I have changed the trunk located battery 6 times since the car was new and just did it again today. Back in business.
I just noticed a white wire with a spade connector coming off the wire harness to the right side of the battery not connected to anything. Why I never noticed it before is beyond me. I have searched all over within reach of the 8 inch long light gauge wire to find something to connect to but nothing. Does anyone know what this may be? Is it just an extra wire going to some kind of accessory not fitted, or does it go to something important that is unknowingly not working? Advice would be appreciated.

 

Hi !

What kind of car, specifically? Might be best to post in the appropriate model-specific section

Cheers
DD

 

Some sort of shipping utility - not s'posed to be connected to anything. I can't remember exactly what it's function is...but search Motorcarman's posts and you'll eventually find it. He's the one that explained it. I can't remember if it's in the S-type or X300 forum, but one or the other.

 

ALL Jaguars come to the U.S. with a 'BATTERY ISOLATION DEVICE'.
Sold units have the devise disconnected and returned to Jaguar, usually at PDI.

Y'all need to stop looking for every wire to be connected to something.
These cars are sold in markets all over the world and have many options.

Not every devise is installed in every car. Many connector plugs are simply taped out of the way if they are not needed (some just 'dangle').

bob gauff

 

Welcome to the forum Larry Rich,

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham