xk8 convertible one rear

[v12bitch]

window wont move,cant hear it trying when roof operates. does the mechanism come with the motor ? and where would be best to get a good used one. thanks all. don't want to get a new one from jaguar. lol

[jodypress]

Sounds like the rear window regulator has gone. I recently did this job myself. Bought the part from Jaguar direct (cost approx £260 inc vat ish I think)


My broken one (I removed the actual glass to reuse):


A new one (comes without the glass from Jaguar):


If you take it to Jaguar or an indie, it requires removing the roof to do the job. ££££££

I found some very comprehensive instructions from a Jag forum and there is a way to do it without removing roof.

Where are you based? I'm in London and could explain the pitfalls to you. It's mainly a one man job until you need to actually take out the regulator and then when you need to replace it.

[v12bitch]

jodypress said:

Sounds like the rear window regulator has gone. I recently did this job myself. Bought the part from Jaguar direct (cost approx £260 inc vat ish I think)


My broken one (I removed the actual glass to reuse):


A new one (comes without the glass from Jaguar):


If you take it to Jaguar or an indie, it requires removing the roof to do the job. ££££££

I found some very comprehensive instructions from a Jag forum and there is a way to do it without removing roof.

Where are you based? I'm in London and could explain the pitfalls to you. It's mainly a one man job until you need to actually take out the regulator and then when you need to replace it.

thanks for the reply we are in west sussex

[jodypress]

v12bh said:

thanks for the reply we are in west sussex

How handy are you with a spanner? Do you want me to send you the pdf of the removal/refitting instructions?

I spoke to my mechanic (John from North London Jaguars) who a top chap and he recommended not going down the route of using a second hand regulator as they do have a tendency to break.

If you're not up for doing the job yourself I could have a look on the Jag forums for a recommended specialist in West Sussex region.

[v12bitch]

jodypress said:

How handy are you with a spanner? Do you want me to send you the pdf of the removal/refitting instructions?

I spoke to my mechanic (John from North London Jaguars) who a top chap and he recommended not going down the route of using a second hand regulator as they do have a tendency to break.

If you're not up for doing the job yourself I could have a look on the Jag forums for a recommended specialist in West Sussex region.

I googled some instruction although can do some jobs this one is a bit of a patience job I have yet to check the fuse but a local repairer would be good thanks for you help and interest