That will work!

 

Any idea where I can get this part? I looked in a few places for exciter ring, and can't seem to find it.

Also, is it easy to replace?
Thx

 

Jaguar
Jagbits or any one on the parts places listed on this forum.

Gus
www.jagrepair.com

 

Jagbits can find the part for my 2001 XK8. Here's the response I got 'I don’t show that your car has one'

 

sorry, I meant to say can't find the part

 

The exciter ring is fairly easy to replace. Take the two screws out of the bottom of the steering column cover then remove the three screws from the underside of the top cover and remove it. The exciter ring just snaps on around the key barrel and the plug is just above it. Less than a 45 min job.
I bought my ring at the local Jaguar dealer, less than $30 and didn't have to pay shipping and wait for delivery. Good Luck.

 

Thanks Rich, I'll try this

 

I attached 3 pics from the Jaguar parts software, I don't see the ring, please point it out...

 

Lives in the security section from memory

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...module-106371/

 

I believe it is the item I've highlighted in green. Not numbered ( above #8).

 

The is all one part called the Illumination control switch:
Jaguar ILLUMINATION CONTROL DIMMER SWITCH - LJA6500AB

Maybe Richxk8 can tell us what part number he bought

 

The part # is - LJA2668AB COIL-K $26.15 @ Jaguar dealer

 

Yup I finally found it hidden in the parts listings. It was listed with the security system parts. I sell it for $30.07. Thanks Richxk8 it was driving me crazy that I couldn't find it!

 

The part # is LJA 2668AB, COIL-K, $26.15 at the dealer.

Fairly easy to install, two screws in the bottom column cover and three in the top cover, from the under side, tilt wheel all the way up to do them. Ring just snaps on the key barrel and then route the wire back up to the plug. The item circled in the picture is what you are looking for.

 

If this works you best be looking at getting another key. Not a good idea to have just one.

Gus
www.jagrepair.com

 

Had the same problem, car would not always start, not even crank. Battery was relatively new and came back good when tested by the vendor. In desperation and after advice from forum members, I purchased a "quality" battery. Not had the problem since.

Perhaps if the exciter ring doesn't work it may be another option

Brian

 

Having similar problems.

Did the Exciter Ring Fix It?

 

As I posted in another thread, had no problems, after replacing the exciter ring, for two months, then it happened again. In all the post's everyone addresses loose wires, bad grounds, etc. but, no one can explain why after about ten minutes the car will fire right up and there may not be another occurrence for day's, week's or even months. As I have said, I have been dealing with this little quirk for five years (good thing I love the car), symptoms never change, just the randomness.