My top on my 2006 XK8 quite working, must have broke a hydrolic line because all the fluid leaked out under the top clip on the windshield frame. I had to use the allen wrench to close the top, but my side quarter windows won't go up. I checked all the fuses and did a hard reboot by removing the battery cable, but nothing works. Any suggestions?

 

First check the fluid for your roof system, the tank is located in the trunk on the right facing forward. If the tank is full then check that the petcock is closed. If you have a leaking system you can still close the windows but you will need to lock the roof linkage. The roof is operated by two rams to push the roof closed one of the rams has switches that must be satisfied before the windows will operate. If you think you can you will need lock the rams into position. You can do this by reaching behind each window between the roof and the headliner and push up on the linkage on both sides.

Link for manual operation JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

This link has an illustration on the linkage that you need to push up JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

I caution you not to force or bend any part of the roof system it only needs just a little movement.

 

I don't see any switches only black metal top frame where it is hinged together.

 

The switches are built into the right rear ram. The only way to satisfy the system to operate the windows is to extend it properly. You have other ways to operate the windows but safety first and that is to lock the linkage for the roof..

 

They seem to be locked down on both sides but windows still wont go up

 

Check your PM

 

What are the other ways of putting the windows up?

 

PM?

 

Check your Private Messages on the top right.

 

Once I got the rams locked in like you told me the windows went up perfectly. Thanks alot Gus, you are a life saver!

 

Could you pm me the same info? Thanks

 

can you pm me the instructions on how to troubleshoot my back windows on my 2000 xkr please.

 

Give me an idea what you are experiencing?

 

Hi, My back windows on my 2000 XKR are not operating. The passenger side is completely up and doesn't respond. The back driver side window is stuck halfway, I do hear a grinding sound. slippage or the relay isn't responding. I have a new battery but disconnect when it sits in the garage. I checked the hydraulic tank, although slightly low, 1/4 inch from the full line on the tank, seems to be ok. Thank you. Tony

 

You will need to repair the regulator on that window. Its a labor intensive process but parts cost is minimal.

See my DIY here for more info.

 

Any way you can help me as well me and my dad ran into the same issue, that the initial guy asked, the windows fell and the the hydraulic fluid is leaking. We’re just trying to get the windows back up

 

See if this link helps you https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-closed-71304/