The Instrument Panel Message Center and Odometer are back lit but do not show any text. I've tried a variety of on-line suggestions but none have worked. Any thoughts on how to bring them back or am I looking at some new electronics or possibly an instrument panel? Certainly need the remaining fuel Range Data as the Fuel Gauge is not working. Any suggestions on fixing that would also be appreciated.

 

This thread covers a similar problem with an early model:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ype-faq-45129/

Perhaps it's something like that on your 2004? Maybe inspect the circuit board with a magnifying glass, in search of a cold solder joint or bulging capacitor.

Whatever you do, don't just swap in a used instrument cluster. The panel is the heart of the security system and is programmed to a specific VIN. If you install a used panel already programmed to a different VIN, the rest of the security system will respond accordingly. It won't be pretty.

 

Send it out for repair. I sent mine to some place in Michigan when the speedo and RPM needles began slipping.
Search on here for that thread and maybe there will be listing for the repair place. I don't have any record of where I sent it.

 

Here, I did the search for you.

Speedometer Repair Guy

I'd bet he could fix this for you. Call him on the phone, remember those? LOL and describe your issue. My repair bill was $125 at the time.

Here's my round up post on this repair
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...e3/#post581361

 

Absolutely brilliant!! Thank you from some one who has just restored a 1968 Series 1.5 Jag from the ground up (with help) (My Car) and who now has just acquired a 2008 S-type (My wife's Jag).