Scott
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Scott
Hello everyone.
I have recently solved several issues with my 2003 Jaguar S-type after replacing the old batter with a new one. One problem had to do with reseting the throttle for proper gas-air mixture, especially during downshifting to a lower gear via the gas peddle. I took the car to Jaguar dealer and explained that after they charged me for doing a throttle body cleanout and for finding and fixing a short for the dash lights (speedometer and rpm + odometer gauge lights (found where I said it would be - behind the center console where the radio/CD player and air-conditioning controls are located), I then drove the car away from the dealer only to discover that I had an intermittent throttle problem when I stepped on the gas (bogged down - no downshift). I took the car back to the dealer and had the mechanic test drive it several times until he too found the problem occurring. But after he brought it back to the dealer shop, he could not find the problem or any fault indicators. He suggested that I replace the spark plugs, which also entails replacing the intake gasket. I knew this was not correct because the engine was tuned perfectly, idled and accelerated perfectly until the intermittent problem kicked in. They would have charged me $600 to replace six spark plugs and the intake gasket. All the care really needed (the dealer mechanic did not know this or did not apply it) was to reset throttle body by turning on the key (no engine start) and slowly stepping down on the gas peddle to its stop point and then push it to the floor. You do this twice and then start the car. This reset the throttle body and downshift peddle controls and the car ran great, including increased RPM and proper downshifting. This saved me thousand the dealer would have charge me for their ignorance trying to throw fixes at the car that had absolutely nothing to do with the simply correction required. After a new battery is put in the car, this procedure must be done or there will be problems that do not show up as a fault. Hope this helps.
I have recently solved several issues with my 2003 Jaguar S-type after replacing the old batter with a new one. One problem had to do with reseting the throttle for proper gas-air mixture, especially during downshifting to a lower gear via the gas peddle. I took the car to Jaguar dealer and explained that after they charged me for doing a throttle body cleanout and for finding and fixing a short for the dash lights (speedometer and rpm + odometer gauge lights (found where I said it would be - behind the center console where the radio/CD player and air-conditioning controls are located), I then drove the car away from the dealer only to discover that I had an intermittent throttle problem when I stepped on the gas (bogged down - no downshift). I took the car back to the dealer and had the mechanic test drive it several times until he too found the problem occurring. But after he brought it back to the dealer shop, he could not find the problem or any fault indicators. He suggested that I replace the spark plugs, which also entails replacing the intake gasket. I knew this was not correct because the engine was tuned perfectly, idled and accelerated perfectly until the intermittent problem kicked in. They would have charged me $600 to replace six spark plugs and the intake gasket. All the care really needed (the dealer mechanic did not know this or did not apply it) was to reset throttle body by turning on the key (no engine start) and slowly stepping down on the gas peddle to its stop point and then push it to the floor. You do this twice and then start the car. This reset the throttle body and downshift peddle controls and the car ran great, including increased RPM and proper downshifting. This saved me thousand the dealer would have charge me for their ignorance trying to throw fixes at the car that had absolutely nothing to do with the simply correction required. After a new battery is put in the car, this procedure must be done or there will be problems that do not show up as a fault. Hope this helps.
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The reason I posted the previous statements was to get to another matter and be helpful at the same time. After the used car lot I bought the jag from replaced the clock spring in the steering column, it malfunctioned (air-bag light came on) and all the control in the steering wheel went out - horn, curse control, and controls for the radio/cd player, including the volume for the radio/Cd player. I took the car back and the clock spring was replaced. I had the dealer check this installation for accuracy and it was find. All the controls work now, including the volume control on the steering column and on the dial on the radio head console - but no volume came back on. I called the corporate Jaguar - Range Rover and obtained the radio reset code for the vin number for my car - made in Britain for the US. There is a code but I do not know how to enter it correctly, as no code word ever shows up. Anyone know how to enter this code to reset the radio/CD player? It does not make sense that the volume of the radio/cd player would go out internally in the radio because a clock spring on the Steering column went out.
Welcome aboard Lemriel. Thanks for sharing.
It would be best to post your helpful find here in the S-Type section where other S-Type owners will pick it up:
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Glad you got your S-Type sorted!
It would be best to post your helpful find here in the S-Type section where other S-Type owners will pick it up:
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Glad you got your S-Type sorted!
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Hello, Scott,
I'm sorry you're having trouble with your Jaguar. Someone will be along soon to direct you to the correct section where you can find help for all those things.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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I'm sorry you're having trouble with your Jaguar. Someone will be along soon to direct you to the correct section where you can find help for all those things.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to the forum Scott,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I can see you've already found your way to the S-Type forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. 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 https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I can see you've already found your way to the S-Type forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. 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 https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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