Inspection And Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical - Generator
- Drive belt
- Drive belt tensioner
- Generator pulley
- Check the security of the generator fixings
- Generator
- Battery
- Battery connections
- Starter motor
- Harnesses and connectors
- Fuses
- Charge warning lamp function
- Engine Control Module (ECM)
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the cause is not visually evident check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.