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Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Before commencing fault diagnostics, make sure that the vehicles' normal locking/entry features (for example, internally locked mode, externally locked mode, single versus double locking modes, single point entry versus global entry modes) are not the cause of the locking/latch issues reported by the customer). See DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION  for further details of locking/entry options and functionality.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION
 
NOTE: Passive entry vehicles only

Front or rear door(s) will not unlock by passive entry (capacitive sensor) immediately following the vehicle being subject to rain or a carwash - Unlock by key fob request functions normally
  • Exterior door handle fault (internal sensor)
  • Poor connection (wiring harness)
  • Vehicle wiring harness fault
  • Remote Function Actuator (RFA) fault
  • Sensor temporarily ignoring unlock request (rain algorithm)
  • Customer using thick gloves
 
NOTE: Passive entry vehicles only

Front or rear door(s) will not lock and/or unlock by passive entry (capacitive sensor) - Lock/unlock by key fob request functions normally
  • Exterior door handle fault (internal sensor)
  • Poor connection (wiring harness)
  • Vehicle wiring harness fault
  • RFA  fault
  • Customer using thick gloves
Front or rear door will not open when using the exterior door handle - Interior door handle functions normally
  • Exterior door handle damaged
  • Exterior door handle release cable disconnected from the exterior door handle
  • Exterior door handle release cable disconnected from the door latch
  • Exterior door handle release cable twisted
  • Door latch internal failure
  • Damaged electrical harness
  • Door module software requires updating to latest level
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment (Pathfinder), select Guided Diagnostics  - then select the following options: Exterior Electrical Feature > Security > Locking  and follow the prescribed diagnostic steps
Front or rear door will not open when using the interior door handle - Exterior door handle functions normally
  • Child locks engaged - Rear doors only
  • Interior door handle release cable disconnected from the interior door handle
  • Interior door handle release cable disconnected from the door latch
  • Interior door handle release cable retaining clip and/or housing damaged
  • Door latch internal failure
  • Damaged electrical harness
  • Interior door handle damaged
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment (Pathfinder), select Guided Diagnostics  - then select the following options: Exterior Electrical Feature > Security > Locking  and follow the prescribed diagnostic steps
Message center indicates that a door is open when it is physically closed
  • Door latch internal failure - Door ajar switch
  • Door striker adjustment incorrect
Door will not unlock - One door only
  • Damaged electrical harness
  • Door Module failure
  • Door Module software requires updating
  • Exterior handle release cable preload/twisted
  • Door latch internal failure
Door will not lock - One door only
  • Damaged electrical harness
  • Door Module failure
  • Door Module software requires updating
  • Door latch internal failure
Door will not lock/unlock mechanically using the emergency key barrel
  • Exterior door handle damaged
  • Emergency key barrel cable disconnected from the emergency key barrel
  • Emergency key barrel cable disconnected from the door latch
  • Door latch internal failure
  • Emergency key barrel internal failure
Door does not soft close (will close manually).
  • Soft closing motor internal failure
  • Soft closing motor circuit short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit
  • Soft closing motor cable disconnected from the door latch
  • Door striker maladjusted
  • Door latch internal failure
  • Harness failure
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment (Pathfinder), select Guided Diagnostics  - then select the following options: Exterior Electrical Feature > Security > Locking  and follow the prescribed diagnostic steps
Door will not close fully (Vehicles with soft close only) 
  • Door latch spring installed incorrectly
  • Door latch internal failure
  • Soft close inoperative
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment (Pathfinder), select Guided Diagnostics  - then select the following options: Exterior Electrical Feature > Security > Locking  and follow the prescribed diagnostic steps
Doors will not lock/unlock and the door mirror(s) are not folding - All doors
  • Central door locking system fault
  • Door ajar warning message on IP (refer to PINPOINT TEST C )
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the body control module for related DTC  s and refer to the relevant DTC  index
Fuel flap will not lock or unlock
  • Fuel flap release motor detached from mounting bracket
  • Fuel flap release motor circuit short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance
  • Fuel flap release motor internal failure
  • Check the integrity of the fuel flap release motor installation
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the fuel flap release motor circuit for short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance
  • Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the body control module for related DTC  s and refer to the relevant DTC  index
"Hood Open" warning displayed on the instrument cluster
  • Mis-alignment of hood latches
  • Harness connection to switch
  • Partial latching due to cable not returning fully to rest
  • Failure of hood microswitch (variant with blue switch plunger only)
  • Intermittent alarm periods or inability to lock the vehicle
  • Complete inspection of alignment for hood latches and adjust as necessary
  • Inspect harness connections
  • Inspect cable movement during latching (by manually closing latches with hood open)
  • If the hood latch is installed with a blue switch plunger only and is showing intermittent failures then replace switched latch
  • GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
Hood will not unlatch when the lever is pulled (including single sided issue)
  • Mis-alignment of hood latches
  • Release cable detachment from handle or latch
  • Complete inspection of alignment of hood latches and adjust as necessary
  • Inspect cable fixing points to make sure cable is fully installed
  • GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
Hood will not latch (including single sided issue)
  • Mis-alignment of hood latches
  • Bump stop adjustment incorrect
  • Physical obstruction preventing closure
  • Cable friction holding pawl in place
  • Complete inspection of alignment of hood latches and adjust as necessary
  • Inspect that the bumpstops and other obstructions are not impeding the closure
  • Inspect cable movement during latching (by manually closing latches with the hood open)
  • GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
Hood release lever does not return
  • Physical obstruction of lever
  • Cable friction not allowing lever travel
  • Cable detachment
  • Inspect that obstructions are not present for the hood latch lever that would impede closure
  • Complete inspection of alignment of hood latches and adjust as necessary
  • Inspect the cable fixing points to make sure the cable is fully installed
Hood release lever does not pull
  • Cable detachment from the latch or release lever mechanism
  • Movement jammed/obstructed/blocked
  • Inspect the cable fixing points to make sure the cable is fully installed
  • Inspect that obstructions are not present from the hood latch lever that would impede closing