension/dp/B0CM4SXSR2

18 minutes ago, ed84c said:

ah nice find! 
Not sure how i didnt manage to see that on google. ..

There are places that can repair your existing one, unless it’s too far gone.

15 minutes ago, ed84c said:

Hello
I am looking to purchase a replacement instrument panel for my 07 plate 4.2L XKR.

Part number I have is below, but I think that is just the backplate, rather than for the instrument panel itself (I can get hold of that if needed).

Cheers
Ed

Hi Ed, here’s one for sale;

https://www.b-parts.com/auto-parts/electrical-and-electronic/instrument-cluster-jaguar-xk-ii-coupe-x150-42-xkr-7w8310849he-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-15262054

This will help you out and also aid in understanding the system.

http://jagrepair.com/HydRoofManualOperationxk8.htm

1 hour ago, David Jay said:

Problem occurred when battery went flat and an attempt was made close the  roof and it would not complete the locking cycle

after the battery was recharged the roof and closing the rear windows will not work

Hi David,

You May have to manually close the roof fully in order to reset the system.

Hi David,

The quiescent drain for our cars is 30 milliamperes or 0.03A so not very high at all. This is also easily checked.

I would ensure the day before you leave, you allow your CTEK to fully charge the battery. However, it would be worth having the capacity of the battery checked as it may have dropped from lack of use.

Lead sulphate begins to form at 12.4v and its these sulphites that strangle the battery.

1 hour ago, Freebird Paul said:

Thanks again Jim for your helpful advice. By the way, do i remove the neg or pos lead from the battery?

You’re welcome, Paul.

If you intend to remove the battery then always the negative first.

2 hours ago, Freebird Paul said:

Morning Jim,

Thanks for your comment and video, looks like a pretty straight forward task to change those 2 sensors if that's the problem.

Can you recommend the brand of code reader i should buy for my model which is a 2006 X150 4.2? Also, is it really neccessary to disconnect the battery? iv'e heard comment that doing that can cause more trouble! 

 

Hi Paul,

With your car there is no problem with disconnecting the battery as you don’t have the BMS (battery monitoring system) fitted.

I have the icarsoft i930 for mine which is perfect for what I want and it will tell you which sensor is at fault. If you go the icarsoft route then make sure you buy from a reputable source and it is Jaguar specific.

As shown in the video, no specialist tools required to change the sensors.

You can always disconnect the battery to be completely safe.

Hi Paul,

A code reader will tell you exactly which part of the system is flagging the fault. Usually it will be one of the 2 impact sensors at the front of the car.

On your car, both can be changed from the top without having to remove the nose cone.

This will help;

Have a look here Andy;

https://reluctorrings.com

Unfortunately you do not have a ”service connection” to enable remote movement of the seat and there is no way to manually move them.

You will therefore have to remove it and then apply 12v to the motor in order to move it. Assuming of course the motor has not been damaged by the water.

Welcome to the forum Steve, enjoy.😊

9 minutes ago, Tigerbay said:

I am in sunny Reighton Gap in a cliff edge bungalow overlooking Filey Bay as a retirement hideaway. YO14 9SR

Mike 😀

Very nice Mike, although a bit too far for a day visit. If I come up with anything else I will email you.🤙

What part of Yorkshire are in?

5 minutes ago, Tigerbay said:

My 4.2 is supercharged ...  will that also apply to the wiring diagram you sent.

Yes it does.

6 minutes ago, Tigerbay said:

My current problem on the 4.2 is that it loses its charge within 24 hours.  I have (not me but others as I am a dinosaur) had the alpine amplifier system disconnected as told it seemed it could be a regular fault.... but that did not cure it.

The most common problem for a drain is the ”alarm chirp sounder”. The internal rechargeable batteries short out over time causing the drain. The other is the little flap in the ignition barrel not closing when the key is removed.

The easiest way to deal with the sounder is to simply disconnect it and then see if the battery is still discharging.

The ignition switch flap will just need a little graphite grease to lubricate it, if indeed it is stuck open.

Hi Mike,

The manual I sent you will have the 4.2 engine wiring in it. The rest of the manual is the same for both.

Welcome to the forum Mathew, enjoy.😊