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Look at the start of this thread
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...82/#post631029
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Need to get under the car and look up the right-side of the tranny.Originally Posted by presidential27
How would I go about checking the shift cable mounting bolts?
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This is the old "burnt board...
And this is the replacement....
I am currently in no hurry to swap out the boards, will do this on a bad weather day..
Did you notice the loose screw lying in the mechanism?Originally Posted by reyesl
Got the new J-gate today and verified the board:This is the old "burnt board...
And this is the replacement....
I am currently in no hurry to swap out the boards, will do this on a bad weather day..
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Well spotted - do you think that would that bridge between the PCB and the bracket with the blue line on it?
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Don't think so, there is a small gap between the board and the J-Gate Housing. I might make an attempt to replace the board this weekend - Snow expected on Saturday. Originally Posted by steveinfrance
Well spotted - do you think that would that bridge between the PCB and the bracket with the blue line on it?
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The Black Screw fell when I removed the circuit board/top of the J-Gate assy to take the photo.Originally Posted by oldmots
Did you notice the loose screw lying in the mechanism?
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I am having the same problem. The car gets stuck in park sometimes then after playing with it for a while I can get it to work. Happened one time a few days ago. Again the next day. Then a few times yesterday so it seems to be getting worse. I'm planning to jack the car up today and check the bolts on the linkage.
My second guess would be the Brake switch since it seems like it's the safety lock not working sometimes when I press the brake. Any help will be appreciated. I am looking through some old posts also.
Thanks!
My second guess would be the Brake switch since it seems like it's the safety lock not working sometimes when I press the brake. Any help will be appreciated. I am looking through some old posts also.
Thanks!
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Updating my shift lever sticking in park sometimes. I replaced the shift assmebly and so far everthing is working like it should. No more sticking shift lever. Thanks for all the help and ideas.
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check the shifter cable on the transmission - make sure both bolts are present and tight on the transmission side.Originally Posted by thomas6
Hello My Car 2004 Jag xj8 the Gear shift goes to N and D Only.. Cant get it to Park or Reverse?
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Hello their I hope you can offer any help in my current situation.. I made a mistake of leaving the sunroof open in the rain, water got into the j gate , and now it is stuck in park and won't release once foot brake applied..Please tell me if there is anything I can do...
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A friend of mine (okay yours truly) spilled coffee across the J gate once and my shift lever was stuck in park for 12 hours. During that time the P didn't light. Only when it lit again could I then get the car out of park.
If anyone spills liquid in the J gate PM me and I'll share my experience. There's an electrical harness underneath and when wet it will turn your car's electrical system haywire. My dash lit up like a Christmas tree and every possible fault flashed including CATS fault etc. for about 12 hours until it started to dry. During that time the car was not drivable as it was stuck in Park.
Lesson to all - when you put a paper or styrofoam cup in the cup holder be very careful. In my case, I leaned on the center armrest to adjust myself and the pressure of my weight jolted the armrest forward which severed the styrofoam coffee cup in half, sending a flood of coffee across the J gate.
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This is a longshot but when you insert the key and turn the ignition to power the car's systems does the the "P" on the J gate light up red? It should illuminate red. If not, this would indicate an electrical issue.A friend of mine (okay yours truly) spilled coffee across the J gate once and my shift lever was stuck in park for 12 hours. During that time the P didn't light. Only when it lit again could I then get the car out of park.
If anyone spills liquid in the J gate PM me and I'll share my experience. There's an electrical harness underneath and when wet it will turn your car's electrical system haywire. My dash lit up like a Christmas tree and every possible fault flashed including CATS fault etc. for about 12 hours until it started to dry. During that time the car was not drivable as it was stuck in Park.
Lesson to all - when you put a paper or styrofoam cup in the cup holder be very careful. In my case, I leaned on the center armrest to adjust myself and the pressure of my weight jolted the armrest forward which severed the styrofoam coffee cup in half, sending a flood of coffee across the J gate.
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A friend of mine (okay yours truly) spilled coffee across the J gate once and my shift lever was stuck in park for 12 hours. During that time the P didn't light. Only when it lit again could I then get the car out of park.
If anyone spills liquid in the J gate PM me and I'll share my experience. There's an electrical harness underneath and when wet it will turn your car's electrical system haywire. My dash lit up like a Christmas tree and every possible fault flashed including CATS fault etc. for about 12 hours until it started to dry. During that time the car was not drivable as it was stuck in Park.
Lesson to all - when you put a paper or styrofoam cup in the cup holder be very careful. In my case, I leaned on the center armrest to adjust myself and the pressure of my weight jolted the armrest forward which severed the styrofoam coffee cup in half, sending a flood of coffee across the J gate.
Hello there I made the mistake of leaving the sunroof open in the rain and water got into the jgate shifter and now it is stuck in park and will not release with foot brake applied ,I 've dried it as best as I could and still nothingOriginally Posted by GregW
This is a longshot but when you insert the key and turn the ignition to power the car's systems does the the "P" on the J gate light up red? It should illuminate red. If not, this would indicate an electrical issue.A friend of mine (okay yours truly) spilled coffee across the J gate once and my shift lever was stuck in park for 12 hours. During that time the P didn't light. Only when it lit again could I then get the car out of park.
If anyone spills liquid in the J gate PM me and I'll share my experience. There's an electrical harness underneath and when wet it will turn your car's electrical system haywire. My dash lit up like a Christmas tree and every possible fault flashed including CATS fault etc. for about 12 hours until it started to dry. During that time the car was not drivable as it was stuck in Park.
Lesson to all - when you put a paper or styrofoam cup in the cup holder be very careful. In my case, I leaned on the center armrest to adjust myself and the pressure of my weight jolted the armrest forward which severed the styrofoam coffee cup in half, sending a flood of coffee across the J gate.
Is there anything I can do to manually release ????
The only way is to disengage the park solenoid in the J-Gate housing. It is a safety device and should be done as a last resort as you will no longer have a locking device for PARK.
My J-Gate circuit board shorted and I removed the park locking device (see post #32) till I could locate a new board (see post #43).
My J-Gate circuit board shorted and I removed the park locking device (see post #32) till I could locate a new board (see post #43).
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Carefully open the gate by removing the top shield.
Use a hair dryer.
Not too hot.
Lots of air.
Should improve your chances of recovery.
Good luck.
Use a hair dryer.
Not too hot.
Lots of air.
Should improve your chances of recovery.
Good luck.
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Sometime one will fall out
Hope this will help. I keep saying I'm going to get under mine and check this before it happens to me, have not done it yet. but i will now after seeing your post.
good luck
This post is from panels on 11-13-2010.
I was going to wait, but I see you had not got any other reply's.
This was exact my problem. Only both bolts were missing. By any chance does you know which bolt should I get to replace the missing ones?Originally Posted by vacmail
LOOK under the car where the linkage cable attachés to the transmission... you will find the two screws/bolts. Sometime one will fall out
Hope this will help. I keep saying I'm going to get under mine and check this before it happens to me, have not done it yet. but i will now after seeing your post.
good luck
This post is from panels on 11-13-2010.
I was going to wait, but I see you had not got any other reply's.
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for all of the information on this problem. My 14 year old 2004 XJ8 had this issue when it came to a stop in front of my driveway. I thought the car was in park, but it continued to roll. After turning the ignition off the car would not start due to the shifter being out of Park. My reverse object sensor is faulty, so when it sounded as I turned the ignition to start I knew the transmission was in Reverse.
After reading this thread I was hopeful that the loose bolt was the culprit. Indeed it was. One of the two was on the ground under the car. It is a tight spot getting the bolt back into place. Simply tightening the screws allowed for the shifter to set properly. I now have a heavy duty floor jack and stands for future maintenance and repairs.
Saved me from having to tow it away on a flatbed. Although I am a DIYer, my wife is quite impressed that I was able to repair this with help from the forum.
After reading this thread I was hopeful that the loose bolt was the culprit. Indeed it was. One of the two was on the ground under the car. It is a tight spot getting the bolt back into place. Simply tightening the screws allowed for the shifter to set properly. I now have a heavy duty floor jack and stands for future maintenance and repairs.
Saved me from having to tow it away on a flatbed. Although I am a DIYer, my wife is quite impressed that I was able to repair this with help from the forum.
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I have a 1998 XJR and itrs been snowing etc. in Philly this week. I could not get the car out of Park. I waited a day, and tried it again. I heard the solenoid open when I touched the brake pedal and VOILA it got into gear.
24 hours later.... cant get it out of park. Brake does not actuate solenoid.
Is it electrical harness, solenoid, pedal wire, etc?
24 hours later.... cant get it out of park. Brake does not actuate solenoid.
Is it electrical harness, solenoid, pedal wire, etc?
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The brake may be the clue and cause.
