Seat won't move - tried module swap - no luck
#21
11-03-2016, 07:49 PM
Veteran Member
I am attaching a link for a wiring diagram for your car. I am also going to send another link for cleaning the switch for the seat controls. That link is for an XJ6 but I am sure cleaning process is near the same. I see that you have the link for the module repair from my page but have you opened the module to see if it is the problem. I hope what I send you will help.
Link http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepa.../jagxk2003.pdf
Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
Link http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepa.../jagxk2003.pdf
Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
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#22
11-04-2016, 10:20 AM
Update - I started the complaint process with Pay Pal (which caused them to send him an email) and he immediately responded to let me know he would send me the repaired module this week (a month later than our original agreement). Wanting to be a reasonable individual, perhaps I should chalk this up to a misunderstanding. Will keep you informed when I actually receive a working module.
#23
11-07-2016, 06:32 PM
Just received a note from Darrell - he shipped my module today. Starting the process with Pay pal really seemed to get this issue moving. I suppose in the future I should do a better job of finding out a realistic time frame at the start - as I mentioned to Darrell if he had told me it would take a month I would have had no problem with it - he is obviously good at what he does. Looking forward to moving that seat again!
#24
11-07-2016, 06:59 PM
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#25
11-17-2016, 03:57 PM
FINAL UPDATE - I just received the module yesterday and installed it today - it works like a champ. In my latest email communication with Darrell he admitted to having a major health issue recently. I know your health is a very private thing, but I wish I had known this up front - I never would have made my previous post to this forum - my seat module is insignificant compared to someones health.
#26
11-17-2016, 09:41 PM
Senior Member
Just had this repaired on my XK8. It is a known issue. A wire wears in the harness under the seat causing a short. You need to replace the relay. This will allow you to move the seat forward so you can get to the torx bolts. You may need to replace the relays a couple of times before you get the seat far enough forward. Once you get the seat out you will see the harness. There are several wires. Once you find the worn wire, the source of the short, you can put electrical tape over it. That is the quick, dirty fix.
Jag has a TSB on this as it is a known issue. The TSB gives a more complete fix.
Jag has a TSB on this as it is a known issue. The TSB gives a more complete fix.
#27
11-21-2016, 06:32 PM
Junior Member
...or if you are comfortable with the idea, you could try it yourself:
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
The rightmost/uppermost indicated track from the first and second photos is tilt forward - that's the one that was bad on my module. The next one over (2nd from right and 2nd uppermost) is presumably tilt backward. So look for any breaks in those two tracks.
I used an x-acto knife to scrape away the resin and make the tracks clean and bright either side of the track break so that the track would take solder. Wiping with isopropyl alcohol helps too. I used a single whisker (strand) of some old stranded AC power cord wire I had around to bridge the track break - taped it with a sliver of masking tape to hold it in place while I soldered either side to the cleaned up track (it was longer than the 1/4" inch mentioned in the article - I cut any excess off). I used a piece of electrical tape over the repair, folded underneath, for future protection instead of the epoxy recommended in the article (epoxy might be better but would be difficult to remove if you need to get to the same area again). Now, admittedly it's only been one or two weeks since the repair but the module is holding up fine.
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
The rightmost/uppermost indicated track from the first and second photos is tilt forward - that's the one that was bad on my module. The next one over (2nd from right and 2nd uppermost) is presumably tilt backward. So look for any breaks in those two tracks.
I used an x-acto knife to scrape away the resin and make the tracks clean and bright either side of the track break so that the track would take solder. Wiping with isopropyl alcohol helps too. I used a single whisker (strand) of some old stranded AC power cord wire I had around to bridge the track break - taped it with a sliver of masking tape to hold it in place while I soldered either side to the cleaned up track (it was longer than the 1/4" inch mentioned in the article - I cut any excess off). I used a piece of electrical tape over the repair, folded underneath, for future protection instead of the epoxy recommended in the article (epoxy might be better but would be difficult to remove if you need to get to the same area again). Now, admittedly it's only been one or two weeks since the repair but the module is holding up fine.
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