Jaguar S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # S501-06 Date: 001001
Interior - Window Switch Buttons Hot to Touch
S501-06
S-Type
DATE
10/00
MODEL
2000 MY-ON
S-TYPE
VIN
L00001-ON
Memory Buttons Hot To Touch - Component Serviceability - Repair Procedure
Issue:
Lower wattage bulbs and window isolation buttons are now available to address customer complaints of the following:
^ Excessively hot memory buttons in the window switch pack - hot to touch.
^ Missing window isolation button.
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Note:
The bulbs within the switch pack (Illustration 1) should only be replaced for the above complaint or if they are faulty or blown. Vehicles up to
VIN L59837 were equipped with 100 ma bulbs for the seat memory control buttons, which then changed to 50 ma bulbs. Do not replace
complete switch packs for such complaints, as this will result in the non-payment of the warranty claim.
Action:
To replace the bulbs and/or the isolation button, follow the procedure below:
REPLACING SWITCH PACK BULBS
Record the following system settings prior to disconnecting the battery so that they may be reset to the customers preferred setting.
^ Clock time setting.
^ Clock 12/24 hour setting.
^ CD compress mode (if equipped. Radio must be in CD mode to check this setting.)
^ Navigation volume defaults to 14 (if equipped).
^ Voice feedback volume defaults to 14 (if equipped - voice training is not lost).
^ Gear box mode.
^ Radio presets AM/FM.
^ Compass calibration and zone setting.
^ Navigation memory will be retained if the battery has not been disconnected longer than 24 hrs.
The trip computers (both A & B) will reset to zero, these however cannot be returned to prior readings.
1. Disconnect the car battery (See workshop manual, JTIS CD ROM section 414-01, SRO 86.15.01).
2. Remove the door casing. (See workshop manual, JTIS CD ROM section 501-05, SRO 76.34.01).
3. Disconnect the switch pack connector.
4. Remove the armrest to expose the switch pack assembly (See workshop manual, JTIS CD ROM section 501-11, SRO 86.25.07. If SRO is not
found for 2000 MY S-TYPE, refer to 1999 MY).
5. Using a screwdriver and a small pair of pointed tweezers, remove the bulb from the switch pack assembly (Illustration 1). Replace the memory
position bulbs (item 1, Illustration 1) with 50 ma bulbs (blue base) only.
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6. If necessary, install the isolation button into the switch pack ensuring it is fully depressed into the housing or until an audible click is heard.
(See item 1, Illustration 2). Button can be removed with a small pair of tweezers/pliers.
Note:
The button can either be replaced at this stage in the procedure, when the switch pack is easily accessible, or, it can be replaced while the
switch pack is still in the door casing assembly.
7. Reinstall the armrest to the door casing assembly (See workshop manual, JTIS CD ROM section 501-11 SRO, 86.25.07).
8. Reconnect the switch pack connector.
9. Reinstall the door casing. (See workshop manual, JTIS CD ROM section 501-05, SRO 76.34.01).
10. Reconnect the car battery (See workshop manual, JTIS CD ROM section 414-01, SRO 86.15.01).
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