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2000 Jaguar S-Type Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Body, Shakes.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 23, 2010

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Transmission problem
2000 Jaguar S-Type V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 590000 miles

When at idle the car shakes/stutters and idle drops slightly. While in motion, the car stutters when shifting gears between 40- 50 MPH. This car is an automatic.
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Answer

Replied on March 24, 2010

Check for blocked or leaking vacuum hoses !

5-SPEED TRANSMISSION - ERRATIC OR HARSH SHIFTS - VALVE BODY KIT AVAILABLE - REPAIR PROCEDURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): S307-19, Date of Issue: June 2005
JAGUAR:2000-02 MY S-TYPE
VIN:L00001-M44997
SECTION:Transmission System

Related Ref Number(s): S307-19
ARTICLE BEGINNING
Issue
Some 2000-02 MY S-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range may exhibit erratic or harsh transmission shifts. This can be caused by valve body or control solenoid failure.

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