i have a 2003 jag s type 3.0 , shifter is moving but car dosent wanna move in any gear. it will try to move at high rpm also i can put the shifter in park an it dosent change it will still creep forward in park at high rpm any help please ????????? car only has 108k miles never had a shifting issue ever, one day just wouldnt move

 

Check bolts on side of transmission for shifter cable.

 

What abonano said!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bob

 

+1 on that!

You can easily test if the shift cable has worked loose. With the ignition on, watch the P, R, N, and D letters at the base of the shift lever. Those lights are actually feedback from a position switch at the transmission. If the cable is secure, those lights should illuminate one at a time to match the position of the shift lever.

If the light doesn't change, the most likely fault is caused by the two bolts working loose as detailed earlier. Also, P or N must be illuminated or the starter will not run.

Fingers crossed for an easy fix. Let us know what you find.

 

I checked those bolts that hold the shift cable they are not missing or loose. It does look like it has a small trans leak tho. Where do I add fluid ???

 

Welcome to the forum ogbign22,

Perhaps you can post an intro in the new members section when you get a chance?

Try the "How To" section for info on fluid level, there is a specific procedure you must follow. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...-guides-41364/
It does sound very like a linkage fault.

 

Idk if this helps but . I can move the shifter out of park without my foot on the brake or without the key in.if I don't put my foot on the brake an shift to any gear I can hear a noise under the car. And anytime I pull it out of park the dash says gearbox fault. And says boot open ?? What's boot open ??

 

Did you bother to check the linkage bolts on the side of the gearbox as instructed in posts 2 and 3???

'Boot Open' means the trunk is open. 'Gearbox Fault' can be caused by misfire(s) communicated to the TCM.

 

You can see the bolts around 1:30

 

Lol OK that would explain the boot open. Cuz the battery is in the trunk an I had to charge it.

 

I checked the bolts that hold the shift cable to the side of the gear box. BUT it feels like the shifter is doing nothing I can leave it in park or put in any other gear it does the same if I give it gas ruffly 2500 rpm or more it will try to creep forward. Even in park or reverse or neutral

2003 jaguar s type 3.0

 

The gearbox may be low on fluid, which can cause erratic operation.

Below is the procedure for checking the fluid level. If you cannot check it yourself, you should have the vehicle taken to a Jaguar specialist or competent transmission service shop.

 

when i shift in any gears the selector lights are correct. but i can also put the shifter in any gear without the key on or with no foot on the brake. i could really use the help guys.....

 

Someone's bypassed the interlock or maybe it's failed and in effect bypassed it. Go hunting the circuit. Free downloads in Stickies so you can

 

If the selector seems to be in good nick, then the next step would be to examine the exterior of the transmission for any signs of damage, or a leak. Unfortunately this particular transmission is not equipped with a dipstick, and the the fill plug is located slightly above one of the frame rails. this makes access tight at best. There are a number of videos that show the removal of the drain plug which is required to check your fluid level.

One such can be found here:


How many miles/KMs are on the car and has the transmission ever been serviced?

The fact that the car struggles to move with increasing RPMs suggests that there is not enough ATF to allow the torque converter to function. If there is not enough fluid, or it smells "burnt" then you may have a significant problem on your hands.

You may want to have the car put on a flat-bed and taken to a qualified mechanic or dealership.

Good luck,

JR