NumeatonGraham

Hi Guys and Girls,

currently running a 2004 S-type which is fairly easy to fit into my garage which is 82" wide with about a foot from the rear door,so nice and snug.

This question may have been asked before, but as i am not keen on leaving it outside the 64000$ question is would it fit in my garage.

I realise that the doors would be larger so would getting in and out of the drivers side be a none starter?

I park the s-type nearside as close to the garage wall as possible and can open the drivers door halfway which is enough for me to get in/out.

Many Thanks

Graham

Welcome to the Club, David.

 

I am not a mechanical expert, so I would suggest that you look for an independent Jaguar Garage to diagnose the issue rather than go to a main dealer who have been known to overcharge a bit.

 

But there might be someone who has experience the same problem and could offer their advice.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

Good advice Peter.

Plug in a code reader to get the fault code,it could be a number of things and because these cars need fully charged battery (even though the car will start)that would be the first place i would look.

Do you know how old the battery is and what charge it is pushing out?

I also believe the wiring loom behind the front bumper can perish,causing problems,but not sure if it is applicable to this year.

It might be best to investigate rather than leave it.

Graham :D

Trevor,

maybe next time put 'Best Offer'!.....i suppose then again you might still get no response!

Graham :D

Trevor,

totally agree,one of the best things about the internet is that there is so much information about from just about anywhere,just a little time taken to search and you can save lots of £££££'s.

Graham :D

Graham,

 

Is this the software you are on about ?

 

IDS SDD Land Rover/Jaguar v138.02

 

(The program for the dealer level diagnostics of cars Land rover / Jaguar with drawstring VCM.)

 

ABT,

 

Trevor

Hi Trevor,

yes thats the software,but i believe the version 138.02 is for newer vehicles as i think is the VCM connection.

Graham

Interestingly, Graham, on 5th Gear this morning, one of the presenters said that there are more computers on a modern car than on the Space Shuttle.

 

Peter

Peter,

yes very interesting,i do wonder if all the technology on todays cars is neccessary....but thats just my opinion.

I must admit i am looking at another v12 Vanden Plas.....Graham :D

Graham, excuse my ignorance but what is a Mongoose (apart from the small African snake killing mammal) and where would one procure such equipment/software?

Kevin,

Mongoose is the name of the cable that connects into your laptop and in to the diagnostice socket in the car.There are various sources to purchase the mongoose cable and it usually comes with the appropiate software for your vehicle.

Like all technology these days clones of the manufacturers equipment are available on auction sites,websites etc.

There are lots of options available,like all things nowadays you just choose what is suitable for you.

My particular S-type is a 2004 so i went for the cloned mongoose cable,with version 1.30 of the software,this has worked successfully for me.....eventually.

Like all things to do with technology,its not always straight forward and can be frustrating to set up,but once sorted i feel in my opinion it will save me money in diagnosing any problems that arise.

Generally speaking the software will only run on a Windows version of XP,on a dedicated laptop,this is because the software was written when xp was the available operating system at the time.You can also purchase the reccommended laptop that Jaguar used for the diagnostics at the time and load the system onto it.

I chose to buy a secondhand laptop as all i have on it is the Jaguar S-Type Diagnostics.If you go down this route make sure the laptop has at least 1.2gb of Ram as any less and i have found that the software fails to load.

Hope this explains what and how i have gone,any questions i will try to help.

Graham :D

Hi Graham,

 

Even the stealership might be cheaper than buying a laptop and getting the Jag through the front door to my desktop is a right bugger!

 

Mike

Hi Mike,

Blimey your house must be small,i have 13 Jags in my office!

Laptops are cheap as chips,remember these cars are old technology. :D

I have found it much cheaper than the stealers.Laptop cost me £40,software and mongoose £45,i can also use it as many times as i like,will not cost me anymore money for diagnostics at least..well hopefully. :D

I did think of that as my under engine sump cover is held on with cable ties. :D

Colin,

no i did it myself.

I just ran the car up to temperature,gave it a run,poured in the additive,full lock left and right,took it on another run(any excuse),

then over the next couple of weeks the squeak went away.

My car is not used a lot a now thats why i think it took sometime.

Graham

Hi Peter,

just an update really,when squirting rustproofing wax inside my sills today i noticed the fixings for the sills are the same as the rear bumper.

Graham

Hi Colin,

i bought the additive and followed the instructions,it has now cleared my squeak but only after a few weeks.

Graham :D

Hi, i had the lurch on my car and i sorted it myself using a laptop,mongoose and software.

On first use i used it to sort out my airbag warning lights,then took a deap breath and flashed the gearbox software,this appears to have sorted my gearbox lurch.This was last October.

I was also able to reset all the codes logged.

I was sceptical at first but i was not prepared to pay the dealer costs,my choice and i am pleased with the result.

Graham :D

Hi phildog,another possible cause could be the heater valve,i believe it sits near the bottom of the radiator,these have been troublesome from posts on another forum i have read.

I always go for the cheapest item to look at first,as the previous posters have said,might be worth changing the thermostat first then look at the more costly item,heater valve as i believe they are not cheap.

good Luck

Graham :D

Hi Peter,

just to let you know that i have fitted the rear under bumper fixings.

Ford Part No. N806322. - £3.49 for 10.

Fiddly easy to break,not sure how long they will last.

Graham

Hi Peter,

thanks for the reply.

I think that part is to secure the chrome blade on the bumper.

I am looking for the plastic screw and plastic insert which i think there are 4 of.

I have found part no. KRS113130,which i think is a Ford part which may do the job,although not sure.

This part is also used for the under bonnet trim so i will have a look and see.

Thanks Peter.

Graham

Hi Guys/Girls,

just as title suggests,i need to get the replacement plastic screw fasterners(4 ithink),to replace my broken ones.Would anyone know the part number or what would be the best fasterners to replace them with.

Many Thanks

Graham

Hi Everyone,

i concur with the other posters great day out and meeting really nice people and the great cars.

I have a nice red lobster face,thanks for the hardwork putting it on.

Great amount raise.

Take care guys/girls till next time.

Graham:)

Nuneaton,Warwickshire

Welcome aboard Graham, it's never to late to be on list, when members get there just tell them your on the jaguar stand :)

Here's a upto date list

1, Magic74

2, Old Peter

3, Diddler

4, Srad34

5, Pablojag1 +1 extra car

6, Msmicksmith

7, Karl Jones

8, Martinkessy

9, Numeaton Graham

10,

Thats great thank you:)

Thanks Peter,the weather looks extremely good......better ask the wife to get the picnic basket ready!

Hi,

please could you add me to the list if its not too late,would like to meet other members and their cars and hopefully swap stories.

Thank You

Graham

Hi Peter.

Success!

I placed a block under the arm halfway between the spindle and knuckle and pushed down on the arm about 3 times.Visually i couldn't see any difference until i closed the bonnett and hey presto the gap appeared.

When testing the wiper movement the "clunk" as it hit the underside edge of the bonnett had disapeared as there was now a gap,but the blade now hit the side of the windscreen slightly so i just removed it,repositioned and tested successfully.

I think the wiper system must wear over time which may cause the arm to clip the bonnett.

Anyway i can say it was easier than i thought it would be.

The suggestion for this procedure came from the JEC Forum.

Well now for a clean of my little beauty.

Best Regards

Graham

Hi ,

yesterday i used the Meguiars kit on mine after trying other products.

My headlights came up very well and was pleased with the first attempt,as my lenses were heavily stained.

Graham