Good afternoon ladies and gentleman,
The dashboard light (profile picture) is on all the time. It looks like a battery but it is not HELP!!

 

looks like a water level light. not sure, wait for the pro's to chime in.

 

Machi477, what that light is telling you is that your washer fluid level is low. If you have filled the washer fluid bottle and you still have this light, then odds are your level sensor in the bottom of the washer bottle is either stuck/gummed up or the circuit for that has failed. If you need more info, let me know.

P.S. This is the forum for X-Types, not the XJ6's. If you look, there is a section for the X300's for your year. That is what the body style is known as and covers a lot of the Jags from those years.

 

On my 83 XJ-S, that light was definitely the radiator coolant level; the sensor was up high on the right side of the tank. Isn't the symbol for washer fluid shaped like the swept pattern the wipers make with a squirt drop or something? If it is red, it is coolant because that is more serious. If it is yellow, it is washer fluid as that is more an inconvenience. That has always been Jaguar "code."

 

hi guys,my light[radiator]has been on for some time now.where is the sensor located.

 

It's the low coolant light, not the washer fluid light. The washer fluid light is amber in color...yours is red which is for engine coolant. The sensor for it is located under the reservoir (you can reach the harness and feel the sensor without removing the reservoir). Top off your coolant and perform a pressure test to find out where your system is leaking

 

on behalf of everyone who replied, Your Welcome .

 

Thanks so much for replying to my post. . I am happy I found this forum with such a helpfull people

 

Did you find out what the problem was?

 

i checked for sensor in bottom of fill tank ,and no wires .steve

 

I JUST had this issue earlier today with my 1997 Xj6L, and I resolved it. Your problem is one of two.

1. Your coolant level is low, add some more.
2. The sensor has fallen out. It will do this with ease. The sensor is located on the far side of the reservoir near the bolt for your shock. If the sensor is out, don't worry about it leaking coolant the way it is designed, it wont. Just pop the sensor back in (it looks like a 2-3 inch long off white stick). If you cannot do this easily, just remove the retaining bolt holding the reservoir in place to make it(the sensor) easier to put back in. The bolt is located under some of the plastic bit in the engine bay alongside the reservoir. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

 

I am having a similar problem with my XJ40 too. Just as you put the key II and the engine is cold you hear fans kick in as well as that low coolant light .
I added a coolant and it leaked hence due to overfill .
I phoned on the dealer and he said your two suggestions

 

thanks tophatchef,and everyone else.i can't believe i drove around for two years not knowing all that i had to do was plug a sensor back in.i pulled the overflow bottle loose,and there it was;the sensor was lieing on top of the shock.thank you..steven

 

Yeah, mine just fell out again. I really need to get in there with a good sealant and stick it in properly so it won't remove in case I need to remove it.