Ian Pearson
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 01:21 PM |
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XJ6 Valet Switch
A friend of mine has a 1997 XJ6 3.2 Exec on a P plate. His lad pressed the valet switch, and as he only has the valet key and no fob, he can’t open
the boot. Do any of you have access to a detailed wiring diagram that would show the valet switch wiring, and/or a diagram of the boot lock in
situ?
Regards, Ian.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 01:36 PM |
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Surely he should be able to get a replacement original fob?
Probably not cheap, though...
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ecosse
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 02:38 PM |
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To get the boot open, take the number plate off and he will see a hole in the metal behind it, then, using thin nosed pliers push them through the
hole (might need to enlarge the hole a bit depending on the pliers used) and grab the metal rod which is on the inside of the hole and lever it
sideways, this releases the boot catch.
I think if you then disconnect the battery it will reset the valet mode, but if not you could ask on jag-lovers for the answer
hope that helps
Cheers
Alex
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 02:57 PM |
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You might be best removing that last comment and U2U Ian Pearson instead, otherwise you'll have lots of nervous Jaguar owners should the
information come to be in the wrong hands! 
[Edited on 15/12/07 by MkIndy7]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 04:36 PM |
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Why don't Jag owners want the boot cleaned?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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BenB
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 04:55 PM |
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Presumably not cleaned of their laptop / briefcase / golf clubs and other stuff people stupidly leave in their boots.
Me, I've just got some muddy walking boots and a bag of bird feed.....
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/12/07 at 08:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ecosse
To get the boot open, take the number plate off and he will see a hole in the metal behind it, then, using thin nosed pliers push them through the
hole (might need to enlarge the hole a bit depending on the pliers used) and grab the metal rod which is on the inside of the hole and lever it
sideways, this releases the boot catch.
I think if you then disconnect the battery it will reset the valet mode, but if not you could ask on jag-lovers for the answer
hope that helps
Cheers
Alex
 your kidding?
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 16/12/07 at 06:30 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ecosse
To get the boot open, take the number plate off and he will see a hole in the metal behind it, then, using thin nosed pliers push them through the
hole (might need to enlarge the hole a bit depending on the pliers used) and grab the metal rod which is on the inside of the hole and lever it
sideways, this releases the boot catch.
I think if you then disconnect the battery it will reset the valet mode, but if not you could ask on jag-lovers for the answer
hope that helps
Cheers
Alex
Thanks Alex. If there is a hole behind the number plate, it may have been put there by someone who suffered the same problem. This is mentioned by Jag
folk, but it seems a shame to go drilling holes in the bodywork when a wiring diagram would do.
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ecosse
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| posted on 16/12/07 at 04:24 PM |
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quote:
Thanks Alex. If there is a hole behind the number plate, it may have been put there by someone who suffered the same problem. This is mentioned by Jag
folk, but it seems a shame to go drilling holes in the bodywork when a wiring diagram would do.
Hole is already there, no drilling required, and I doubt the wiring diagram will be of any help as it is controled via the security computer.
quote:
You might be best removing that last comment and U2U Ian Pearson instead, otherwise you'll have lots of nervous Jaguar owners should the
information come to be in the wrong hands!
It's common knowledge and available to anyone who asks, on any of the Jag boards, and there is no way to access the interior of the car throught
the boot (at least not without a hell of a lot of work!)
Cheers
Alex
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ecosse
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| posted on 16/12/07 at 04:28 PM |
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quote:
your kidding?
Nope
Cheers
Alex
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 16/12/07 at 05:23 PM |
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No hole on this one. Hole has to be drilled to allow lock catch to be accessed.
Directions on web specifically say to drill hole.
JAG
Thanks for the input though.
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 17/12/07 at 07:22 PM |
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Alex,
I've just been talking to my buddy with the Jag. He's been on a Jag website, and you are absolutely right. There is a small hole, covered
in a small muslin type patch, and then sprayed over, making it hard to see. Humblest apologies!
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