Yesterday I noticed "Battery Not Charging" light on the dash and no power steering. Since this is my first Jag, I'm learning all sorts of auto mechanics with OTJ training so to speak. Not knowing what to expect, I thought the alternator was going out but when the temp gauge went into H(red) I knew something was not right and pulled over. Radiator fan stayed on for a few minutes and cooled the engine down. Decided to drive the last 1/2 mile home and upon pulling into the driveway, my son said there was something hanging down under the car--the serpentine belt! Jumping onto jaguarforums.com, my son and I decided to try this repair ourselves. Thanks to the knowledge of Markus and GGG(very helpful diagram, by the way) we knocked it out in about 15-20 minutes. Ordered the belt online at Advanced Auto Parts with a 20% off coupon code(P20) and picked it up at the local store -$28!!Topped off the coolant level and took it for a ride around the block with fingers crossed--so far so good!

 

Great news Acethomas. Welcome

 

Welcome to the forum Acethomas,

Hopefully you caught it before any damage was done, now you just need to post your intro in the new members section to receive a proper welcome.

 

could you post links to "Markus and GGG" what you were referring too just in case i need to do this! thanks

 

Here's the link to GGG's diagram in his post:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...acement-83551/

And Markus and JimmyL:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...acement-83551/

 

ooooo,

Next time, please, don't drive without a water pump. You are lucky, but that was not a wise move.

 

Like to "live dangerously"?

If you drive Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes,.....(and some other makes), it's VERY wise to join AAA. Free towing up to 7miles (with basic membership), and unlimited with higher ones. WELL WORTH IT. I would NEVER drive any of these cars after the "lights come on". My AAA membership saved me thousands so far, and IF you have a teenage driver in the family,......the membership is PRICELESS.

You got LUCKY (hopefully).