Hi all. I purchased a 2001 S-Type V8 black Jag in mint condition about 4 years ago. Paid cash so it is mine! I have wanted one since I was 12 years old. Finally got one. I love the style of the S Type.

I'll be a regular member here but first I have some urgent questions. I believe I found some suggestions here but want to be certain. A few weeks ago my car alarm starting going off for no reason. I drove it yesterday and there was no problem. However, tonight everything was completely dead. I came here to see how to open the trunk to try to jump the battery. Found the keyhole. Thanks!!!

So from reading here I'm hoping it's the battery. I will take the battery to Autozone tomorrow and let them check it. Any other suggestions? I've had to deal with the heating issues already and had a new heater control valve and thermostat put in. Goodyear said I had a few leak issues when I had the oil changed last week.

But what makes the battery just 'go' like that???

Thanks!!!

 

Welcome to the forum aprilneo,

A failing battery can cause all kinds of weird electrical issues with a Jaguar. Definitely the first thing to check and eliminate before thinking of possible module issues.

Follow this link S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the S-Type section for help, advice and information.

Remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You may also like to visit the US Northwest Region section by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/northwest-washington-oregon-idaho-sw-canadians-64/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum.
Batteries are like people - they can either fade away or just pop off one day.
Follow Graham's advice and enjoy your membership here.

 

Hi there Aprilneo, welcome aboard Jaguarforums ....... good to have you here with us

The S typers will be happy to have you and help to resolve your issues in no time........

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos,
use the search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information

Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Now how about sharing a few pics of your ride?

I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features

Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Welcome to the forum Aprilneo,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome fellow PNW-erner! That pic is awesome. A smart-dressed man with two classy girls!

 

Thank you all for the hints and suggestions. Will check them out. As for my sig...I tried 4 times--previewed and saved... and I still don't see my car info showing up with the pic. Will keep trying I guess.

 

See it now.

 

Thanks! I thought so. I'm originally from Chicago. Been here in Tacoma for 2 years and love it! I'm staying! I drove my Jag from Chicago to St. Louis to Austin, TX to Phoenix to LA and up to Seattle. Best road trip ever!!! My Jag drove like a dream!

 

Your Sig looks great.

It's probably the pic size that's stopping your SigPic from loading. Limits are 500 x 100 Pixels OR 9.8KB - whichever is smaller. For example, my SigPic is 125 x 59 Pixels and 9KB.

You may have to use photo editing software to get your chosen SigPic down to these limits.

Graham

 

Welcome aprilneo!

Hope others in the S-type section chase away your blues real soon.

I'm north of you across the bridge and one thing I have to toss out there about one-off "strange behavior", is that right around that date we had a Super Carrier (USS Ronald Reagan) doing Electronic Jamming tests here in Bremerton. They post it in the papers and such because it tends to mess with everything in our area.
My motion lights and sensors were going nuts for days around here, and many complain about car remotes misbehaving (along with garage doors malfunctioning). Not really sure it relates to your issue, but I have no doubt the ECM (Electronic Counter Measures) aboard the Reagan can frazzle Tacoma at 1/10 its rated power output.

Keep track of the Pacific Northwest section of the forum, maybe you can bring your lovely cat to one of the summer gatherings!

Vince

 

Hi Mom. Just wanted to say thx for suggesting this forum to me. Looks like I'll learn a lot and meet some new friends in the process.

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome.

 

You're welcome son. This is the best Jaguar site ever! Now post a pic or two of your lovely cat! And ask lots of questions.