I have a 99 VDP and have lost the ability to open the drivers door from the inside. Pulled on the handle one day to get out and had it go slack and felt detached. My research shows likely that cable connection to the pull handle has separated at the front end. Jaguar says the only fix is to replace unit as a whole - Cost $300 for part alone - From Youtube videos it seems that the process requires the pulling of the entire cable and that means removing the electric actuator mechanism at the back end of the cable, a very difficult job. Does anyone know of any easier fix?

 

Welcome to the forum bavillag,

I've copied this question from your Intro to X308 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

Graham

 

hmm, it took me like 10 mins to just take the door handle, door handle cable, actuator, the switch and lock handle to take out from a my 2002 xjr - parts car. (but never had the time to put it on the xj8).

 

You refer to Youtube, but this link might help better.
Not a big job, just be careful with removing the wood, you don't want to crack it.

Link: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ics-faq-67357/

 

The link is a great explanation of the repair. I purchased my cable from JAGBITS one of the forum sponsors for about $97.00 a couple of years ago.