Originally Posted by Ekki

Burt,

the new/used ACC-module I bought (for appr. $400) seems to work, well, somehow. At least I don't get any more (amber) warning messages. IDS still reports a communication failure but this might also be a 'software incompatibility'. The only (audible) difference I noticed was that the old module was constantly moving when I turned on the ignition. The replacement unit does not do that.
To be honest I am reluctant to check its function under driving condition. Who knows what's going to happen? Since I never use CC alas not ACC I'm not really missing it and I'm just happy that I got rid of the warning msg.

My take: a broken '1st generation' ACC-module is probably the worst thing which can happen to a Jaguar-owner. Almost no supply, besides there are no real experts for this out there.
Since (AFAIK) Jaguar no longer sells this as a spare part, the 3.4K 'repair' probably means a complete replacement/upgrade to a newer ACC, including new modules, etc.
If you don't want to spend this kind of money (I wouldn't) I would frequently look on Ebay, for-sale ads in forums, etc. Painful, maybe in vain.
Before I bought the new/used module I contacted these guys -
Welcome at ECU Repair Centre, your adres for repair of car electronics, like ABS, Cruise Control, Ignitions modules and many other ECU's
They told me that a repair would cost appr. €350 or €50 as a 'testing charge' if the are unable to repair it. If you are out of other ideas this could be worth a try.
Send me a PM if you need help.

Good luck!

Ekki

Originally Posted by gdiamente

Do you still have the old unit ? If so, would you be interested in selling it ? I have a working unit with a damaged housing.

Originally Posted by melhookv12

check battery back sounder and all fuses. Had a similar problem. Sounder was blowing fuse and it was in same circuit as adaptive cruisecontrol module. Fuse was under the bonnet and not listed in wiring as it's security system. Fuse was in fuse box though

Originally Posted by dbsouthworth

Hi thxalot,
I've been quiet(!) but watching the thread as I have the same issue. This is great news. Looking forward to your report on the road test! My original module was a BA. When I bought the car, the guy had tried to fit a module BD (2nd hand) but it still didn't work. I got the error "radar level out of range" which BBA Reman could not fix, so I suspect the module was just faulty. BBA Reman said it was a mechanical fault! I would like to try fitting another so your news is encouraging... just need to get one at the right price!!
David.

Originally Posted by gdiamente

Do you still have the old unit ? If so, would you be interested in selling it ? I have a working unit with a damaged housing.

Originally Posted by Ekki

Still have it. Unfortunately the housing got somewhat bruised when I opened it for inspection. As we know by now these things are sealed, so there will almost always be some damage done.
I will send you some pics at the weekend via PM.

Ekki