I am unable to unlock my 1988 XJS. When I turn the key in the lock you hear the usual sound as if it is unlocking but nothing happens so unable to get into the car. Has anyone come across this or know of a manual way to unlock the car?
Many thanks. Andy

 

I am unable to unlock my 1988 XJS. When I turn the key in the lock you hear the usual sound as if it is unlocking but nothing happens so unable to get into the car. Has anyone come across this or know of a manual way to unlock the car?
Many thanks. Andy

 

I am unable to unlock my 1988 XJS. When I turn the key it makes the usual unlocking sounds but nothing happens. Has anyone come across this, know how to fix it or know of a manual way to unlock the car?! It's nice to look at but just can't get in it!
Thanks
Andy

 

Oh, me. Sounds like a link has come free.


1. Get a lock smith. They have methods. Your insurer may reimburse you!!


2. A "slim Jim". A flat strip with a notch on the end to snare a link and release the latch. Most of us do not have them. Cops and tow truck guys do !!!


3. At times it works, DIY method. A clothes hanger wire. Straightened with a hook
on the end to probe and grab a link to release the latch.


Carl

 

What about the passengerf door? The key should open that too.


If that is no go, unscrew a mirror and look into the hole and use some long-nosed pliers to pull the rod

 

X2 on removing the door mirror and trying to grab the rod inside the door.

 

Thanks. Passenger door the same so I'll go down the mirror root at the weekend

 

Thanks Carl. I'll let you know what happens!!

 

Andy,

Not sure on that year model,

BUT,

On my '85 I got locked out, forget how or why now, and I simply removed the 2 screws holding the RH outer door mirror to the door, then CAREFULLY moved it away from the door, and the backside of the lock flap of the remote handle is right there in your face, flicked that flap with a screwdriver, refitted the mirror, and opened the door.

 

Welcome to the forum Andy,

I've merged your three identical threads together including ALL REPLIES into this single thread. DO NOT MAKE MULTIPLE POSTS of the same question.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

Hi Andy,

Did you resolve the problem? I am having the same issue and do not understand the cause. Both drivers side and passenger side are affected. I suspect a worn lock mechanism, but find it suspicious that both door locks go at the same time.

 

Mark: Did you figure this out? my 1994 Convertible did the same thing. No idea how both doors came up with the same issue at the exact same time.

Cheers,
Cody

 

Original poster hasn't been active since 2017. You won't get a resolution. This whole thread should be deleted.

 

This kind of thing gets to be common on older XJS Jags. The only long term cure for it is once in the car - is to take the door cards off, and entirely remove the inner and outer mechanisms, COMPLETLEY clean and re-lube them. It will greatly save long-term future headaches.

~PK