Passenger side compartment cable snapped when opening can't even close it by hand.

 

There is a TSB on it, attached. It has repair kit part numbers.

If it is just a broken cable and the door and damper assy are intact it may be possible to fashion a DIY fix. I think there is a forum thread on it. You might be able to find it in a search.

 

I ran into the same issue - the piece is mis-aligned; needed to snap it up and put it back in place.

 

Can I do this with out taking all the side apart?

 

OMG, I have the exact same problem

 

no need to take it apart - just guide it out of the track its in, and place it in the other (I can't remember if its supposed to be in the lower track). I'll check later on

 

Thx you are right it was out of the track l pried it back in , now I have to figure a way to re attach broken cable,maybe fishing line.

 

To anyone else who has this issue, page 5 of 6 in the TSB posted above says the opening around the sliding flap should be 89mm. I could only get mine to 88 which appears ok, but anything less is bad. I think what happens is the bolt listed as number "3" on that page, loosens and the opening shrinks. And once the gap around the panel has been reduced, the sliding panel may not immediately slide in when tension on the cable is released as the top closes. When this happens the panel gets pushed off the tracks and the cable breaks the next time you open it (or worse). My track broke. I was able to glue the broken part (and reinforce the entire track) with JB Weld original glue. Make sure the panel slides back in immediately after tension on cable is removed. If not buy new components.You may want to consider adding a self tapping machine screw in the vicinity of the bolt (#3) that is adjustable - to prevent it from sliding back (especially if you have kids that sometimes sit back there).

 

Exact same thing happened to me recently. If you open the top half way and prop it, it might give you more room to get your hand in there to see if you can get the flap out. The TSB might also help with how to get the track back on.

Finally, I just did a post on using fishing wire to fix the cable and get the flap moving. Here's the link: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...p-step-256121/

hope that helps and good luck!

 

Was just lurking around for old times sake and saw this thread revival!
I had this issue.
I did precisely nothing for the last two years I had the car. Maybe I just got lucky but I didn't seem to have any issues as a result, at all.
Hope everyone's well.

 

OEM cord is similar to "parachute cord". Available at many arts and crafts outlets. It's used for braiding and string art by crafters.
Hobby Lobby has it.

 

If your still hear I would love to discuss this issue with you, my track broke..

 

When mine broke, I was able to pick up the piece of broken track (it had fallen below) and glue it back on with epoxy. First I used just enough to glue it along the break line, then after it dried I went back and put epoxy wherever I could that would reinforce the track without interfering with how how the panel travelled. I had to carefully sand the channel too because some glue got in there. You may want to tape off inner track so you do not have this problem. I think my track is now better than new.

If you can not find piece of you track that broke off - if you are handy - you may be able to put epoxy in the broken area and create a channel with dremel tools.

Or, you can search for a used replacement part online (I see them on ebay sometimes).

You will need to have panel out of car to do this, and remember to leave proper gap when you put it back together,

 

Yall gotta take better care of your jags.That part right there look like it's rusting out and everything.I never seen the part of my car right there even get dirty before

 

I took mine to a Jag specialist and was told if track is broken it has to be replaced. Salvage yards are removing tracks for wrecked vehicles. It's a 5000.00 job from the dealer. I can't find any solutions..