I needed some engine work but took my time checking out different shops ( no Jag dealership in my town). went to start it upand take it in.... no power. Its a 2006 XKR. How do you get in the trunk???? I have looked everywhere and the previous posts on other threds offer no help.... so sad watching it look at me...

 

Have you tried the key in the trunk release? It is the little hole in the XKR logo on the rear. If that doesn't work, there is a charge connection under the hood (bonnet).

Search the forum. Many threads on problems with opening the trunk.

 

Charge connection under the hood??

 

Charge the Battery. Do NOT connect jumper cables to Start the Car here!

 

ok, i see the points you are pointing to. But if I don't connect jumper cables....uhh...sorry to be a complete nincumput but what do i connect there ?

 

You can connect a battery charger there.

You can also connect jumper cables to have one car CHARGE the other, but remove the jumper cables before starting.

The wiring at that point cannot handle the starting current and might cause damage if starting is attempted.

 

You can connect Jumper Cables or a Battery Charger to the the indicated points to:

1) Charge the Battery.

Or:

2) Open the door and press the Trunk Open Button to access the Battery for charging or to Jump Start the Engine.

There is 250 Amp Fuse between the under-hood points shown and the Battery/Starter and this Fuse might Blow if Starting is attempted using these points.

 

Paul you have proven you do not have to be a farmer to be OutStanding in your field!! Im in the trunk now with battery exposed. I read I can charge it from another car here without removing it as long as I disconnect the + lead... is that correct or should I buy a charger?

 

If I were you I'd either jump start the car using leads on the battery - and read the handbook about connecting/disconnecting as it is counter-intuitive - then go for a decent run to charge or put a good quality modern charger on the battery.
I always disconnect the +ve lead when charging after I fried the ECM in a Toyota but it is probably not needed.

 

Always remove negative terminal first, a little slip with wrench hitting a ground point will result in a melted tool. When replacing the battery, positive terminal first followed by the negative terminal.
If this is the original six year old battery, consider a replacement.

 

+1

A slightly under performing battery causes all kind of electrical gremlins in these models.

Even if you get the original battery charged and can subsequently start the vehicle, have it checked as it has to be nearing the end of it's useful life.

Graham

 

Agreed. I replaced the factory battery in my wife's 2006 XK8 (built in May 2005) back in late September because the car had begun throwing various fault messages that I knew were spurious. Problem solved....

 

Sorry, my typo Remove -ve terminal is correct.

 

after getting a good look at this battery I can only imagine the joy Im going to have finding a replacement. Ive been looking online and the sources appear......limited

 

Are you in the US or UK? They are widely available anywhere that sells car batteries. Just make sure you get one that has the vent tube included, since it is in the boot.

 

Im in the US, Georgia to be exact

 

 

The Battery is cataloged as a Group 49 and is readily available. I believe that a AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) version is made, at a substantially higher price ($300) but with a longer service life.

The standard battery should have a Vent Connection to fasten to the Factory Vent Hose. AGM Batteries generally don't need a vent.

 

In our neck of the woods, these vented batteries are sold by NAPA, Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, Pep Boys, etc. I purchased a Bosch battery at Pep Boys using a $20 coupon I found on their website. Printed it and took it with me to the store. My total cost was about $95. Be sure to check your new battery's build date (month/year), usually contained on a sticker applied to the battery's casing. Get the newest one the store has. And even though the battery is new, check the water level in all six cells to ensure they are full....

 

Got mine at Autozone in stock. Cheapest repair you"ll probably make on your car. These cars eat batteries, so just bite the bullet every 3-4 years. That way you won't get locked out.