Seat module repair. Do this before anything else!
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Seat module repair. Do this before anything else!
My passenger backrest was going down but not forward. I pulled out the module and took it to Darrell Turner in San Diego, phone 858-649-9090. He fixed it for $50. Apparently it's quite common for these POS to have broken circuits.
Darrell re-soldered the broken lines, cleaned it up, and epoxied the edges of the board.
Since most of you live outside the SD area, simply call him and mail it to him.
Was quoted by Jag Bits.com $800 for a used module.
BTW, he does this stuff for a living. Ex-Navy electrician.
Darrell re-soldered the broken lines, cleaned it up, and epoxied the edges of the board.
Since most of you live outside the SD area, simply call him and mail it to him.
Was quoted by Jag Bits.com $800 for a used module.
BTW, he does this stuff for a living. Ex-Navy electrician.
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My fob is not working and was told it's the security module. Might call him to see if that's something he can look at.
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Really cool post about this guy. I will keep his info on file, in case I ever need mine reworked.
The driver's seat module box has slipped out from under my seat. As far as I can tell, the seat adjustments are working fine, but the box obviously isn't secured beneath my seat as it should be. Looks like someone tried an adhesive on it already as the residue is apparent.
Where is this box supposed to be secured under the seat and is there a part that holds it in place that may have snapped off on mine?
The driver's seat module box has slipped out from under my seat. As far as I can tell, the seat adjustments are working fine, but the box obviously isn't secured beneath my seat as it should be. Looks like someone tried an adhesive on it already as the residue is apparent.
Where is this box supposed to be secured under the seat and is there a part that holds it in place that may have snapped off on mine?
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These bolts will eventually break the plastic and the module will be on the car floor. The box can be bought at a Jag dealer $10. When you reinstall, cushion the box with rubber washers.
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Anyone know the part number for this seat module housing? My Jag shop has not seen the box housing (without the guts) sold separately.
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Seat Module repair...
Recently purchased a 2003 XK8 Convertible.... passenger power seat and both heated seats did not function. I swapped the Passenger seat module with the driver's side.... and the failure followed the module... After much researching here on this very helpful forum.... I decided to tackle this myself... Initially I opened up the module and thought it looked ok.... However a much closer inspection under magnification revealed 2-3 broken traces on the PC board.... in the area all the others here have experienced... and yes they were VERY small breaks... barely noticeable....
Instead of trying to repair the broken traces... I soldered a jumper wire over the traces.... and it worked!!!!.....
Here are pics of my successful repair.... two small pieces of wire and a bit of solder and all of 15 minutes....(be sure to scrape away the PC board coating to get down to the copper ...and a touch of flux is good too).
Conclusion -- the passenger seat functions are all correct. fore/aft, etc, etc. PLUS -- both Passenger and Drivers heated seats function!!!!
Instead of trying to repair the broken traces... I soldered a jumper wire over the traces.... and it worked!!!!.....
Here are pics of my successful repair.... two small pieces of wire and a bit of solder and all of 15 minutes....(be sure to scrape away the PC board coating to get down to the copper ...and a touch of flux is good too).
Conclusion -- the passenger seat functions are all correct. fore/aft, etc, etc. PLUS -- both Passenger and Drivers heated seats function!!!!
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Seat module repair
I should note that prior to the repair, my passenger seat headrest and lumbar functions were working properly.... The problem was only the fore/aft movement of the back and the base.... plus the heated function did not work. The switch for the heated seats did not illuminate and both front seats did not heat.
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Power seat Module- FIXED!
My driver seat recline mode was not working. After I read several posts on Jaguar Forums I determined it was more than likely the power seat module. After I unplugged the module (the black plastic case) I noticed it had a piece of the plastic broken which exposed part of the inside of the module. Apparently, this is common with these modules, the plastic gets brittle and breaks.
I mailed my seat module to Darrell in San Diego. His turned around time was great! He accepts payment in advance via PayPal. A very easy fix. Now my seat works perfectly! All for $50! AND.... I'm a little more knowledgable about seat modules!
Here's his contact info:
Darrell Turner in San Diego, phone 858-649-9090
Divingmom
2005 XKR Convertible
I mailed my seat module to Darrell in San Diego. His turned around time was great! He accepts payment in advance via PayPal. A very easy fix. Now my seat works perfectly! All for $50! AND.... I'm a little more knowledgable about seat modules!
Here's his contact info:
Darrell Turner in San Diego, phone 858-649-9090
Divingmom
2005 XKR Convertible
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Welcome to the forum Divingmom,
Good to hear you got a low cost fix from a proven reliable source.
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Graham
Good to hear you got a low cost fix from a proven reliable source.
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
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me too
Thanks again to this forum. The traces on the bottom of this PCB appear to just disappear with age. I had no warning. One day the drivers seat was working fine; the next it began to drift and click as though haunted. I soldered new traces on any questionable connections and then added a dab of hot glue to make sure the wires remained seated. The seat is working well once again.
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Thanks again to this forum. The traces on the bottom of this PCB appear to just disappear with age. I had no warning. One day the drivers seat was working fine; the next it began to drift and click as though haunted. I soldered new traces on any questionable connections and then added a dab of hot glue to make sure the wires remained seated. The seat is working well once again.
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My passenger backrest was going down but not forward. I pulled out the module and took it to Darrell Turner in San Diego, phone 858-649-9090. He fixed it for $50. Apparently it's quite common for these POS to have broken circuits.
Darrell re-soldered the broken lines, cleaned it up, and epoxied the edges of the board.
Since most of you live outside the SD area, simply call him and mail it to him.
Was quoted by Jag Bits.com $800 for a used module.
BTW, he does this stuff for a living. Ex-Navy electrician.
Darrell re-soldered the broken lines, cleaned it up, and epoxied the edges of the board.
Since most of you live outside the SD area, simply call him and mail it to him.
Was quoted by Jag Bits.com $800 for a used module.
BTW, he does this stuff for a living. Ex-Navy electrician.
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I have the same issue and would like to know where to start.
Im in sweden so I am not any competition.