2004 Jaguar X-Type Jaguar X-Type 2004

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2004 Jaguar X-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

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2004 Jaguar X-Type electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi

US $20
Front Right Headlight burned out, replaced bulb. 
52000 mi

US $201
Replaced original battery 
55000 mi

US $120
Battery warning light would come on randomly! On Jaguarforums.com the Positive & Negative battery leads were thought to have degraded over time. Solution that fixed 95% was replace both wires with Jag's harness 9cost about $200 + Install.) 
144000 mi Blower motor would run all the time, even with ignition key off. Traced to faulty blower control module. Replaced with new AC Delco part. 
46500 mi

US $750
Positive battery cable replaced, new battery purchased. 
135000 mi

US $46
Battery positive cable deterioration causing alternator to not charge the battery 
142500 mi

US $310
CAN BUS RELATIVE FAILURE 
106400 mi

US $50
Key Fob failed. Must replace FOB, not replaced as of yet. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

32000 mi

US $22
Replace burned-out headlight wiring harness. Replace burned-out headlight wiring harness. 
40000 mi Loose wire on headlight reconnected. (The loose connection was part of a previous replacement of a melted wiring harness on the headlight, which was also self-repaired at a cost of about $20.) Replacement of a melted wiring harness on the headlight, which was also self-repaired at a cost of about $20. Loose wire on headlight reconnected. (The loose connection was part of a previous replacement of a melted wiring harness on the headlight, which was also self-repaired at a cost of about $20.) 
45000 mi Headlight wiring adjusted (January 2010 adjustment had resulted in an occasional short between the headlight wires).  Headlight wiring adjusted (January 2010 adjustment had resulted in an occasional short between the headlight wires). 
52000 mi

US $120
Backup lights were working only occasionally. Replaced backup light switch. 
87100 mi

US $1421
Negative battery cable corroded after multiple cleanings; replaced negative battery cable. 
133000 mi

US $350
Alarm malfunction for weeks. leading to start up failure? Still notice alarm malfunction once after repair shop. 
70000 mi

US $410
Dip lights not working. Wiring harnesses replaced, as reportedly had overheated/melted. For similar problem in August had tun switch/light switch replaced at specialist - TopGear garage. 
105000 mi

US $10
headlight bulb out 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

91760 mi

C $200
When A/C on no cool air was blown into the car. Mechanic noted a drip and checked pressures, found them below spec and recharged the system. No obvious leakage noted but was warned to keep an eye out for dripping. 
120280 mi

C $400
Key fob no longer functioned. Replacement part obtained and installed. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

119000 mi

£400
Both headlights replaced due to broken adjusters. MOT fail 
123000 mi

£140
Rear parking sensor flooded by water in spare tyre well. 
125000 mi

£600
Replaced A/C compressor. Replaced parking aid module and speaker 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type Electrical Problems

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