On 5/8/23 called JLR NA on transmission issues fault codes C0003A(abs) P0500 and PO721 gear box and speed sensors. They recommended not to drive and have towed and connected to JLR road side, but $225 to closest JLR dealer, so called back and JLR recommended Jaguar Plus and T&S Auto Clinic, locally. Plus does not do transmissions, so T&S called for tow $105.Open case on 5/9/23 #[XXX] and told T&S don't proceed with shop work, until we came in and authorized. Issue with them , no receipts , no written estimates that were requested. Here is issue: CLUNK in automatic PRND . Yellow check engine, abs and instrument displays"abs fault" "gear box" " output shaft" and many others. However if the DSC is disabled, like on heavy snow; and slowly shift P R N D then J shift to 2,3,4,5 no CLUNK just normal bumps in and out N. No speed issues my husband says. But I am 77 and have lung cancer and cannot work it without the D automatic . Many emails and calls to JLR who set up appointments with JLR dealers 25-50 miles away. All say they have to run diagnosis for two hours, $500 non- refundable fee, even though the instrument two green displays give most of the faults keep flashing. Transmission shop day have cheap ABS RR changed , and scheduled, some report that cures all faults, since JLR software get confused , revs engine, upshifts, down shifts and CLUNK. Solution: Husband says start engine, let idle down ,warn up, press DSC off, ease from P to R and you hear shift , then stop in N and the slowly D, the immediately in J shifter go through 5,4,3,2 keep foot on brake at all times. Result no CLUNK, but small normal bumps.(Keeps lock in gear, no down shifts Two JLR dealers say OOS and TCM internal new $14,000 or one said $4,200 plus labor warrantee 1 year. JLR refuses build sheet(Tranny s/n) ECU versions, any assistance on poor ECU software and fault code management on board I, a cancer survivor have difficulty follow my husband steeps and in fear of driving S type Jaguar! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INF
Jaguar S-Type check engine light comes on
28 of the 483 owner complaints about the Jaguar S-Type describe check engine light, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 28
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $4,000
- typical mileage
- 66,500
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel smell 7Fuel leak 6Transmission failure 3ABS 3Won't shift 2Slipping 2Misfire 2Hesitation 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P1383 1P0500 1P0174 1P0171 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new seal was needed for the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired, but the fuel tank began leaking again a few days later. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor when it was started. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jaguar houston north (18205 interstate 45 n, houston, tx) where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak, and the fuel retainers and a gasket needed replacement. The vehicle was inoperable and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Code p1383 variable cam timing over retarded bank1 p possible causes cam timing improperly set continuos oil flow to the vct piston chamber vtc solenoid valve stuck. I have the engine light on ,and my carr drive wires I took my carr to get check and tech notes there is a factory service bulletin for the p1383 code on jaguar model s typeand factory recommends reprogramin the power train control module . I contact the jaguar dealership and they treat me very rude and they dining to even check my https://www.autocodes.com/p1383_jaguar.html.
2005 jaguar s-type r fuel tank recall fuel tank has large evap leak, had to remove fuel tank to find where the leak was during a smoke test. Fuel tank had been replaced during a recall in 2007, now that tank has a large crack on one of the fuel modules on top of tank the not only leaks fuel/vapors but also illuminates "check engine light". Jaguar says they have complied with the recall and is now a replacement at owners expense even though jaguar issued technical bulletin r176nas5 on aug. 18, 2014 that re-identifies this issue and assigns a new fuel tank conversion kit to fix the band-aid that was done in 2007. This fault causes state inspection failure thus unable to register vehicle rendering vehicle useless not to mention unsafe to drive with a fuel/vapor leak constantly present. Another recall for the defective tanks used during the initial recall 06v4180000 date 10-31-2006 should be implemented as this conversion kit is quite costly.
Vehicle leaks gasoline from seals on top of gas tank causing on board diagnostic leak detection system to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster. Unable to add gas to tank, fills for 4 seconds then shuts off leaving a puddle of gasoline on ground. Vehicle has been towed to jaguar carlsbad for dealer assessment per jaguar north america instruction. Jaguar of north america claims this vehicle is not available to be included for recall per the federal safety agency safety recall id# 06v418000, although vehicle demonstrates all characteristics outlined in recall. Vehicle has 38,993 miles, has always been garaged, meticulously maintained, and is driven for special occasions only. Vehicle VIN falls within the VIN number range for recall ( n05046-n52047)
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust system was leaking in three areas. The contact also mentioned that when the fuel tank was refueled to capacity, the fuel leaked to the ground. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,300.
Same issue as campaign 06v418000. Check engine light illuminated and dealer has advised that the fuel tank seals are leaking vapor. Dealer also informed that the cause may be a warped fuel tank and that jaguar is no longer manufacturing this part.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Jaguar S-Type check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Jaguar S-Type?
Owners who report it most often also describe gas smell in the cabin, fuel leak and complete transmission failure, and the codes they mention most are P1383, P0500 and P0174.
Which Jaguar S-Type years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (12 complaints), 2000 (6 complaints) and 2001 (5 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Jaguar S-Type?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $4,000 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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