I am new to the forum. I have 2005 S Type: sometimes when I start car I cannot go into drive or reverse b/c it says the park brake assist is on. I have to turn car off, then put into position II pull up with brake on and hope that it releases itself. I disconnected the battery and this helped for a short time. Most recently it said the park brake was on, but car moved and I could drive it, but it had the beeping indicator going off non-stop... Does anyone know what my next step would be? I disconnected battery and computer did reset so I don't hear the beeping, but my next stop after that the car then would not go into drive until I did the shut off and on routine all over. Please Help! Thanks!!

 

1st the car started saying park brake failure and I could not get it to go forward or into reverse. I reset the battery, it took the problem away for about 1 month. It started happening again. It comes and goes:::::

2nd ( Most recently ) the car will go into drive, but says the park brake is on. I cannot get it to release, and the alert beeper will not go away. The park brakes are also on so it seems as if emergency brake is on, but the car drives just fine. I unplugged battery again today and now the beeping stopped, but the 1st problem is still happening when I stop car and go to get in and drive each time.. Thanks for any help!

 

Replace the battery... A weak battery causes all kinds of electrical havoc in these cars.

 

Thanks for your help! My husband just checked the battery, it has a low charge. We are looking into a new one!

 

Please get the proper battery with the correct vent tube. You will not find this battery at just any old store.

Either search on this list for the proper after market batteries. If not then go to the dealer for the correct battery.
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pep boys has the BOSCH one that fits the stype correctly. It has functioned for me beautifully.

 

Part Number 49-850B
Group Size 49
Description Bosch S5 (Pep Boys)
CCA @ 0F 850
Ca @ 32F 1000
RC min @ 25A 120
Length in Inches 14
Width in Inches 6-7/8
Height in Inches 7-7/16
SKU# 9073755
UPC# 02885155845 7

 

This may help as well: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...e-stuck-32699/

 

Ditto on what Rick said. If it turns out NOT to be the battery, next step is to confirm visually if the EPB is being applied/released properly. Each rear caliper has a mechanical push/pull cable leading to a lever which must move fully for the brake to work properly. I've had both of my calipers partially seize and now routinely lubricate the area during tire changeover.

If there's no movement at the caliper ends, suspect the EPB motor.

 

I'm adding that to the Hints, Tips & Tricks thread.


***bfsgross their is no innuendo here, of any type, lol.***

 

I really appreciate everyone's time to help me on this situation. Thanks so much. I am so glad I signed up with the jaguar forum. Take Care!

 

Thanks phd12volt! Do you have a price on the Bosch battery?? Just so I can compare to the dealer.
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$104.99
+ $12.00
core charge

Normally Stocked

 

Please let us know what turns out to be the root cause.

 

We will give an update asap. We are trying the Bosch battery idea first!

 

Any updates?

 

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the advise. I wanted to let you know the battery has solved my issue as of now! I just wanted to give a courtesy update!

Thanks

 

Great to hear that! If it comes back, in my opinion, its the parking brake control module. Had to have it replaced on mine. Not that expensive,