hey guys im patrick new to the forum, got my 5 speed 03 x type last year..
starting to have problems with it, figured you guys can help

start car check engine light shows up some times but not all the time.
going down the road the cruise light come on saying cruise control not available.

then my temp gauge shoots up to the red.. now i have my red light on..

car wont go over 3000 rpms..

turn the car off, turn the car back on.. works fine for ten or so mins.. then the same thing happens.. not to sure on the jaguar cars so im not sure what to look at..

can i please get a opinion on what you guys think the issue is..?

thanks again guys..

 

Hello, I am sure our tech experts will help you out , but first they may need codes .

 

AWD, it is sounding like you are having issues with the ECM. But, first if you can, get the codes so we can help narrow down other possibilities.

 

not sure how to get codes? can i get some help with that.. i know in my corvette you turn key, hit gas 4 times in 10sec.. anything like that?

 

Autozone will get you the basics. I would spend the money on a decent OBD II reader if you are going to keep this car. Helps you and helps keep mechanics honest. At least in my findings. Several good units have been recomended on Jaguar forum. I love mine and end up using it more on everyone elses cars. Info on this forum is crazy helpfull and people are great.

 

The cruise not available is likely a vacuum leak. Do a search here to find the multiple areas in the engine compartment where they leak. Is there a possible coolant leak as well?

I've never had my temp guage go above the middle until it actually overhreated (almost anyway) due to a crack in the reservour tank.

 

im going to look for the vacuum leak, and with the temp ordeal it will be below the middle marker and outta no where shoot to the red, turn the car off then turn the car back on the temp is back down on the middle...?

 

awd, because you are seeing the temp gauge shift so fast, it isn't a true overheat condition. What you are seeing is something electronic affecting the temp indication. if it was a true overheat condition, it would take a few minutes for the temp to go from the upper part of the band back to normal with the engine off. Simply turning the car off then immediately back on is telling me it is electrical in nature, not mechanical.

 

Dumb question, but is it the original battery? I, too, smell electrical gremlins and nothing brings them out more than a weak battery.

 

no dont believe this is the original battery. ,. mm this car blows my mind.. maybe ill get a battery test done..

 

go to my thread (my x-type projects and install) its a little messy but all the info is there ,codes and what code checker to get, symptoms,
as we speek im making a new thread with all my projects with pics
from engine diagnostic to carbon fibre engine covers
but laid out alot better,