Hi all,

Ever since I got my 03 XKR conv, the driver's side seat adjust panel has been hanging off. Clearly, at some point it got a kick, snapping off the lugs. The controls actually still all work fine.

First time I got the car serviced I asked the guys to take a look. They glued it back, which lasted fine for a bit. I wasn't surprised to hear the only real fix was an entire new unit. Never gonna happen -- so I didn't even bother asking the price.

Since the panel is clearly so vulnerable to getting a stray boot in it, I just know half of you out there must have kicked this thing off. Anyone found a way of remedying it some way. Best type of glue?

Kind regards,

Hattoon

03 XKR Conv

 

More often than not, it is the black 'cup' that the switch module snaps into that breaks, not the switch module itself.



Note the tab on the left of the photo...that is what usually breaks off.

You can sometimes find used ones on ebay, such as here: Jaguar XK8 XKR 1996 2006 Seat Switch Housing Front Right Free P P Mounting | eBay

It is also possible to repair it by drilling a hole above and below the tab, in the same plane as where the latch on the switch module engages the tab. Run a piece of coat hanger wire through the holes and bend the ends to keep the wire in place. Problem solved! Priceless!