Jaguar XK8 Door card removal V65 / XKR (X100)

[@daven6357]

Thanks Damian, had done this 4 years back but have a suspect door module so into the door again! Your video is really useful to remind where all those dreaded fixings are located - not for the faint hearted! All the best Dave

[@ODRModurol]

Dave, thanks for the feedback. I find it very annoying when I accidentally break something whilst trying to fix something else. Glad the video helped in a small way avoid this, regards Damian

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Love the part numbers. It saves a lot of research.

[@ODRModurol]

Gary, trying to follow your advice, thanks for the compliment, regards Damian

[@craigs9798]

Hi Damian, thank you for this and marking the locations of the fir tree clips. I had to remove the door cards to adjust the front windows because of gaps with the rear windows on my convertible. This ensured things worked out well. Cheers!

[@ODRModurol]

Craig, it’s good to hear that knowing where the clips are made a difference. Much appreciate your compliment and taking the time to comment, regards Damian

[@deanmortensen1160]

Hi Damian, many thanks for making this excellent video. If I had not watched your video, and had not marked the plastic bracket locations, etc., as you suggested in the video, I probably would have broken some of those brackets. After watching your video, I was able to remove the door panel without damaging it, and to perform the lock/latch replacement (with a lot of guidance from your door lock/latch video), and now my passenger side window operates perfectly! Thank you so much for producing these invaluable videos!!!! You rock!!!!!

[@ODRModurol]

Dean, no problem. Thank you for your feedback and kind words. It’s nice to hear our videos and the attention to detail is actually helping people practically. Much appreciated and very glad you fixed your car, regards Damian

[@wolframgeuting562]

Thank You ! Really cool video. So now I have a much bigger chance to remove my door card without braking to many clips and brackets .

[@ODRModurol]

Wolfram, that’s the idea, although you may still break some as the plastics can get very brittle. Hopefully people will have more success after knowing where the clips are. Thanks for taking the time to comment regards Damian

[@benleone5800]

Hi Damian! I purchased a Module on ebay. Part # LJA2120AG/xxx . 100.00 dollars to my door. The part is returnable. I did not want to rip the other door apart. This has been a real ordeal, but after 55 years of car collecting, I am getting better at it. Ill just hang in there! Thank-you for getting back! Ill let you know what is next. Fingers Crossed! I am using your words. Stay well buddy!

[@ODRModurol]

Ben, fingers all crossed when working on my car, regards Damian

[@bernardpullon4632]

Thanks Damian, got a rattly driver's door speaker, once again your authoritative videos are a must.

[@ODRModurol]

Bernard, glad you are finding them useful. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

[@bernardpullon4632]

@@ODRModurol I was defeated by the plastic cap in the door handle, my fine screwdrivers were not enough to flip it out, just can't get the angle I need on it, even with bending one especially. That little cap will not come out and I started to just make a mess of it. At least I know the card has never been removed before. Frustrating when you know exactly what tool you need but you can't find it and you're in lockdown. Rattly speaker, you're safe for now.

[@ODRModurol]

Bernard, they are particularly hard to get out the first time but not impossible. Hopefully it isn’t superglued in. Persevere and you will be OK. Just watch out for it flying off when you eventually get it off. Assume you are still in lockdown over there as plenty of time to fiddle. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

[@kmv178k]

Thanks Damian. Really helped me remove both cards. One of my Firtree holders was totally missing, I was able to drill and tap the back section M6. Then screwed in a number plate screw minus the head - worked a treat.

[@ODRModurol]

Paul, thanks for the feedback, compliment and tips. Great to get alternative ideas to fix these now brittle fixing. Good stuff. 👍Regard Damian

[@benleone5800]

Hi Damian-I received the switch today. I will be showing this video to my mechanic! Thank-you so much for the comprehensive instructions!!! Sad that I have to remove the panel at all. But at 26 yrs old, what can we expect! Ill make sure I have the Super glue! Stay well! Ben 😀

[@ODRModurol]

Ben, good news, moving forwards. Finger crossed you don't have too many clipping points break on the door card, regards Damian

[@bobhodgson]

Thank you Damian ,excellent vidio. I will be doing this job soon.

[@ODRModurol]

Bob, thanks for the compliment. Good luck with the card removal. What are planning on doing? Regards Damian

[@hewyn1]

Smashing video! Very helpful, much obliged!

[@ODRModurol]

Nick, glad you found it useful. Much appreciate you taking the time to comment regards Damian

[@1960livvy]

Thanks - A very useful video / point of reference that helped me remove the door card today :-)

[@ODRModurol]

Steve, thanks for taking time to comment. Glad it help, much appreciated, regards Damian

[@darenwatkins-smith3377]

Great video, thanks

[@ODRModurol]

Daren, thanks glad you found it useful, regards Damian

[@benleone5800]

Hello Damian! Hope you are well. Here is an update. I had my mechanic install the used switch. It did the EXACT thing the original switch did. I am completely out of steam on this dilemma. I left the door panel off. We are now thinking it is the door module. I can get a used one for about 100.00 on ebay. Really don't know what to do. Decided to run it by you. Thanks for reading! PS. Another 300.00 in labor and still, no go!

[@ODRModurol]

Ben, Do not know what to say. You really aren't having any luck with your door. To be honest I am all out of ideas without seeing the car myself. At this point it would be good to swop out with a know working module ideally from a fellow owner rather than buying one. Otherwise, you may keep spending more and more money. Sorry I know that might not be possible for you, regards Damian

[@dreamhunter1950]

thank You Damian. Great Video, cool tips :-))

[@ODRModurol]

Roland, thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated, regards Damian

[@lazaro.hazlotumismo.micoch5429]

Excellent video! Just I need it, that weekend I will made that work. Thanks

[@ODRModurol]

Lazaro, much appreciate your comment. Hope the video helps you, regard Damian

[@peterlenk7541]

Well done, man!

[@ODRModurol]

Peter, thanks for the compliment. We are currently running a daily quiz please take a look, regards Damian

[@christensenmotorsport]

Hi, really great video, so precis and good explaining. Do you have a video of the handbrake cover?

[@ODRModurol]

Erik, thank you for your compliment. We don’t currently have a handbrake cover video but will add it to the list of stuff we will do. Thanks for your input, regards Damian

[@bluemarge78]

Hi Damian enjoyed your latest video, I mentioned a while ago to you my drivers side puddle light not working, just checked your door card removal video and opened it up enough to see the puddle light is not connected to anything and no wire and plug dangling so at least I know why it's not working not sure why there is no power source though, thanks for the door card video

[@ODRModurol]

Richard, glad you found it useful. Going to be doing my driver side door handle seal at some point. I will video where the wires originate from it try to help you retrofit. Thanks for the feedback much appreciated, regards Damian

[@bluemarge78]

@@ODRModurol Good man yourself Damian, poking about at thing's would never have dreamed of thanks to you, and the other talented generous enthusiasts

[@ODRModurol]

Richard, glad the info is helpful and you are working on your car yourself. Much appreciated, regards Damian

[@thomashallberg5754]

Thanks I’ll will start soon with this THANKS 🙏

[@ODRModurol]

Thomas, no problem hope you find the information useful. Good luck with your repairs. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

[@Universesify]

Da legend!

[@ODRModurol]

Universesify, thank you for your compliment and comment regards Damian

[@casanuevaarquitectos4688]

Tengo un problema con el mando a distancia para abrir el coche, ¿podria sustituirse por otro distinto?¿done se encuentra el sensor? Muchas gracias y enhorabuena por sus videos son de mucha utilidad

[@ODRModurol]

El mando a distancia puede ser sustituido y/o reprogramado a su coche. No necesita herramientas especiales, solo el mismo número de pieza de control remoto. Pero puede probar baterías nuevas y limpiar los contactos internos de los botones. Espero que ayude y gracias por la pregunta, saludos Damián

[@ODRModurol]

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[@ODRModurol]

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[@andrewhawkins7069]

Hi Damian, thanks for the informative video, in my XK8 the door card is actually loose at the top so I think a previous owner may have had the car off and broken some of the clips, any advice before I try and remove the card and do you know if the yellow brackets at the top can be replaced if already damaged?

[@ODRModurol]

Andrew, thank you. You can find new yellow bracket for sale. I did briefly cover this in a video, see link below.kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5mTqoJ3bqeXr7c . Hope that helps, regards Damian

[@ODRModurol]

Andrew, found a link to replacement items on eBay, regards Damian www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295947831897?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_WbZNzTMQH-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=sgHoZWOXTEe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@v336518]

Hi there. Are you able to advise if it is possible to replace the central arm rest panel in the door card when it’s removed or it’s sealed and never coming off. I ask as mine could certainly do with some form of retrim and it’s either fix the old if at all possible or purchase some off ebay or somewhere? Thanks

[@ODRModurol]

Phil, yes the arm rest is a separate part and can be removed by unscrewing the four screws (with large gold washers). This has to be sone from this inside after the door card is removed. You can see some of the fixings in the video. Good luck with the retraining. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

[@ODRModurol]

Phil, actually removed one and made a short video planning to post it on Friday, regards Damian

[@v336518]

@@ODRModurol Thanks for the replies Damian. Looking forward to the new video so I can see what I have to do.

[@ODRModurol]

Phil, no problem, 1pm Friday, thanks for the idea, much appreciated Damian

[@bartengels7939]

Hello Damian, thank you for the excellent video! Concerning the glass rails: wich product you used to lubricate? Kind regards Bart Engels

[@ODRModurol]

Bart, I don’t think the rails need lubrication because run on plastic liners. However, I have applied a same amount of grease on mine to assist. However, don’t know if this was a good idea of not yet. Thanks for the compliment and comment, regards Damian

[@bartengels7939]

@@ODRModurol Hello Damian, thank you for the fast reaction! I'll think to lubricate the system with WD40. Kind regards, Bart

[@ODRModurol]

Bart, no problem, thank you for the comment regards Damian

[@Kellier1916]

What if the door is locked closed and won't open? 🙄

[@ODRModurol]

Kellier1916, assume you can access the inside? Pull the interior door handle? Central locking not working? Not sure of the situation you are in, regards Damian

[@Kellier1916]

@@ODRModurol yes I can access drivers side, unlock drivers door with fob ... Hear the actuator going and cycling the handle on the drivers side about 5 times ,... think the car is trying to unlock passenger side too but no movement on the deadlock ( inside passenger door handle stays depressed still) when I listen to the passenger door there is only a small click and no motor/actuator function. I think one of the micro switches has been displaced or has failed as the same problem is described a little on the jaguar forums. Pulling the handle inside or out has no effect (deadlocked) so my plan is to remove the door card as much as possible with the door still closed and then try to get the door open so I can access the mechanism. Any idea what I would need to target to manually open the door with the door card half off... I assume I'd be aiming for the latch somehow. I will watch your door microswitch video again too(answer probably there). Thanks for the time put into these videos I'm sure many xk8 owners will find them invaluable.

[@Kellier1916]

Update... Tried to unlock in the cold and boom heard he passenger actuator activate sweetly and the door unlocked. A relief as I would of had to half destroy the door card to get access. One other thing I did notice was that the window wouldn't go down when the door was deadlocked. Now all is fine but I'm not going to lock her back up so I can be sure to have a look at the micro switches first. I hadn't driven the car for a few days so possible that the bat was slightly low.... Any ideas what's going on? I've seen a few of these on the forum and it always seems to be either the battery or a micro switch.

[@ODRModurol]

@@Kellier1916 Glad you got it sorted because as you say it’s quite difficult to deal with. Definitely worth taking a look at the battery condition and the micro switches. But doubt it is the battery unless you had other symptoms. The one micro switch operates the window. But thought the internal door handle would have opened it either way. Definitely need further investigation. Regards Damian

[@Kellier1916]

@@ODRModurol I've pulled fuse two in the passenger fuse box to disable the actuators from functioning until I can have a look at the switches, thanks

[@lesleydavis3283]

Strange to call it a door 'card'. Surely it's a door panel?

[@ODRModurol]

Lesley, Its a bit of a technical, industry and historical explanation. I believe the original flat door interior linings were just fabric or plastic covered boards. Possibly made from compressed card hence the name 'door card'. Now the lining are a bit more complex but essentially still fabric cover compressed card. The door panel is normally referred to as the metal inner and outer skin components. It's not the normal definitions but what has commonly used in the automotive industry. Interesting you brought that up as I forgot that this might make sense to everyone. Thank you very much for your input. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask, regard Damian

[@blancharddl]

Where can we get the fur trees i need some after changing our the door caps for wood veneers.

[@ODRModurol]

Dave, they are available through SNG Barratt www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK/parts/eb863613-9b47-4751-a82a-7d669cf166e2?fromList=XK8%20%2F%20XKR(11)%20%3E%20XK8%20%2F%20XKR%20-%20To%201999(48)%20%3E%20DOOR%20CASING%20AND%20ARMREST%20Assembly(9930)&fromCategory=Node%20Push%20in%20fir%20tree%20clip(Node%20Id%201022965). Although probably cheaper getting some from Jaguar breakers yards. Hope that helps regards Damian

[@mfairhe1]

Or a Jaguar dealer. They still sell them

[@ODRModurol]

Mark, good point, thanks for the comment regards Damian