2003 Jaguar S-Type Consumer Discussions

Jaguar S-Type Transmission Problems

Vintage?

Written by: gr8cat on Sep 21, 2009 06:26 AM

We're having a wonderful time with our 2003 STR - hardly any problems so far and lots of fun. Can anyone help me with the vintage of our car - the registration papers say 2003 but the sticker on the door says it was manufactured in 2002. So, are we driving a 2002 or 2003 Jaguar STR? When we order up parts (which I'm sure we will be doing sooner or later because this much fun ... Read More...

Re: S Type Jaguar 3.0 Transmission Fault Light [amadauss]

Written by: soberguyjaguar on Sep 16, 2009 09:22 AM

Well, I respect your respectfull disagreement. However, older high performance cars are less dependable than newer or low performance cars. I think we are dealing with expectations versus reality in this case. All cars break. The only questions are what and when. If you purchased a new trans. and then it went out again in only 20,000mi. then that is a bad thing. ... Read More...

Jaguar S-Type

Re: 2003 S-Type R Headlights [gr8cat]

Written by: oldcem on Sep 09, 2009 10:18 PM

Gr8Cat: Do a Yahoo search for Jaguar Forums, and, see if you can get into them that way. On your power seat gremlin- check the fuse boxes ans see if you've just lost a fuse. The car's got 3 fuse boxes - the owner's manual will tell you where to find them. I was having an intermittent problem with my Nav system. I popped the tops off the fuse boxes, and, made sure everything ... Read More...

Buying an older S-Type

2003 jag

Written by: linz1956 on Aug 23, 2009 05:34 PM

I am looking at a 2003 jaguar with 120,000 miles on it. I am wondering what basic repairs would cost such as a fuel pump or new brakes. Read More...

Jaguar S-Type

Re: 2003 S-Type R Headlights [oldcem]

Written by: gr8cat on Aug 16, 2009 01:35 PM

OldCEM: Regular Jaguar forums? Aaaaah, if only I knew how to find them. I'm so new to all this stuff - I have a passionate hate for computers because they never seem to give up the information I need when I need it, probably because I don't ask the questions properly or some other lame reason. Whatever, we don't get along, never did, but I refuse to give up and so now I ... Read More...

Re: 2003 S-Type R Headlights [gr8cat]

Written by: oldcem on Jul 25, 2009 08:31 PM

I suggest you research your problem on a couple of the regular Jaguar forums. Usually the folks that post on these can offer excellent guidance on how to deal with a problem such as yours. Regards: OldCEM Read More...

Jaguar S-Type Transmission Problems

Re: Jaguar S-Type: Transmission Problems [gr8cat]

Written by: oldcem on May 17, 2009 08:19 PM

gr8cat: There's usually a bunch of the Jaguar Service CDs for sale on EBay - fairly cheap. I 've got one that covers the models through the 2003 model year - think I paid $20 for it a couple of years ago. Some of the internet Jag forums also list sites that'll let you download the info off the CDs free as well. I've been checking EBay periodically - looking for a CD that ... Read More...

Re: Jaguar S-Type: Transmission Problems [oldcem]

Written by: gr8cat on May 17, 2009 07:12 AM

Jaguar Service CD - sounds like something we need for our new used 2003 S-R - guess our local Jaguar dealer would be the best place to apply for one? We're trying to stay away from the dealership as they seem to major in screw-ups rather than repairs in most cases. Unfortunately, our "new" cat is already in hospital complaining of too many computer glitches - i.e. ... Read More...

Re: anyone own a 2003 S-type R? [gr8cat]

Written by: oldcem on May 11, 2009 08:36 PM

I know exactly how you feel. I went from a Dodge Intrepid 2.7 to my first Jaguar. Took me a week to stop grinning. My co-pilot is a 50 pound female Bearded Collie named Tillie - who loves to go "bye-bye" in the car. Regards: OldCEM Read More...

Re: anyone own a 2003 S-type R? [gr8cat]

Written by: soberguyjaguar on May 07, 2009 04:22 PM

Dear gr8cat, One of the great things about a Jaguar is that they do not have"leather" upholstery. They have full leather hides. If you had bought a lesser car car you would probably have Fileted leather. They can get as many as 6 filets of leather from one hide. The dog problem is much worse when your leather is thin and painted. With full hide upholstery you can take ... Read More...