[Martin with the jag]

Hi alex7127,
I really appreciate your feedback.
I have removed the wheel under tray, and in the connecting plug to the pump I noticed it wet inside where the 2 pins are. Also around the washer bottle was damp also.
One time the interior light flickered on and went off ?. I believe this along with the washer/power pumps not working are tell tail signs of water ingress.
I think I should invest in SDD software. (Your so right) I'm not to worried about the using the software, it's the instalation of it onto a computer. That's the worry.
Any ideas ? Would SDD actually tell me if water ingress is a fault. I.E. communication fault.
Thanks.
P.S. I have that wire plan already.

 

[Martin with the jag]

No it won't tell you about water. But it would have stored both permanent and intermittent faults that could indicate something is not quite right with the module itself. I've used fan heaters on a low setting and hairdryers to dry out damp electrics before. Are any connectors corroded?

I'm not sure if the connectors are corroded, I haven't pulled any out. Not sure how to safely pull the connectors, such as, battery disconnected, leaving the key near ? Things like that.

 

[Martin with the jag]

Problem job: water ingress in Jaguar XF central junction box

Autologic have released a case study focused on the Jaguar XF 2013-2015 after a customer reported a concern of multiple warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. It was found there was water ingress into the

garagewire.co.uk

Interesting reading. Thanks

 

[Martin with the jag]

OK, thanks for that, I'm away for a week from Monday so I will be checking things when I get back. At the moment i'm driving the car with no washers so its not really a problem. If you don't mind, may I report back if I find anything. Thanks again.

 

[Martin with the jag]

alex7127 if you could send me the sellers link that would be great.
Was the software pre-instelled on the laptop when I came?
I don't fancy having to install the software on the laptop myself.

 

[Martin with the jag]

Is that a genuine Mongoose cable. .
Nothing printed on it ?
I've actually seen this set up and it's now in my watching.
I thought Mongoose had the brand name printed on it ?.
It's a brilliant price.

 

[Martin with the jag]

This Is the cable I received. Genuine Mongoose...well who knows huh. But works as it should 👍

Oh right, yes that looks like a Mongoose alright.
The one on the listing now just says "JLR" so I guess you don't get a Mongoose lead anymore, I will message them to see if they would supply a Mongoose lead. Thanks again for the info.

 

[Martin with the jag]

package arrived...guess what i'm going to be doing tonight

as a bonus it came on, touch and pivot screen laptop

Wow, nice, I don't want to get one until I know how much a125 amp charger is going to cost me.
I'm on a pension so have to check things out before I shell out.
Was yours from the same seller ?

 

[Martin with the jag]

You need a power supply unit, not a charger. One providing 40amps will be plenty. A PSU supplying in the high 13volts, say 13.8volts would be sufficient. A charger unfortunately provides a dirty charge, ie could cause voltage spiking. Whereas a PSU provides a much cleaner power supply.

If you are just changing vehicle settings for example in the CCF then as long as your battery is fully charged then you do not even need a PSU. Both myself and AshM-T have done lots of CCF changes just using the battery.

A PSU is probably needed if for example you had to flash a module for a few hours.

alex7127.....Would this PSU be OK to use ?

 

[Martin with the jag]

Basically yes. These are typically what are referred to as Computer Server PSU's.

You need one that has the ability to adjust the voltage up and down via an adjuster screw, as you need approximately 13.8v. One of 40amp current would be sufficient.

Then all you have to do is solder on some high current cables to it.....many people sacrifice a pair of jumper cables.

Thanks for that info, so do you have any idea how I can add an adjuster to it.
Thanks

 

[Martin with the jag]

Like this...has an adjuster screw at the end.....

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Oh, I understand now. Thanks for that. I didn't realise some could adjust up/down.