2004 Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2004

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2004 Jaguar XJ repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Jaguar XJ electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

68200 mi

C $300
Wire pulled out of seat position sensor, triggering an airbag alarm. Was repaired, not replaced. 
79980 mi

C $130
Side marker lamps had cracked housing, got rusted and burnt out. Replaced, used LED bulbs to avoid overheating the lamp housings again. 
96720 mi

C $2000
Also repaired side impact airbag (connection issue, airbag light was on. 
116000 mi

US $5
Replaced HID main bulbs, adjusted height alignment 
96000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 
104000 mi

US $453
Replace faulty starter. 
76000 mi

US $3800
Horns corroded and required replacement 
74500 mi Complete failure of HVAC system. Fan motor failure led to failure of controller (computer chip). Covered under 'Select Edition' Warranty. 
102000 mi

US $125
Auto function of windshield wipers repaired (bad connection). "Flickering" of headlights also reported; this will require another trip as the service tech thought the two were related. Auto function of windshield wipers repaired (bad connection). "Flickering" of headlights also reported; this will require another trip as the service tech thought the two were related. 
117000 mi

US $410
One headlamp (HID) out, and overall light system requiring checkout. Driving lights come on and flash in bright daylight and will go out briefly (approximately 1 second) when dark - problem persists. 
137000 mi

US $220
Windshield washer did not work. Flushed system. Damaged windshield washer pump during this repair trip, replaced in second trip. Intermittent failure of adaptive cruise control, "cruise control not available" warning light. They quoted $8,500 in parts and 4 hours of labor so I opted out. I have a salvage part and will be attempting this repair myself for a parts cost of $460. All four side marker lights had burned out and replacement required special tools. During replacement 3 of the four fixtures were broken by the shop and had to be replaced during the second trip. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ 4dr Sedan

294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

52000 mi

US $20
garage door opener switch button broke and flops around in it location. unable to program other button due to broken button. bought little universal door opener 
68000 mi

US $146
replaced original 11 year old battery 
69261 mi

US $205
Trunk electric motor and its gear mechanism jammed and burned out. replaced assembly electric motor and its gear mechanism jammed and burned out. replaced assembly 
70320 mi

US $160
heater fan not working. replaced fan module heater fan not working. replaced fan module 
140000 mi

US $50
HID Bulbs flickering, replaced bulbs, D1S Type. 
155500 mi

US $8
Replaced Front Parking LED Bulbs. 
156000 mi Recovery tank sensor, intermittent low coolant error. 
177000 mi

US $5
Front wing panel Light bulb blown. Removed unit, cleaned unit and replaced bulb. 
45260 mi

A $33
Continuous alarm when reverse gear selected.Rear bumper removed and two parking sensors replaced 
63240 mi

A $3
Failed transistor in blower control module. Transistor replaced. 
68200 mi Remote key not working. Spare remote not working to unlock doors. Keys reprogrammed using headlight flashing method. Remotes now working. 
71400 mi

A $100
Boot (trunk) motorised latch failed. I replaced it from my stock of used spares. 
51100 mi

US $1062
remove and replace windscreen washer pump 
52000 mi

US $508
remove and replace boot and bonnet latches, switches and sensors 
55100 mi

US $3600
remove and replace third brake light faulty led board 
123000 mi

US $2300
A/C compressor replacement 

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2004 Jaguar XJ 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

67880 mi

¤1800
Car was starting intermittently. Satnav picture was scrolling for 5mns each time the car was started then would settle. 
68820 mi

¤6500
car would not start. It needed a new body module control. 

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2004 Jaguar XJ Electrical Problems

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