2005 S-Type 3.0 Parking Brake Will Not Release?
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Hello to my fellow Jaguar enthusiast,
Well to start it off I have a 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, I just took it too get painted two and a half weeks ago at a shop and just got it back today (12/19/2014). When I got it back I noticed that the back headlight was cracked, the cover you have to open to get to your gas lid was pried open and broken, the alarm does not work anymore and too top it off the parking brake keeps locking up and will not release. I reset the emergency brake a few times and it finally released. I did not pay the shop for the paint job because of all the vandalism done to it and the extra 300 miles added to it. So I have to get a new rear right tail light, assembly for the gas, and figure out whats going on with the emergency parking brake and the car alarm? I have about $3,000 to fix it up (the money that would of been for the paint job). Any assistance on where to buy parts from and any knowledge on whats going on with the alarm and with the emergency brake not releasing will greatly be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Adam A.
Well to start it off I have a 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, I just took it too get painted two and a half weeks ago at a shop and just got it back today (12/19/2014). When I got it back I noticed that the back headlight was cracked, the cover you have to open to get to your gas lid was pried open and broken, the alarm does not work anymore and too top it off the parking brake keeps locking up and will not release. I reset the emergency brake a few times and it finally released. I did not pay the shop for the paint job because of all the vandalism done to it and the extra 300 miles added to it. So I have to get a new rear right tail light, assembly for the gas, and figure out whats going on with the emergency parking brake and the car alarm? I have about $3,000 to fix it up (the money that would of been for the paint job). Any assistance on where to buy parts from and any knowledge on whats going on with the alarm and with the emergency brake not releasing will greatly be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Adam A.
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MatthewAdan (12-20-2014)
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Thank you! Will try to charge it as soon as the rain stops over here if not I'll buy a new battery, any brands that you recommend for it? I think it is the battery because when had the head lights turned on and lowered my seat, the head lights started to flicker and dim.
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MatthewAdan (12-20-2014)
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I recently changed out my battery. I noticed the car was cranking very slow at startup. I measured 12.26 vdc with my meter, and this battery was drained once before so I wasn't taking any chances, especially with winter approaching. The slow cranking was the only symptom, I was surprised there was no other crazy symptoms happening that are common with low voltage.
I removed the existing Exide battery, marched myself over to the nearest Jaguar dealer, and purchased a new battery.
$240 US,( £ 153.59), money well spent. I don't want to mess around.
Oh, and 22.50 vdc too!
I removed the existing Exide battery, marched myself over to the nearest Jaguar dealer, and purchased a new battery.
$240 US,( £ 153.59), money well spent. I don't want to mess around.
Oh, and 22.50 vdc too!
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MatthewAdan (12-23-2014)
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Jag dealer is 5 miles from work, so I just ran over there and bought it. This time of year, I wasn't looking to shop around, and figured it was guaranteed to be the right type of battery.
The car is running nicely though, and I have peace of mind concerning battery issues, however the wallet is a bit lighter! Lol
PS maybe it was so expensive because it says made in Germany!
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Had the same problem with my Jag 2005 S Type , just disconnected the battery for 10 seconds and it reset itself. Battery was low because of lack of use, so install a solar panel to keep the battery charged and havnt had a problem since.
Seems to work for a lot of problems with the jag and Range rovers.
Seems to work for a lot of problems with the jag and Range rovers.
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The place to check is the electrical guide in JTIS, free download, also on JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource, but I think the control is indirect i.e. you press and something activates the horn. So, a failure at any point will mean no horn.
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Thanks so much for everyone's help in assisting with me with the solution to this problem. At 10 yrs old, a new battery made amazing difference in the way it drives. No
"Lurch". The radio sound more clear, and no warning lights! Advance auto parts, $189 and they installed it for me. Can't beat that for peace of mind.
"Lurch". The radio sound more clear, and no warning lights! Advance auto parts, $189 and they installed it for me. Can't beat that for peace of mind.
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The place to check is the electrical guide in JTIS, free download, also on JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource, but I think the control is indirect i.e. you press and something activates the horn. So, a failure at any point will mean no horn.