Need help with 1999 VDP Driver door inside handle failure
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Need help with 1999 VDP Driver door inside handle failure
New to Jaguar Forums and this is my first post - d a I have a 99 VDP and have lost the ability to open the drivers door from the inside. Pulled on the handle one day to get out and had it go slack and felt detached. My research shows likely that cable connection to the pull handle has separated at the front end. Jaguar says the only fix is to replace unit as a whole - Cost $300 for part alone - From Youtube videos it seems that the process requires the pulling of the entire cable and that means removing the electric actuator mechanism at the back end of the cable, a very difficult job. Does anyone know of any easier fix?
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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I've copied your question to X308 forum for advice from members with the same model. Here's the direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...0/#post1578068
Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please 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 can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link US Western - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome. Not sure about easier, but cheaper shouldn't be hard to do. Try searching eBay for the cable....
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