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The headrest fix is a lot simpler than the TSB procedure.
You don't really need any parts. Just...
That is what I did and it works perfect. A lot easier and cheaper than adding parts to the cable.
You don't really need any parts. Just...
- cut the existing crimped end off,
- remove the small bit of plastic conduit inside the crimped sleeve,
- expand the crimped metal so you can slide the conduit back in,
- stick the now shorter conduit fully into the uncrimped metal sleeve
- crimp it once again
That is what I did and it works perfect. A lot easier and cheaper than adding parts to the cable.
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Jsnyder0828 (09-27-2013)
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The passenger window problem sound like a simple reset. Take the window all the way down and keep holding the switch until you hear a click, then take the window all the way up and do the same. Problem should be cured after that.
As for the hoses, unless they were already replaced with steel braided ones, you will experience the "green shower" at some point. It's only a matter of when not if.
As for the hoses, unless they were already replaced with steel braided ones, you will experience the "green shower" at some point. It's only a matter of when not if.
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The headrest fix is a lot simpler than the TSB procedure.
You don't really need any parts. Just...
![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
You don't really need any parts. Just...
- cut the existing crimped end off,
- remove the small bit of plastic conduit inside the crimped sleeve,
- expand the crimped metal so you can slide the conduit back in,
- stick the now shorter conduit fully into the uncrimped metal sleeve
- crimp it once again
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Hi Everyone,
So, it's been a while since I've posted last, but I'm going to tackle my headrests and the door switch this weekend and will provide an update. I purchased the door latch for the passenger's side off of Ebay. While I tried to reset the windows, it'd didn't resolve the door puddle light or the interior lights when the door was open.
On a separate issue, the driver's side heat button and power functions failed, so I did some research and ended up switching the passenger's side module for the driver's side and got it working. I installed a replacement (off Ebay) for the passenger's side today and while it restored the power functions, the heat function still doesn't work. I'm left wondering if perhaps the replacement module is funky or if I'm not checking something. I guess I could swap modules again, but I really want to go through switching them again. What would you guys suggest?
Finally, I'm wondering if Gus at Jaguarrepair is still selling the hose bypass kit for the convertible. I've inquired but haven't heard a response from him. Anyone have any info on this?
Thanks!
So, it's been a while since I've posted last, but I'm going to tackle my headrests and the door switch this weekend and will provide an update. I purchased the door latch for the passenger's side off of Ebay. While I tried to reset the windows, it'd didn't resolve the door puddle light or the interior lights when the door was open.
On a separate issue, the driver's side heat button and power functions failed, so I did some research and ended up switching the passenger's side module for the driver's side and got it working. I installed a replacement (off Ebay) for the passenger's side today and while it restored the power functions, the heat function still doesn't work. I'm left wondering if perhaps the replacement module is funky or if I'm not checking something. I guess I could swap modules again, but I really want to go through switching them again. What would you guys suggest?
Finally, I'm wondering if Gus at Jaguarrepair is still selling the hose bypass kit for the convertible. I've inquired but haven't heard a response from him. Anyone have any info on this?
Thanks!
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This should give you a good idea of what NOT doing the pressure reduction could lead to. ![Icon Emm](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_emm.gif)
Jaguar XK8 convertible green wife shower - YouTube
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Jaguar XK8 convertible green wife shower - YouTube
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Hi Everyone,
Continuing to ride my wave of confidence after I fixed the seat module and door latch, I decided to repair the headrests in my car tonight. I ended up taking the seats out for easier access and really because I wanted to clean under them. :-)
So, I watched a few videos on how to do the repair and decided to go the route of simply cutting off the existing crimped end and then recrimping it again. Sometimes the cable engages in the motor and sometimes it doesn't. I'm not sure what to do. Should I make a splice in the sheath like the TSB states? The cable actually came out of the sheath and I reinserted it. I thought maybe it wasn't engaging at the end of the headrest but I can feel it "click" in when I feed it through. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Continuing to ride my wave of confidence after I fixed the seat module and door latch, I decided to repair the headrests in my car tonight. I ended up taking the seats out for easier access and really because I wanted to clean under them. :-)
So, I watched a few videos on how to do the repair and decided to go the route of simply cutting off the existing crimped end and then recrimping it again. Sometimes the cable engages in the motor and sometimes it doesn't. I'm not sure what to do. Should I make a splice in the sheath like the TSB states? The cable actually came out of the sheath and I reinserted it. I thought maybe it wasn't engaging at the end of the headrest but I can feel it "click" in when I feed it through. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Hi Everyone,
Continuing to ride my wave of confidence after I fixed the seat module and door latch, I decided to repair the headrests in my car tonight. I ended up taking the seats out for easier access and really because I wanted to clean under them. :-)
So, I watched a few videos on how to do the repair and decided to go the route of simply cutting off the existing crimped end and then recrimping it again. Sometimes the cable engages in the motor and sometimes it doesn't. I'm not sure what to do. Should I make a splice in the sheath like the TSB states? The cable actually came out of the sheath and I reinserted it. I thought maybe it wasn't engaging at the end of the headrest but I can feel it "click" in when I feed it through. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Continuing to ride my wave of confidence after I fixed the seat module and door latch, I decided to repair the headrests in my car tonight. I ended up taking the seats out for easier access and really because I wanted to clean under them. :-)
So, I watched a few videos on how to do the repair and decided to go the route of simply cutting off the existing crimped end and then recrimping it again. Sometimes the cable engages in the motor and sometimes it doesn't. I'm not sure what to do. Should I make a splice in the sheath like the TSB states? The cable actually came out of the sheath and I reinserted it. I thought maybe it wasn't engaging at the end of the headrest but I can feel it "click" in when I feed it through. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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