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Engine Detonation Under Moderate Load (JTB00299NAS1)

Publication date: 2013-05-31
Reference number: JTB00299NAS1

ENGINE DETONATION UNDER MODERATE LOAD

ENGINE DETONATION UNDER MODERATE LOAD

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): JTB00299NAS1, Date of Issue:  31 MAY 2013
JAGUAR: 2010 Onwards XK Range (X150)-5.0L
SECTION: 303-14A
VIN: B32753 Onwards

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

XK Range (X150) - 5.0L Supercharged only 

Model Year: 2010 Onwards 

VIN: B32753 Onwards 

MARKETS

NAS

CONDITION SUMMARY

Situation:  At approximately 1,200-1,500 rpm and while under a moderate load, the engine may exhibit an audible 'detonation'.

Cause:  This may be cause by an EMS Calibration error.

Action:  In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTION  outlined below.

PARTS

No Parts Required

TOOLS

NOTE: This document is an 'Active Bulletin' that will display a functional programming shortcut if accessed within a diagnostic session using SDD.

IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; first available on DVD134.01 v.133

Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply

WARRANTY

NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.
NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION SRO TIME (HOURS) CONDITION CODE CAUSAL PART
Configure existing powertrain control module 86.99.26  0.30 42 C2P16956
NOTE: Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION

CAUTION: Ensure all ignition 'ON'/ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.
CAUTION: A Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during IDS/SDD diagnosis/module programming.
NOTE: IDS must be loaded with DVD134.01 v.133 or later.
  1. Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.
  2. Turn ignition 'ON' (engine not running).
  3. Connect the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) to the vehicle and begin a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) session.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing SDD to read the VIN and identify the vehicle.
  5. Select 'Diagnosis' from the Session Type screen.
  6. Select the 'Selected Symptoms' tab, and then select the following:
    • Powertrain - Engine system - Engine performance - Noises - Under load
  7. Select the 'Recommendations' tab.
  8. Select 'continue'.
  9. From the Recommendations tab, select 'Run'  to perform the 'Configure existing module - Powertrain front control module' option.
  10. Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.
  11. Exit the current session.
  12. Disconnect the IDS and the vehicle power supply from the vehicle.