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Harolds
(2000 S-Type 3.0) The drivers side electric seat backrest will not move towards the back seat. If you continue to move it forward it will move that way, but then you can call it stuck. This was doing this before, only that it was the opposite scenario where the backrest laid all the way back to the rear seat and wouldn't move back up forward. I took it to the dealer and they pulled the seat out and supposedly cleaned up some kind of limit switch and reinstalled the seat. This little visit came to $350. (They did wash the car though) They told me if it would happened again it would be $900.00 to fix. It lasted maybe a month and now it's acting up. Has anyone had this problem and have taken a look at fixing it yourself ? Is there a website that would show some detail on HOW TO - pull the seat and what to look for ? I'm definitely going to take a crack at it myself. What could I do wrong, break it ???
S-Type only had 9K miles on it while the STS has 17K, but is $2k less.
I thought consumer reports said S-Type got most the bumps hammered out with the 2005 remodel. Thought anyone? Advice?
I assume buying a car plan from Carmax would be a good idea for either? Please let me know as I want to buy/not buy in the next few days.
I am new to the site and was considering buying a 2002 S-Type w/70K miles....The vehicle has been pre-qualified w/a 3-year, 45K mile warranty, which I intend on purchasing. After reading all of the previous postings I am second guessing whether or not I should purchase the vehicle. I only need the car for a couple of years before I buy something else. Should I purchase the vehicle? If I intend on buying a Jag should I put a little more down and buy an '03 S-Type or newer? Obviously I'm sure many of you will recommend the newer S-Type but the dealer I am looking at, who is apparently the nation's leader in pre-owned Jag sales has a price difference from an '02 and '03 at about $4K. Any Suggestions. Thank you for your help in advance,
ML
I took the car back and they checked everything and could find nothing.
They sprayed the brakes with a compund which stopped the squear for a couple of day and, it came back.
They replaced the pads with non-metallic ceramic pads and the squeal came back.
They are contacting the mfgr(probably Raybestos) to ask about this.
The brakes function properly other than making this noise.
The shop is one I've gone to for years and, they are honest and treat me and others decently.
When I depress the brake pedal softly, the squeal begins and is there for a second or so after I take my foot off of the pedal.
If I press hard on the pedal, they do not squeal.
Has anyone experienced this in their XJS?
If so, can you tell me what either corrected it or what you think?
thank you.
It has to do with a connection problem.
I don't know the diagrams for your Jag butt, I have found that, if the panel under the steering column is not clipped on, this will happen.
Steve
Regards:
OldCEM
I have the Jaguar S-Type 2001 that comes with CD and burrow ribbon.
I asked representative of the Jaguar of I can change the CD and
burrow ribbons of the panel for a DVD with GPS navigation.
The representative of the jaguar told me that can make that
and that compatible DVD is ALPINE IVA W5005 with GPS.
I still didn't decide on isso,porque have doubts if she won't bring
problems for my Jaguar.
Did anybody already make that change in the panel of S-Type?
What other things, aside from long, strong warranty should I look for?
Ken
Easy way to tell what trannys in the car - the ZF is a 6 speed, the Ford box is 5. I picked up a CPO 2006 S-Type VDP model earlier this year from the local Jag Dealer. I suggest you look for a CPO car with the 300 HP 4.2 V8 in it. Fuel economy is virtually the same as the 3.0. This S-Type is my third Jag, I owned 2 X Types before it.
Happy Shopping
OldCEM
I strongly recommend you look to BMW, Mercedies, Porche, Lexus, etc. before ever wasting your money and your customer patience on Jag junk!!!! Proceed with Jaguar at your own risk - you have been fairly informed.
Some numbers, Jag/Ford sold 80K S-Types with the Linclon 4.0 V8 motor in the early 2000s at an average price of $60,000. The motors all melted down due to the worst cooling system design I have ever seen in any auto, let alone a "luxury" car!! 80,000 x $60,000 is a very big number and an unconscionable fraud of US consumers! I read story after story of people who paid $60,000 new or $40/30,000 used and by 50K or 60K miles their Jag was only worth scrap. I sold ours at an wrecked car insurance auction for $6,500 and was tickled pink to get any money back at all.
Good luck?
I won't be in a position to purchase until about a year from now and have plenty of time to do research. I've read a few pages here and keep coming across vibration concerns and cost of a specific motor oil that is expensive. Seems there are owners who love the cars and have had little to no issues, then others that swear the cars are a nightmare to maintain.
Before buying *any* used car I always have it inspected, and the cars I have found are supposedly "certified", but again...few to no maintenance books.
Can a Ford dealer do an inspection or would I need to take it to a Jaguar dealer/mechanic..?
I have lots of questiond but will start with this for now.
Thanks in advance,
Penny
My advice on shopping for a used one.....search for one with low mileage. They are around, because many of the owners trade or lease every couple of years. I would definitely have it checked out by a trusted mechanic. If you don't have one, then I would take it to a Jaguar dealer, not Ford. The mechanics at a Jaguar dealer are much more likely to be trained for them properly.
On the oil question....during the first 4 years, they used synthetic oil and changed it every 12 months or 10,000 miles. Then I was told synthetic oil is of no advantage except in very high performance engines....Ferrari, etc.. So for the past 3-4 years I have used regular oil and change it every 3 months or 3000 miles. (About $80 at a Jaguar dealer, and about $30 anyplace else.)
In my opinion, there are two things needed to make a "good" car last longest....keep it clean and waxed, and keep the oil changed regularly.
Hope this helps. Ron
P.S.....if you want a good deal on a 2002 S-Type 4.0 with a new transmission and 106,000 miles, I have one!! (-:
Regards:
OldCEM
Ken
I check Fuses in fron and back and nothing.
Any clue??
Thanks
I replaced all the bulbs and nothing that why I check the fuses.
RK
Whatever, we don't get along, never did, but I refuse to give up and so now I have to try to find those Regular Jaguar Forums you so kindly mentioned. Can you please point me to them so I can search out the information I need.
Apparently the initial problem with the lights was a ballast and the replacement (wow expensive) failed within two days so we really have to search out this problem. Jaguar Doctor is too busy dismantling the front end to get at headlights again to research so I have to struggle with the computer. I think I have the best job though, frustrating though it may be, at least my office is air-conditioned.
Point me to the other forums, please and I'll stop bothering you guys. Thanks muchly.
Regards:
OldCEM
Live in New England. When I bought the car, I thought, I'll just stay in when it snows, but find I want the confidence to be out when I have to rather than the weather always predicating my days. I only have 9,000 miles on my 08' and would get killed on the trade-in for an X-Type, which I should have bought in the first place. I know someone who owns one and he said his is like a tank in the snow...Other than that, love the car, although I have to sit on a special pad to support my lower spine to stave off a pain in my right leg. Why don't they have Chiropractors design the seats??