My Jaguar S type says steering column is locked and as a result can not start or drive

 

Welcome to the forum Chris,

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Graham

 

Same with both keys?
Disassemble if so.

 

Hi Chris
I have the same problem on my S type and I was wondering if you solved your steering locking. It would be great to know what you did.

Thanks Paul

 

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i am having problem of steering column lock. pls what did u do to yours.

 

Hi Chris

I have just posted this reply to someone with the same problem....

I have been waiting for radiator hose parts so I cannot test the steering lock properly. As it doesn't happen all the time it is better to post after fully testing. However. if you take out fuse 19 in the cabin fuse box (near the accelerator pedal). It is in the second row blue 15 (third from the front from memory). This fuse works the steering column motor.

You need to do this when the steering column is unlocked otherwise, I believe it stays engaged and locked. This may be only a temporary fix if a new steering column lock motor is required. These are expensive and may not be the real fault as in my car the mechanism works albeit off and on. I have a 1999 s type. I don't know your year model. So it is worth checking in your Jaguar handbook (in case the fuse is in a different place) or, there is a downloadable manual on the forum.

I have tested when the steering lock was working and it seems to work (as long as you don't need the steering lock working). But I have not fullly tested it as without the radiator parts it can't be driven. However, I have turned the motor over, taken the keys in and out without any problem. But did not want to post this as for certain until it is fully on the road and I could be positive.

If you try this and it works for you. Post a reply. You could find out before me.

Good luck Paul

 

pls i have jag 2003 s type. v6 bt my steering is opened before the steering column lock occured to my jag. do u kno where the steering lock fuse is in jag s type 2003. i will apreciate your quick response.

 

Hi
I have looked on the forum and JimC64 has linked Jag Handbooks to the forum.

Link is here for 2003 S type:
http://www.keycast.com/med/Libraries...644a2232ba.pdf

If the link doesn't work go to the s type forum and close to the top of the posts will have Jim C64 handbook post link.

The 2003 handbook has a good diagram of fuse boxes in chapter 6- page 20 in this handbook and noticed that Fuse 19 blue 15 amp (6-27) works the steering tilt motors and may not work the lock motor as with my 1999 model. But it could be worth a try anyway. There maybe a fuse removal tool inside the fuse box if your lucky.

I am a new Jag owner and others here with your model will no a lot more than me and will add to this basic knowledge.

Let us know if it works.

Paul