NumeatonGraham

5 hours ago, Old Peter said:

Hi Graham,

Nice to see you posting.

Are you coming to the JOC meet at Lancaster Jaguar Tamworth next Sunday -  The 22nd July.  Just off the A5.

Regards,

Peter.

Hi Peter,

i would like to come and are aware of the meet up.

My other half is away on business at the moment so the next time we talk i will mention it.

I will confirm either way as soon as i can.

Regards

Graham

4 hours ago, JOE-DOT-COM said:

hi

where did you get the code description from, P codes are usually engine faults

and in jaguar JTIS for a 2002 s-type it says this

cheers

Joe

Hi Joe,

thanks for the reply.

I had tried to edit my post and delete because i had posted up the incorrect code.My apologies.

The fault code is P1462=Air con pressure sensor circuit low input.

Thanks

Graham

Hi everyone,
having gone through the diagnosis and replacement of the DCC Valve and the air con panel i am now getting the fault code
P1642 = Air Con Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input.
Would anyone know the proccess to locate the fault?
I am also getting J1850 which i think maybe its coming up because of the P1642.
Any help would be most grateful.
Thank You,
Graham

1 hour ago, Raistlin said:

Just thought I'd stick a few photos up while she is reasonably clean 🙂

 

 

Nice car Paul,lovely colour.

Graham

20 hours ago, cubist said:

Hi Graham,

Just out of interest which iCarsoft scanner do you have?

Cheers,

Steve 

Hi Steve,

its the LRII.

Regards

Graham

20 hours ago, Mark Five said:

I bought this one ->

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AC1LLQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I rarely use the car, so I pop it out of the garage and leave it to sit for the day with the charger connected. And just in case, I've printed a STOP! warning that sits in front of the speedo in case I attempt to start the engine with the charger plugged into the OBD connector, which is an absolute no-no!

Cheers, Mark

I also bought this one great idea to plug into OBD port.

Thanks Graham

15 hours ago, Essex Fat Bloke said:

Hi All,

 

Just acquired a 2006 S type (Automatic) - it seems to be a good one - although there is a slight missing on tickover - also as the mileage is quite high -90,000, should I have the gearbox oil changed?

 

Martin

Hi Martin,

i bought an icarsoft diagnostic tool which has proved a great money saver in terms of identifying faults so i havn't had to buy parts i didn't need.

I had a misfire on my V8 and plugged it in and it identified a coil pack failure on cylinder 1.

I have also used it to check any historic logged codes.

Just had the ABS light come on and the tool has identified left rear speed sensor.

Enjoy the car.

Graham

12 hours ago, GuydLV said:

I performed a fresh install of Windows and of SDD/IDS over a clean installation of XP Pro. No licence issue anymore but still no luck! IDS initialization stops for some reason after the initial IDS launching screen. Very frustrating!

I have investigated further and it seems that the launch of IDS is actually linked to the opening of an exe file called "tabman.exe" found in C:\Program Files\JLR\Runtime. This does not work either if I launch it directly from here.

However - I think that from the logs - I saw that this "tabman.exe" in turns calls a programme called "testman.exe". This one starts properly in my case and I can select .app files that takes me to similar screens as some of the ones seen on the video.

This is not really usable this way, but it gives an idea on what part of the IDS programme does not work.

I will keep on searching although it would be of great help if anyone could share a working image of SDD/IDS... 🙄
 

Hi,having had experience with the 'tabman.ex' when trying to use the mongoose some years ago the problem turned out to be lack of RAM on the device.

Maybe if you install a  higher RAM it may well cure the problem you have.

Good Luck.

Graham

8 hours ago, VFRpilot said:

I had exactly the same problem on my 2004 2.5L S-type SE+ and it turned out to be one of the rear shock absorbers. I had both sides replaced (plus discs & pads) by my local indie, and that cured the problem.

I got my fingers through the spring to touch the shock absorber, and got someone to (gently) compress the suspension (fingers!) and I could feel that it was shot. Obviously I compared that with the opposite side to confirm my suspicions..

I must admit I was somewhat surprised as the car's only got 41K on the clock.

Cheers, Mark

I have just replaced the rear shocks and suspension bushes on mine Mark when the same test at the indy i used confirmed rear shock on drivers side was

shot and causing the squeak.

Graham

On 2/4/2016 at 12:09 PM, Raistlin said:

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

Thanks for posting very useful,but i have the earlier S Type which i think does not have the 'radio fix'.

Is there a procedure for resetting the earlier radio?

Thanks again for posting the info.

Kind Regards

Graham

Excellent video,many thanks

Today after a nice run down the motorway the EML came up.

After getting home the car didn't tick over as smooth as before i left.

Plugged in code reader and it gave  me a 'Misfire Cylinder 1'.

Erased code.

So it looks like the coil pack has failed......would that be a good cause?

So which would be Cylinder 1 on a V8? Am i right in thinking its the front left?

I believe an uprated version was introduced any help on this please?

Your help would be most appreciated.

Thanks

Graham

7 minutes ago, Russ68 said:

Don't suppose you have a link to the clips? The black ones under bonnet ones with the pin in the centre? I've had trouble finding these and have been relying on 2nd hand ones...

https://www.britishparts.co.uk/jaguar-parts-c11/jaguar-s-type-c24/body-fittings-c253

I use British Car Parts Russ.

I have also received from them today,rear shocks and stabiliser kit.

Delivery normally next day if you have ordered by 3:30pm the previous day.

I have used SNG Barratt before but i found them slow on delivery.

Graham

After the recent purchase of my S Type i am now getting down to carrying out its service status.

After checking the Oil,air filter etc.,i thought it best just to see how thorough the servicing has been!

Take a look at the pollen filter pic below:

I wonder when the last time that was changed?

Its a little fiddly to change but not difficult.

Dont forget to have new plastic cover clips available as i found that these clips are not reusable.

Graham

47 minutes ago, cubist said:

First rate Graham, did your mechanic offer any suggestions regarding the cause?

A few things really,the material its made up of,its position being bolted straight to the inner wing with vibration,subject to hot and cold temperatures in use.

I believe they moved its position on the later models.

The tank cost me £35 so if it can last 6 months i will be happy.

3 hours ago, R2e said:

Good news Graham, sounds like it's OK! 

Keeping fingers crossed

Just an update.

I had the replacement secondhand expansion tank fitted today,all working fine now.

The original was found to have a large vertical crack not visible without taking it out.

Fingers crossed that it will last until new ones are available.

Thanks to everyone for their contribution.

Graham

Thanks Steve for the suggestions.

Graham

I have received a secondhand expansion tank which took just two days to arrive.

I have posted a couple of pics and just wondering if there would be any tell tale signs of cracking?

Comments would be most welcome.

Thank You

Graham

Hi Jim,

i agree a difficult decision as you say 50% say do and 50% say don't.

But as you say you want to keep it then i think you have made the right decision to have it done.

I have just thought that my wife has got a Mercedes E Class that had a gearbox problem,she had the gearbox

Oil and filter change,all ok for a month then the problem started again.The indy we use stripped the gearbox sent off the gearbox

inner plate for the electronic selector to be changed and all is now well.

I suppose that is another reason why i have come back to an S Type,(less electronics,i know they can be frustrating(see my post on expansion tank issue).

Mine is also going through a rolling recommission,the last owner had it 15years.

Good Luck.

Graham

Hi Jim.

just a thought,have you had the fluid changed in the auto box at all?

Graham

I have ordered a secondhand expansion tank which i will let you know what it is like when it arrives.

They have given a 4 months warranty so it should be interesting.

My initial idea is to keep it as a backup until the new ones become available again.

Graham

I have located some secondhand ones but my feeling is that it is a big risk as they too could be cracked and it seems there is no

safe way to repair them.

Prices seem high for them but marketplace driven i suppose.

Thanks everyone for their suggestions and help,i will post back any update.

Graham

1 hour ago, Russ68 said:

I always call them, but out of stock is out of stock I guess. They might have an idea on options or when more are coming in etc 

They have a waiting list of 30 people,very helpful though,they are trying to see if they can get them manufactured.

Looks like i will hold off spending any money on the S Type until this gets resolved.

Very disappointed.

Graham