It is very difficult on the X150 because unlike on the X100, the relays that control the window motors are buried inside the convertible top control module and there is no easy access to jumper them.
My Remote Top kit offer it as an option. With the kit installed, three pulls in a row of the passenger window switch will raise both rear windows when the top is down (stowed). This is performed through computer messaging.

 

'Oleguy..... BUY HIS CONTROLLER!!!!!
The Remote Top Control (with window control module) is what Jaguar SHOULD have included OEM. The best and easiest mod to an X150! I also had one on my X100.

 

 

Yes Buy it.

 

 

See NEW!! '06 -'15, XK / XKR (X150) Convertible Top Remote Control - TheJagWrangler. Lots of information is on the website. It takes about 2-3 hours for most people, some a little less and some a little more.
I am here to help out if you ever run into an issue during or after installation.

 

He is there with fast answers and nothing snide, even when I was using the driver window switch instead of the passenger switch.

 

Can you explain to me how to reach these window motors? My car was stolen and the top is not working....i tried the reset ....at the point where I need to take to the dealer. But my problem is that the rear windows will not go up. I have reset the top about 50 times and tired the window reset etc.....i have all of the rear seats out and just need to get to the motors to let the windows up so that I can drive until its time for storage...but in my case the shop! This is for my 07 Jaguar XK...fyi I have the remote top kit but never installed it.

 

Please Private Message me your phone number. You settings do not allow me to send you messages.

 

All just when I thought it was hopeless and I was going to have to take the car to the Dealer WhiteXKR helped me out!! Saved me thousands!!! Anyway, my problem was that I was resetting the top by letting it down manually then MANUALLY letting it back up then testing it to see if it worked. Once I read the instructions again I manually let down the top then once it was down I tighten up the knob on the pump in the rear of the car then attempted to let up the top using the button inside the car and BINGO!!! it worked. Thanks so much and I hope this helps out someone else.

 

I'm glad you got it fixed! You should install the kit now. If I can do it, so can you. If you don't already have a rear wind blocker screen, buy one. That, together with all 4 windows up, makes the cabin much calmer when driving over 60 MPH with the top down.

 

Hi,

New member, first post.
Since a few months I own a 2010 XK 5.0 convertible. Pristine condition, low mileage, very happy with it! Really a fantastic car sofar.

Not sure if it's good etiquette to revive an older thread, but my question seems on topic here:
When the roof is folded down / stowed away, I cannot get the rear windows to go up. And I think I would like them up, when driving open?

From this thread, I get the impression that the rear windows staying down with the top open is normal behaviour for the 2010 XK, correct?
I have read about the kit which enables remote control of the roof and also adds rear-window functionality; that could be an option, but to be honest: I had a remote controlled roof on another convertible I owned and while it's nice to have, I don't really miss it. Is there a simpler alternative that only fixes the rear window issue? I would for instance be OK with having them come up together with the door windows, I'd think, or after the door windows when I hold the switch longer. Car will go in for regular service in a few week, so I could ask the dealership to perhaps reprogram this if that is an option.

Unless there is a reason why it was designed this way? Perhaps the rear windows stay down on purpose?
I have the rear wind blocker screen and with both door windows up, the airflow is actually not bad, it's pretty comfortable in the cabin. Is it noticeably better with the rear windows up? Are the rear windows strong enough to take the windflow on higher speeds without the support of the roof?

Thanks for your input,

Ivo

 

Ivo:
Get the ‘kit’ mentioned above. WhiteXKR’s (theJagWrangler) kit is the easiest way to accomplish what you want, and is the best mod you can make on your car. Top down, side and rear windows up, make for smooth cruising at highway speeds when you have that wind deflector behind you.

 

What kj said, plus Steve's kit makes the roof One-Touch instead of 'hold for an hour' to control the roof. I had the top controller on my old XK8 and when I got my XKR, I hated not having the controller so I bought the XK controller and will NOT remove it. I use it nearly every time I drive.
Yes, the top down with ALL windows up on a cold day is MUCH better, especially with the rear deflector. Wifey's hair doesn't go flying around anymore. Me, I don't HAVE hair.

 

If and when You buy the kit from thejaguarwrangler.com, make sure that you buy the rear window option extra so that you can control the rear windows independently.

 

+1 on the above replies. I have the remote control kit, too. It's what the factory forgot. Steve's illustrated instructions are outstanding. If I can install it myself, so can you.