ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 24, 2019 Got a Jag X type 2008 estate. The tailgate glass randomly opens. At first it wasn't that bad now it can happen randomly 3 times in a minute... Apparently its the little micro switch which Jaguar charge £98 for.... Anyone know a cheaper fix? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted January 24, 2019 Disconnect it. Does anyone ever use this facility or do many people know about it? More seriously try eurojag: 01325 722777 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted January 24, 2019 It’s £98 - the very most you can save is £98 - I wouldn’t hesitate if that’s the fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 25, 2019 4 hours ago, NOACROSS said: Disconnect it. Does anyone ever use this facility or do many people know about it? More seriously try eurojag: 01325 722777 Indies.... Went to one he said 1.5hr labour plus parts = £215 An hour and a half? How can i disconnect it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted January 25, 2019 6 hours ago, ExCouncilJobsworth said: Indies.... Went to one he said 1.5hr labour plus parts = £215 An hour and a half? How can i disconnect it? Eurojag would/should be able to supply a used part. They're very approachable. I could be wrong, but I would have thought that when the window is open, you can remove a piece of trim and see the wire and disconnect without much effort. I would get my local friendly sparky to do it though and I doubt he'd charge me. As above otherwise if you want it working. Most people are unaware the glass opens as I say, so up to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted January 25, 2019 If you really wanted to go to town, you could always buy an aftermarket momentary switch and retrofit it. something along these lines, maybe a little more discreet, ive seen it done on the mk2 Focus before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony911 79 Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, tradex said: FFS, just fix it, it ain't the end of the world, just do the job properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Stalker i did think that. But since maplins has closed down we're all done over now. I also been told some owners got a similar switch from maplins for 1.50 which jaguar sell for 98... Edited January 25, 2019 by ExCouncilJobsworth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, ExCouncilJobsworth said: Stalker i did think that. But since maplins has closed down we're all done over now. I also been told some owners got a similar switch from maplins for 1.50 which jaguar sell for 98... if you specialise and problems like this come up often then its prudent to order off ebay or aliexpress and wait for the slow boat to arrive maplins went bust because they overcharged i used to live in their shop when they first opened it was better than a sweet shop ,now i have to buy my junk on the internet again (gadgets) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted January 25, 2019 11 year old X-Type? Your £98 will probably be better spent on welding rotten sills. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted January 25, 2019 Get an account or buy on line with RS Components, I never have a problem getting micro switches for 2 to 5 % of what most Main Stealers want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 25, 2019 Just ripped it out. Its a little shitty ribbon. 98 for that. Dogs bollox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
