XK8 parking brake sensor problems...common?
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XK8 parking brake sensor problems...common?
I'm looking at a low-mile (under 50K) 2006 XK8....in great shape, minus a parking brake issue:
The parking brake sensor doesn't work properly, so the brake will not disengage, or will turn on while driving. This happened during my test drive. I was able to limp the car back home by painfully inserting my finger into the module to press down continuously on the sensor to release the brake.
Any experience with this problem? How much would it cost to repair?
I ask, because the car's owner is very elderly,...I am dealing with her caretaker...the owner refuses to take the car to a mechanic, and she insists nothing is wrong with the brake...tragically, she may not be at her best thinking capacities at present, which led to the sale of the car. Dealing with the caretaker, I have to factor in the expense of what this brake will cost to repair.
Can any of you help me out with what I might be looking at, cost-wise?
Thanks so much for your help and advice!
C
The parking brake sensor doesn't work properly, so the brake will not disengage, or will turn on while driving. This happened during my test drive. I was able to limp the car back home by painfully inserting my finger into the module to press down continuously on the sensor to release the brake.
Any experience with this problem? How much would it cost to repair?
I ask, because the car's owner is very elderly,...I am dealing with her caretaker...the owner refuses to take the car to a mechanic, and she insists nothing is wrong with the brake...tragically, she may not be at her best thinking capacities at present, which led to the sale of the car. Dealing with the caretaker, I have to factor in the expense of what this brake will cost to repair.
Can any of you help me out with what I might be looking at, cost-wise?
Thanks so much for your help and advice!
C
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She may well be correct. The parking brake is mechanical, so the lamp only serves to indicate whether it is set or not. The sensor switch is a fairly crude device under the brake lever gaiter, and it can stick on or off.
Be aware of the not-immediately-obvious way the brake is set and released.
This thread started by Debbie Bean should help:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...7/#post1547411
It's an easy DIY to remove and clean the switch once you've eliminated a mechanical cause such as sticking linkages (or low brake fluid level?) . I'd say about an hour in labour.
Be aware of the not-immediately-obvious way the brake is set and released.
This thread started by Debbie Bean should help:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...7/#post1547411
It's an easy DIY to remove and clean the switch once you've eliminated a mechanical cause such as sticking linkages (or low brake fluid level?) . I'd say about an hour in labour.
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She may well be correct. The parking brake is mechanical, so the lamp only serves to indicate whether it is set or not. The sensor switch is a fairly crude device under the brake lever gaiter, and it can stick on or off.
Be aware of the not-immediately-obvious way the brake is set and released.
This thread started by Debbie Bean should help:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...7/#post1547411
It's an easy DIY to remove and clean the switch once you've eliminated a mechanical cause such as sticking linkages (or low brake fluid level?) . I'd say about an hour in labour.
Be aware of the not-immediately-obvious way the brake is set and released.
This thread started by Debbie Bean should help:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...7/#post1547411
It's an easy DIY to remove and clean the switch once you've eliminated a mechanical cause such as sticking linkages (or low brake fluid level?) . I'd say about an hour in labour.
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I'm looking at a low-mile (under 50K) 2006 XK8....in great shape, minus a parking brake issue:
The parking brake sensor doesn't work properly, so the brake will not disengage, or will turn on while driving. This happened during my test drive. I was able to limp the car back home by painfully inserting my finger into the module to press down continuously on the sensor to release the brake.
Any experience with this problem? How much would it cost to repair?
I ask, because the car's owner is very elderly,...I am dealing with her caretaker...the owner refuses to take the car to a mechanic, and she insists nothing is wrong with the brake...tragically, she may not be at her best thinking capacities at present, which led to the sale of the car. Dealing with the caretaker, I have to factor in the expense of what this brake will cost to repair.
Can any of you help me out with what I might be looking at, cost-wise?
Thanks so much for your help and advice!
C
The parking brake sensor doesn't work properly, so the brake will not disengage, or will turn on while driving. This happened during my test drive. I was able to limp the car back home by painfully inserting my finger into the module to press down continuously on the sensor to release the brake.
Any experience with this problem? How much would it cost to repair?
I ask, because the car's owner is very elderly,...I am dealing with her caretaker...the owner refuses to take the car to a mechanic, and she insists nothing is wrong with the brake...tragically, she may not be at her best thinking capacities at present, which led to the sale of the car. Dealing with the caretaker, I have to factor in the expense of what this brake will cost to repair.
Can any of you help me out with what I might be looking at, cost-wise?
Thanks so much for your help and advice!
C
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