2003 Jaguar S-Type: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Brakes · FL

My 2003 jaguar s type is getting a parking brake fault/engine system fault and dsc not available at the same time with the ABS brake symbol. I have new brakes on my car and the rotors are good as well. I was driving and my car lighting system came up with that above and started to move slowly on a city street. I don't know what is causing this problem. I see that there was a recall on the parking brake module back in 2005 but I am the second owner of this car. I am not sure if this was taken care of by the previous owner. I have called several jaguar places about records on this car about these recall/s but I am getting the run around. Luckily I haven't had any accidents with this issue. Please help...

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. The contact stated the emergency brake independently engaged. The brake and the ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v488000 (parking brake). The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 33,948 miles · NY

Jaguar s-type sedan 2003 was subject to recall r-513 but not limited to this. This vehicle experienced major malfunctions in performance with gear box and braking systems in which it could not be properly shifted out of park, lost RPM, parking brake failure, ABS warning lights and major engine light indicator warnings. The car could not be safely driven and suffered a major breakdown with less than 9500 miles, flatbedded to sportique motors in huntington, ny on 12/10/2004, returned on 12/15/2004 only to be flatbedded again on 12/17/2004. A new computer was not installed in the vehicle as promised at that time, and the computer was simply reflashed. At 33,948 miles out of warrenty on may 26, 2010 this vehicle suffered the same major breakdown as described above and was again flatbedded to huntington land rover jaguar, formerly sportique jaguar, huntington, ny. The car could not properly be shifted out of park, lost RPM and could not be driven safely.the dealership worked on the car four (4) times declaring the problem solved on three occasions from may 26, 2010 until it was flat bedded back a forth time on 07/22/10 only to be told the car needed a new "park sensor module" and new "transmission sensor" at a cost of over $4000 dollars with labor. My attempts to obtain assistance from jaguar central and huntington jaguar based on my contention that the vehicle was never properly fixed when under warranty resulted in continual refusals by these parties with claims by the dealership that a faulty truck seal and water leak that certainly did not exist at 9500miles necessitated the costly repairs (the transmission sensor is inside the sealed transmission). My complaints to the dmv ( with lookback of 90 days) has resulted in their findings of a dealership mis-diagnosis . The car remains incapacitated and unsafe to drive. I respectfully request an investigation into all repairs and histories of similar models related to the federal safety agency recalls but not limited to this.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the ABS indicator illuminated while driving. The vehicle decelerated and caused the rear wheel to lock up at any speed. She turned into a parking lot to avoid a crash. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v488000 (parking brake), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2006 · Body, Brakes · 42,671 miles · TX

2003 jaguar drivers side window will not roll up/down. Front ball joints needed to be replaced. *ts the air conditioner was blowing out hot air, the dealer stated the evaporator was leaking freon. The rear bumper was broken. The ABS control module needed to be reprogrammed. The brakes needed to be replaced. The rear lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer believes the odometer on the vehicle was rolled back prior to purchase and that the vehicle was in an accident.

Filed May 17, 2006 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · CA

(1) events leading up to the failure: none. The car has been routinely serviced. (2) failure and its consequences: the car, twice, while attempting to accelerate, would slow down and seems to be weighed down. The car will not accelerate. The ABS brakes go off, and the emergency brake lights go off. Also, error report appears stating that there is a brake failure. It puts me at risk for accidents because on both occasion I was driving the car. (3) what was done to correct the failure: I took the car into a jaguar dealer, but jaguar can not recreate the error, so they are unwilling to replace the braking system.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Electrical · 36,890 miles · MD

Since purchasing this car it has been towed 2 times, serviced eight times in a 12 month period. I found in the glove dept after purchasing this car a manufacture defect sign .the car kept registering "restricted performance 3 visits. Brake problem,steering wheel,ABS fault. Present problem:they kept my car 2 and half months to fix a wheel guard and bumper rail told me the compressor and other problems exist/would cost $2300 to fix .my insurance company. Paid them and then they charged my ins. Co another $1300 more. I went to pick up my car they told me I had to pay $1600 because my ins urance refused to pay. When I got home car wouldn't start right /then registered no engine fluids /contacted them ask if ishould try to return with it/they spent 20 minutes told me the car was ok /I ask if they put fluids in they said,'yes".drove the car home in less than 2 days car monitor registered "transmission fault". I have had a loaner car at least half of the ownership of this car. This car has left me strand in some unsafe areas because I have to travel to d.c.. For class work. Now ,they told me that my warranty will cover the transmission problem.I feel if the major part of the car is being replace/they need to give me a another car to replace a total manufacture defected car.dates of some of the services performed on this car 01/05, twice each time01/05 ,02/05 ,02/05,08/05,08/18/05 08/26/05,09/07/05,09/10/05,10/04/05,12/05/05 thru 0303/06 kept for 2 and half months.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

2003 s type would not start, turn signal stuck, trunk light inoperable. Rain sensors are inoperable. *ts ***nar*** the dealer replaced the battery, turn signal and trunk switch. The rain sensor was inoperable. The engine malfunction warning light illuminated. During diagnostic the technician found engine misfire codes. The engine was repaired per bulletin s303-21. The emergency brake failed. The emergency brake control module was rerouted per the recall. Right hand indicator failed. The ABS and brake warning lights illuminated as well as the parking brake warning light.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Brakes, Tires · TX

2004 jaguar s-type needed new brakes with 30,000 miles on them and tires needed to be replaced. *ts the ABS light had illuminated, a wiper motor was installed and the rear brake line and rotors were replaced.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Brakes · 1,500 miles · VA

The ABS light and a message stating ABS fault/park brake fault would display while driving at highway speeds. When the car was stopped and re-started, the message would re-set. This happened several times (> 5), and the dealer did not fix for some time because they never got to see the message. We noticed that the problem occurred during or after a heavy rain. The dealer thought there might have been a problem with a sensor on the wheel.ultimately, the dealer replaced the ABS module.

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Electrical · 13,000 miles · AZ · fire

Had just retrieved car from dealer service. Within 10 blocks, car's brakes engaged and car skidded to stop in center turn lane (lucky me that I was not rear-ended). Dsc and park brake lights were illuminated. Moments later, flames shot from right front engine compartment between hood and fender. Exited car and called fd and jag service mgr for tow truck. Experienced burning eyes and inside of lips peeled next day from acid burns (burning pvc emits chlorine gas or hcl gas that is corrosive when wet - as in eyes and lips. Jaguar na not responsive to any degree to date - want my company to file insurance claim for damages. Ins adjuster provided opinion that it was just electrical fault from either: alternator ran away; or ABS solenoid overheated; or fuseblock shorted; or voltage reg. Shorted. All were apparently damaged beyond recognition. Initial estimate to repair set at $20,000. Latent smell in car will be difficult or impossible to correct. Jaguar na (jna) response to date is totally unacceptable - no contact whatsoever to see if I was hurt or if I could provide clues as to what happened. Dealer responding ok but advises that hands tied by jna.