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.

Surely he should be able to get a replacement original fob?

Probably not cheap, though...

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

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]

Why don't Jag owners want the boot cleaned?

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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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

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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

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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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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!

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your kidding?

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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.

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!