Can a fella order parts directly from Jaguar. I can"t seem to find the jag parts. I need a seat module for a 2006 xkr . Thinking I can get and have a jag dealer program. They need to be programmed, right?

 

No, they don't need to be programmed. They are often repairable by vendors who can be located by doing a search on the forum or replaced by advertisers on ebay or amazon. There are also dealers who advertise ont the forum and offer discount prices.

 

This is Jag's classic parts website https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/ . You can either order from Jag directly or get the part number you're after and Google it. SNG Barratt also do parts SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist and are a forum sponsor so you get a discount if you let them know that you are a member of this forum.

 

That's not exactly right and is why it says on the lid "THIS PART IS PROGRAMMABLE":



If you get one from a vehicle that has the same range of options, it will 'plug & play' but if you fit one from a lower spec vehicle, all functions may not work without a reprogram.

Graham

 

I slipped on that one, Graham, was thinking of a used numbers matching module.

 

Typically, these modules fail because the circuit board rubs on the hard plastic case. These problems have been identified long ago and, to an extent, "all" our cars suffer from it. The test is to swap the passenger and driver modules, and see if the problem moves with the module. Folks with electronic repair skills have stepped forward and offer to service these modules for a fee. The name Darrel Turner comes up a lot. Search is your friend. Frankly, repair is the way to go for this.

The alternatives are a lot less appealing. New modules from Jaguar are reputedly outrageously expensive, if available at all. Used modules, besides suffering from the same design flaw, are not always plug and play, and could involve that "programming" you heard of, for an additional fee. This is unlikely on an '06, though.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

 

Is there a pro-active fix that can be done to prevent the issue from occurring? Like opening the module and installing some kind of slip sheet or insulation?

 

Interesting question, Any answers, anyone?

 

On my modules, I opened the case and wrapped the edge of the circuit board with electrical tape. Once the case is opened, it is fairly obvious where the board contacts the hard plastic. It is all around the 3 edges that have no connector. Once you close the lid, it becomes apparent how much more snug the board fits in there. FWIW, the brittle plastic lids are available from Jaguar separately for dirt cheap (like $5) if the need arises...

 

Wish I would have thought of doing this while I had my seats out.

I will order a couple lids now before I do it.

 

The modules are not that hard to reach. Just lift the bottom cushion up, and reach for it, it's right under the front edge of it.

 

There is no 'give' in the module fixing bracket and, as the weight of the driver/passenger is on the seat, the flex is imposed on the plastic casing and the rigidly located board inside. As others have said, there is very little space between the board and the case which contributes to the issue of cracked tracks.

I no longer have my 2005 XK8 so haven't had to revisit the issue but it did occur to me that rubber washers between the module fixing bolts (which are set into the plastic lid) and the bracket or between the bracket and the seat base could help reduce or avoid the damaging flexing.

Graham

 

one of my knobs was loose when i got my cat, the cost of a new one was insane, so i found one on Ebay that was guaranteed to function for $99


i also keep the thigh area raised a little bit to reduce friction.

 

Hell of an image!

 

haha! men...

 

I just found my frayed wire drivers side.....yeah! While I have the seat out I put electrical tape on the three sides of the seat module board and will be putting something? To give more flex to the module housing when I reinstall the module under the seat.
My passenger seats back rest is stuck in the most forward position. Everything else works on the seat but the backrest. This was due to wear at the edge of the board that caused a burnout. Sending tomorrow to the "module experts" in Jackson FLA. fingers crossed, to repair it. Darrell can fix trace wires but I have what looks like a blown capacitor. I think.
Whats the best thing to use to cover the bare wire? I'm thinking clear 2 part epoxy on the bare part and then some electrical tape.Or should I use the cloth tape and where would a fella get that? What would you do?
I'll post if the repair works or doesn't.

 

Heat shrink tubing is the best way of protecting wires, in my view, even if you need to snip the wire to get the heat shrink tube on, and then solder the cut ends before shrinking the tube. If you've not used it before it is really easy - just stroke the soldering wire along the tube to shrink it on.

Another great material is hot-melt glue, which insulates, protects and fiexes, but should not be used on electronic components which might be fried by the heat. Hot melt glue can be peeled off in the future if need be, and is much easier, quicker and less messy than epoxy.