After a ride I closed the rooftop, obviously stopped pushing the closing button too early, small triangle side windows were not closed or at least they were down when entering the car after some hours. Sign 'rooftop not closed' was illuminated. Pushed closing switch, nothing happened. Pushed for opening, nothing happened.
Then tried to make manual re-set as described in owners manual, but as the rooftop was seemingly closed, could not get grip of the rooftop to move it manually.
Wondering if someone knows how to proceed?

 

Try holding the switch for a longer period of time. Longer than what you think would be necessary.

 

I agree with KJ07XK, hold to switch to the open position for 60 to 90 seconds.

 

I reset my 2007 Xkr convertible last week after a flat battery. Keep the button pressed maybe for around 10 seconds. It feels abnormally long but should complete either the opening or the close procedure.

 

Thank you for Tips for pushing close and open switch for longer.
I have now pushed close and alternatively open switch for quite many minutes without any result.
Rooftop is seemingly closed, but wording 'rooftop not closed' remains illumineted.
Rooftop is totally stuck and triangle side windows open.
Any more tips?

 

1. Make sure the luggage separator is correctly deployed.
2. Make sure the trunk/boot is fully closed and latched.

 

How long did you hold the close button for.Mine has taken up to 3 mins to respond.Better to do it with engine running as well.
Tommy.

 

I have pushed / pulled the swift for 2 minutes . Side triangle windows still stay open and the rooftop stuck. Will try again. Otherwise the car is functioning perfectly.

 

Try the manual reset per the owner's manual again.

This time wait 20 minutes after releasing pump pressure (turning the screw on pump) and you should be able to move the top. Make sure you are also manually releasing the latch at the header per the instructions.

 

I have the exact problem with my 1999 XK-8. Warning lights "Convertible top not latched". Took her to dealer and after 3 weeks and nearly $800 told me it was the Security Locking Module and that the part was no longer available from Jaguar. They took two more days to "try to find a replacement" but to no avail. They were however, able to raise my rear windows so at least I can wash her again.

 

Dear drdant,
Thank you! I will take my car to Jaguar sercice w/in next few days.
If the problem is the same, hope the spare part for 2014 model is available.
B.rgds JykiT

 

This is the wrong forum for your car, it is for '06 and later cars. Post in the X100 forum for your model. There area lot of helpful people there. This top system is TOTALLY different.

 

Have you tried the manual reset yet?

 

Yes, I have tried, but w/o success.

 

JykiT, I re-read your original post and I may be mistaken but the way I read it, you tried to perform the manual reset but could not complete it because the windshield latches were set. Use the Allen wrench you use to release the pressure at the pump to hand crank the windshield latches to their open position. Then continue the manual reset as outlined in the manual.

 

I just did the manual reset yesterday, and it fixed my problem...just make sure to use the Allen wrench to remove the pressure on the pump..which I forgot first to do...
Al

 

Please advise how to hand hand crack the wibshield latches wit Allen to open position?
Cannot find any place where to place the Allen.
Are the latches wisble?

 

Jykit, there is a hole in the convertible top head liner, centered up near the windshield header. The cover is removed in the pictures, to get the cover off, use a plastic trim tool on one end of the oval cover to pry it loose. The Allen wrench is located above the fuse panel between the rear seats. First use the Allen wrench to release the pressure on the hydraulic pump, no more than two turns. Then use the same Allen wrench in the hole in the headliner to release the windshield header latches. You can only see them when they are in the released position. With your hand, push up on the headliner next to the opening while you turn the wrench. That way you will know when the latches are completely released. Once the latches are released, follow the instructions in the owners manual to perform the reset procedure.