Firstly, I apologize for putting this post in a general tech help, because it is regarding my S Type. However, I was hoping to catch the right person, who might not frequent the S Type forums.

So I have been searching and searching my trunk/boot for the VCATS label. Take a look at the photos. Do you see any VCATS label?

 

I can't find any.

So I am requesting a kind-hearted Jag tech to retrieve what information would be on my VCATS label. Unless they know of another location where the label would be.

The car is a 2003 S Type 3.0 North American market. The VIN is SAJEA01T13FM59505. I don't have the pink slip or registration with me yet, however, I can PM a scan of the previous owner registration card.

I really would appreciate this, as it would be nice for myself (to bring back the steering column adjustment), and in the future, any Jag Tech that might be servicing my car.

Many thanks to you.

 

Anyone? ... Anyone? ... Buehler?

In preparation for the steering calibration, I dropped the steering column and wrote down the numbers on the top of the steering adjustment assembly. Now I need the code from the VCATS label.

I have read that there is a very good possibility that another S Type of the same year and same VIN range, will have the same VCATS label, with the exceptions of the climate control module and options that are or are not installed.

So if you have a 2003 S Type, with VIN after M46000, could you please post the codes off of your VCATS label, and where it is located on your car?

Thank you ever so much.

 

I thought they quit using vcats in 03 like when they switched to new electronic, suspension etc m45xxx and up vins

 

My '03 is in the 71000 range. Where should the label be located?

 

Then you mean I am chasing a phantom? The IDS program requested the 3 digits from the VCATS label and the 11 digits from the steering unit label.

Do I only need the steering unit label info?

Adding to the confusion is this press release from Teradyne (similar information is in Teradyne's financial report):

Jaguar Selects Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions as Manufacturing Partner
MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2002--Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has chosen the new Vehicle Configuration and Test Solutions(VCATS) from Teradyne (NYSE: TER) Diagnostic Solutions for its assembly line vehicle test and configuration requirements. Teradyne's VCATS system will be used for the new range of Jaguar S-Type vehicles manufactured at the Castle Bromwich assembly plant in Birmingham, England.

 

The documents I have seen place the label, just left of center, in the tire well, at the rear. So if you have just opened the trunk, lift up the mat, look at the wall between the tire and you. To your left of center, the VCATS label should be there, oriented vertically. In this picture, I have circled where it should be located.

Thank you.

 

Here is some OLD info I still have regarding your column configuration.

bob gauff

 

Thank you very much, Motorcarman!
Fingers crossed this solves the problem.

 

Whoo Hooo!
Thanks to you all. Its working now.
Your help has really been appreciated!
I have to get myself one of those "Do Not Flash" stickers and put it on my forehead!

I think when I have time, I am going to document what numbers are on every module in the car.

As for right now, I am fricking laying off the computer and car situation. After the tranny fluid is changed, then I will start again. But that won't be for a while.

Again, thanks to motorcarman, brutal, jagV8, joycesjag, and others.

I am going to go celebrate now.

Yeahhhwoooo!

 

Whew, I was pulling for you, congrats....

 

Lol till bob gave you that i wwas just going to post a generic column code you can use too if the sticker is gone (for the column) and you dont feel like dropping it to get one

 

Thank you! That would be great, Brutal. Any and all information is appreciated!

And if any of you guys need help from me, whether it is motorcycle, computer and server (hardware, windows, or Solaris), or document creation (I am a tech writer) related, I am eager to provide assistance.

Thank you again.

 

Youve already got the code off the column though i thought

 

I used the GENERIC codes a few times years ago because the column lowering was a PAIN. They worked and then the threat of failed programming was issued.

Glad the 2004MY onward had the label in the boot.

bob gauff

 

Yes, I did. But information is a great commodity.

I partially lowered the column. I loosened the rear nuts to about 2 threads, and then took the front nuts off, this lowered the column into my lap. I then used a boroscope type flexible micro camera to read the numbers. I am going to try to use the camera for reading the other modules, without having to remove too much stuff to see them. I am hoping that the modules in the seats are facing downward, and with the window down, I can slip the camera in from the top to see the door module. I am getting more use out of that camera than I first thought.