Wrinkly

Craig Certainly not an unusual problem for S-Types and in fact other models of Jaguar. However S-Types appear to be the most prone to the battery problems. I use a CTEX MXS 7.0 Charger/Re-conditioner on my S-Type regularly. Usually at least once per week and for a period of at least 24 hours. Keeps the fault codes to a manageable level. Well worthwhile piece of equipment to invest in and used by many owners on this Forum. There is a Full Re-Set Schedule listed on this Forum. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Tom Nothing sounds particularly new in your submission. There are many references to similar stories on this Forum. Sounds a more frequent complaint about Jaguar Dealers. Good Luck with your independent specialist. Certainly a route that is often a better bet.Best Wishes and Regards, John

Thoughtful

My 17 years old S-Type has an annual oil change with Castrol Edge. I t does about 5000 mile per year and never uses a drop of oil between the annual service. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Jaguars are prone to batteries discharging if left for any length o time , possibly parasitic discharge. S-Type appear to be particularly prone to the problem. My S-Types keeps well by using a CTEK MS 7 charger / re-conditioner at least once a week and for a minimum of 12 hours. Best Wishes and Regards, John

It appears that Jaguar have a unique manner, they do not recognise customer service in my opinion. I have the feeling that Jaguar do not even recognise that they produced the model that I own. Independent Jaguar Specialist are a better bet. Good luck and Best Wishes, Regards, John

Thoughtful

Concern

Joe No never sold it, seems nobody wanted to buy it. Still sat in a corner of the dinning room. I could never figure out how the hell to use it, so bought an iCarsoft PRO, of which I am nowhere near at a level of learner in understanding how to use it. Cheers, John

Upkeep

Causes troubles with most Jaguars, especially S-Types. Cheers, John

Deep

Pete Black is probably about the worst colour (well technically Black is a shade and not a colour) to keep looking good. Be careful with cutting compounds and polishing machines, if you are not experienced with using both. Good Luck, Best Wishes and Regards, John.

Joe Many thanks for the information. I thought (obviously wrongly) that once a code had been raised that it stayed there in the memory until it was erased manually, via the OBD2 connection. I always carry a hand reader but do not make a point of carrying my iCarsoft PRO, maybe I should carry the iCarsoft as well. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Delve

Mansion

Did a journey of approximately 100 miles yesterday. On three occasions (at roughly same distance between incidents) heard a low level metallic clunk (presuming from the gearbox) which sounded like it may be a valve or the likes "closing". The gearbox then locked in a gear and would not change gear. At the same time the messages "Gearbox Fault, ABS Fault, DSC not available and Cruise Control Not Available, all appeared together. Each time I stopped the car, turned ignition off and re-started car. The messages were still showing but cleared when the car was driven away. This same procedure was carried out three times during the round trip of approximately 100 miles. Have this morning used a code reader and there are no codes recorded other than the manufacturer control code. Gearbox service (Oil and Filter ) was undertaken on 24.04.2021 @ 61049 miles. Current mileage is now 67904 miles. Questions: a/ Are these incidents connected in any possible way b/ Is it at all possible that the gearbox transmission Fluid could have become low and how would one check that. (I ask that question because oddly enough, I seem to recall that on at least two of the three occasions I had turned 90 degrees right at traffic lights. Wonder if the fluid was caused to slop around in the gearbox, thus causing the message to appear? Any advice, explanation or suggestions on fixing fault would be very appreciated. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Conurbation

Riches

Ebay will be the place to look. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Worth

Costs

John Have tried Mongoose and found it not very easily used. I have an iCarsoft PRO, which is far easier to use and in fact a lot more informative and specific. Best Wishes and Regards, John

Fees

Them