I hit another car while in a car park speed 5mph have scratches to bumper and wing slight damage when I went to restart my car S-Type 2004 2.7d it wont turn over. I have message parkbrake fault gearbox fault and restricted performance. I pressed the inertia reset switch but still wont turn the engine only the dash light come on no idea why ive drove this car 4yrs with no problems this was two cars hitting each other at 5mph max any help welcome

 

I've moved your question from New Member Area - Intro a MUST to S-Type forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

I've also deleted the same question you posted in X-Type forum.

Graham

 

It does sound like the inertia switch, but if sure it's not then the next thing might be any of the items in the safety interlock against engine start. There's a lengthy no start PDF somewhere on here.

It might even be a bolt is loose/out for the trans shifter cable (side of trans, access under car).

 

Sure sounds battery related. Are you positive inertia switch is not activated?

Check positive and negative cables on battery for tightness/corrosion.

 

All the inertia switch does is cut power to the fuel pump upon impact. If the engine won't turn over you have a different problem.

Be aware that the impact might have moved your shifter cable. Take a look and make sure the P is lighted on the shifter. Also try moving the shifter to N before starting and see if anything changes.

Get under the car and check the 2 small bolts holding the cable to the transmission. They are known to loosen with regular driving and yours could have been on the edge before the impact.
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hi thanks for advise its a 2004 2.7 diesel sport.my insurance took the car to a approved repair garage. vauxhal. they cant get the car started said needs jaguar specialist.the battery is 2yr old in good condition never had a problem starting.regarding the gear leaver or shifter I cant get it out of park still showing gearbox fault restricted performance.i spoke with jaguar they said there is a module in the front bumper or the wiring loom could have been damaged so now waiting for insurance to do damage report but vauxhal cant sort it they want to pass the job on

 

i will try reply with fault when insurance decide where to send the car next. i cant belive a main dealer repair center cant sort basic electronics so hope get to jaguar for real technical help

 

hi thanks for your advise my car was took to local approved repair center vauxhal.they cant get the car started after two days i get the impression they cant be botherd they say needs jaguar to sort this .i don't have the car so cant try the forums tips but thanks for help

 

It's obviously not 'basic electronics' then. If the engine won't turn over and you can't move the shift lever out of park, follow tbird6's advice about the shift cable.

 

It was mine, too - 5 mins to check...

Of course if it's an insurance job some places don't hurry and may even find ways to increase the cost. The dealer is an independent business, not owned by Jaguar. Not all are as they ought to be.