Hi Lukas, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I'm glad the video helped. I've just released a video on the rear camera which could be of interest. Thanks again.
Thanks for this really helpful video, with your help I have now fixed the problem on my 2013 XF, but it didn't involve changing the lock mechanism in my case. The problem I had was due to the cable from the inner lock handle coming detached from the lock mechanism so I had to do most of the work described in the video to get at it. It turned out to be detached, as suspected, but the problem seems to have occurred due to the small casting on the end of the cable being damaged such that it could slip out of the metal latch mechanism without having to be turned to the release notch, as shown in the video. Luckily I found a way of overcoming this problem without buying a new cable or lock mechanism (not sure if the cable is available as a separate part anyway!). The normal way of connecting the cable is onto the top of the metal latch but I could see that in this case it would soon fall out again so I decided to offer it up from the underside of the metal latch which neatly holds it in place in the latch as its rubs against the plastic body of the mechanism. You do need to carefully bend the metal latch to get it to fit but it springs back in place afterwards so isn't a problem. By locating the cable in this way it ends up turning through 180 degrees so the gland at the other end of the cable still fits into the door lock pull. I hope this helps others with the same problem!
My drivers door has also just failed 2012 xf. It won’t lock, all other doors will lock apart from drivers side. And alarm sets off if I try open that door. Do you think it’s the actuator?. Drivers side won’t lock from inside either.. all other doors will lock inside
Crystal clear by name, and Crystal name by nature. None of the mysterious fuzzy interruptions that other videos have, so this chap actually did the job within half an hour. Very good.
Thanks so much for this completely accurate, step by step video. I was quoted £500 by an auto electrician so I got an actuator from amazon for £40. The job took me 3 1/2 hours. If you like making kits, this repair is very easy.
Thank you for this video, very useful to know where all the fixings were. I've just done my door lock, it was starting to do random lockings and unlockings responding to the remote when it felt like it. A worthy mention is to remove all the soggy sponge that has rotted off the window regulator cables and dropped to the bottom of the door. It festers there creating an ideal environment for rust!
Mate saved me £250. A good guide boxed it in 2 hours and it only took me that long because i had to look for a small enough nut and bolt to replace the rivet. 😂 Cheers and keep up the content!
Done my car lock today although it’s keyless entry watching your video helped me right out.All working now thanks for the video saved me lots of money. 👍
Your are brilliant. Just had to do my door. Followed you step by step and was impressed as it worked. Fortunately it was only a loose cable to the door handle. But hd to remove everything to get to it. THANK YOU.
No! I watched your video yesterday having already repaired my lock back in the spring. I doubt that I could match your pace but reckon realistically I'd give it say half a day @@crystalclearmechanics
To save taking the glass out you can tape it up or use some suckers which I have. There is a special tool to release the glass, but fingers work as well. There's a little bit more to the job with keyless entry vehicles and make sure you have the correct lock. I've done it on a Jag and it is similar on Land Rovers...not a job I look forward to.
Hi Adam, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I will do a quick video on the actuator soon. If the door only opens or locks then 1 of the small electric motors in the actuator has stopped working and needs replacing, as far as i know aftermarket motors are available and are easy to fit if someone wants to do it that way.
Awesome video, helped me and my boy fix our lock. Thank you. By any chance do you have the rear near side window and mech replacement video? That's my next task.
Hi Dave, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I'm pleased the video helped you and your boy to fix the lock. I don't have a video of the rear door but will put it on my list. Thanks again for watching.
is it necessary to reprogram anything before the fix works properly? My new lock locks, but then sets the alarm off again when I open the door. Many thanks - your guide allowed me to dismantle and reassemble within two hours.
Hi Graham, you should not have to reprogram anything after fitting the new actuator. Did the alarm activate before replacing the actuator or is it since.
Hi. Thanks for sharing your video. I think ill try and do this now rather than take to the garage. Do you need to disconnect the battery at all beforehand and is the job any different for a front left door which has the emergency key access? Many thanks.
Hi Lee, thank you for watching and for your feedback. The key lock will be removed as you remove the exterior door handle, the same process as the drivers door. I don't disconnect the battery as all the electrical connections are insulated and I don't switch the ignition on when they are disconnected. I advise you to keep seperate and mark which screws go where when you remove them, makes life a lot easier when assembling. Take your time as well, don't rush it or force anything, just follow the video, there is no time limit. Thanks again for watching and any problems let me know.
Top video, save a lot of money for many Jaguar owners, my question. my left front keyless door can be locked with the remote key but not unlocked with the remote key, so I have to open it from the inside. If I come within two meters from the outside, the door opens with the remote key; the same happens if I hold the key close to the door. The keyless button is not damaged; when I press it, there is no pipping, which happens with all other doors. Keyless door handle defective?
If you have the opportunity, would you be able to show how to clean the collectors or how to dismantle the dpf filter and catalyst to wash them with a chemical agent to clean the carbon. I want to do this on my jaguar 2.2 because I doubt that is where the reason for the high fuel consumption lies. Also, if you have the possibility to replace the engine mounts or the gearbox, that would be very useful to me. Thank you for the great videos so far :)
Hi Simeon, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I have made a note of your request and will make a video on those issues if and when a customer needs those repairs / replacements. Thanks again for watching.
Great video thanks!! One problem I’ve got!! Seems someone has done this job before on my car and they’ve rounded off the head on the Torx which holds on the small bit on the cover you need to loosen to release the handle😭😭 can’t get to it at all to get it out. Any ideas?
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I have not had to deal with that issue so have not tried an alternative way to remove it. I will check next time I have to remove one. Without having it in front of me my advise would be to buy a bolt extractor tool / set ( Screwfix sell them for about £5 ) carefully with as much light as possible drill a hole into the top of the torx bolt, insert the extractor tool and remove the bolt, replacing the bolt afterwards.
Hi Graham, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I will add a video for the keyless entry when one comes in and the customer is ok with me doing it.
Did this job on my friends XF yesterday !! Took 2 hours and i had to drill, yes drill that hole a bit bigger to get my torx bit screwdriver to reach that handle screw ! Ehhh and when all done.... the lock still didnt work ???? So any ideas ?? Some say to disconnect battery ?? Re boot !!
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Could you tell me the symtoms of the problem? Does the central locking work on any of the doors by remote fob or interior switch or both or does your central locking show no signs of working on either?
Fob locks everything else but the driver door, the lock/ unlock buttons on dash lock unlock correctly, if u sit in the car and lock it u cannot open door, but someone outside pulls handle then it opens !! So its the outside hande thats the prob, but its mechanical and attached to new actuator, so why is it opening ?? Thanx for ur help ??
Hi, the inside door handle should override the locking mechanism and open the door irrespective of the outside handle or actuator. Are you sure the door handle cable behind the door panel is connected at both ends? @@arnietwo11
Yesterday got car back and took panel off and checked inside at actuator. Then reassembled, plugging all connections together again, then disconnected the small battery and left it for 1 min before reconnecting. No differance ?? Tried to reset service light and went for spin around block and when i locked it,...... ehh all working 😊 So not sure how i did it ??
I've a passenger side lock that looks OK with fob but won't open. If you pull the button / paddle from the inside it opens OK and all the other locks click too. Is the actuator at fault or is it just the cable? Is the locking button paddle controlled by the same cable as interior door handle?
my jag xf, got the seatbelt buckle stuck/wedged in the door jam, managed to get it free but my door hand has now become lose and, ive taken the door handle off and seems not cracked or broken, is there something inside mechanism/lock to check? i guess over stretched / bent or cracked.
hi, if You change actuator, You must programming smoething for lock door from pilot or not? Only change this and everything is ok? I cant lock/open driver door from pilot
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. If you replace the actuator because it has stopped working then you do not need to program the remote. If your door lock does not unlock and lock when you use the interior lock / unlock button inside the car then your actuator needs replacing.
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Jaguar charge about £130 for the part but I obtained the part from E-bay, bahuha was the name of the seller. £25.95 free postage, took about a week for delivery but so far the part is working as it should without any problems.
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. No is the answer, the window runner nearest the door lock needs to be moved to enable easy removal of the door lock mechanism.
Awesome video, helped me and my boy fix our lock. Thank you. By any chance do you have the rear near side window and mech replacement video? That's my next task.
I just changed the lock on my car according to this guide. Everything works. I haven't seen a better guide. well thank you
Hi Lukas, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I'm glad the video helped. I've just released a video on the rear camera which could be of interest. Thanks again.
Thanks for this really helpful video, with your help I have now fixed the problem on my 2013 XF, but it didn't involve changing the lock mechanism in my case. The problem I had was due to the cable from the inner lock handle coming detached from the lock mechanism so I had to do most of the work described in the video to get at it. It turned out to be detached, as suspected, but the problem seems to have occurred due to the small casting on the end of the cable being damaged such that it could slip out of the metal latch mechanism without having to be turned to the release notch, as shown in the video. Luckily I found a way of overcoming this problem without buying a new cable or lock mechanism (not sure if the cable is available as a separate part anyway!). The normal way of connecting the cable is onto the top of the metal latch but I could see that in this case it would soon fall out again so I decided to offer it up from the underside of the metal latch which neatly holds it in place in the latch as its rubs against the plastic body of the mechanism. You do need to carefully bend the metal latch to get it to fit but it springs back in place afterwards so isn't a problem. By locating the cable in this way it ends up turning through 180 degrees so the gland at the other end of the cable still fits into the door lock pull. I hope this helps others with the same problem!
Hi Graham, yes it could thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, my drivers door lock has just failed on my 2012 XF. Was worried about attempting it but that's given me all the detail I need.
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Glad the video helped.
My drivers door has also just failed 2012 xf. It won’t lock, all other doors will lock apart from drivers side. And alarm sets off if I try open that door. Do you think it’s the actuator?. Drivers side won’t lock from inside either.. all other doors will lock inside
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Yes it does appear to be the actuator but can't say 100%. @@SuperKris1981
Yes that is 100% the actuator @@SuperKris1981
Crystal clear by name, and Crystal name by nature. None of the mysterious fuzzy interruptions that other videos have, so this chap actually did the job within half an hour. Very good.
Hi Graham, Thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Thanks so much for this completely accurate, step by step video. I was quoted £500 by an auto electrician so I got an actuator from amazon for £40. The job took me 3 1/2 hours.
If you like making kits, this repair is very easy.
Hi, thank you for watching and for your nice feedback. I'm glad it helped.
Great stuff, well presented, good camera work, educational what more could you ask for. Thank you.
Regards Gavin
Hi Gavin,thank you very much for watching and for your feedback.
Thank you for this video, very useful to know where all the fixings were. I've just done my door lock, it was starting to do random lockings and unlockings responding to the remote when it felt like it. A worthy mention is to remove all the soggy sponge that has rotted off the window regulator cables and dropped to the bottom of the door. It festers there creating an ideal environment for rust!
Hi George, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I have not come across the soggy sponge yet but I will keep it in mind as it's good advise.
Thanks, with this guidance it took less time than I would originally spend 👍🏼
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Mate saved me £250. A good guide boxed it in 2 hours and it only took me that long because i had to look for a small enough nut and bolt to replace the rivet. 😂
Cheers and keep up the content!
Hi James, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Good to hear it went quick and easy and money was saved.
Done my car lock today although it’s keyless entry watching your video helped me right out.All working now thanks for the video saved me lots of money. 👍
Your are brilliant. Just had to do my door. Followed you step by step and was impressed as it worked. Fortunately it was only a loose cable to the door handle. But hd to remove everything to get to it. THANK YOU.
Hi Barry, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Nice job, Nick. This took me two days!
Hi Malcolm, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Was that before watching my video?
No! I watched your video yesterday having already repaired my lock back in the spring. I doubt that I could match your pace but reckon realistically I'd give it say half a day @@crystalclearmechanics
I'll video a rear door actuator replacement when one comes in.@@malcolmgray4588
Thank you for this video, I followed it step by step and everything went great. Thank you.
Leif
Hi Leif, thank you for watching and thank you very much for your nice feedback. I'm glad the video helped.
Brilliant video , very easy to follow and understand
Hi Martyn, Thank you for watching and for your much appreciated feedback.
Excellent video. Saves a lot of hassle. Thanks
Hi James, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
To save taking the glass out you can tape it up or use some suckers which I have. There is a special tool to release the glass, but fingers work as well. There's a little bit more to the job with keyless entry vehicles and make sure you have the correct lock. I've done it on a Jag and it is similar on Land Rovers...not a job I look forward to.
I'd have loved to have seen the actual problem with the broken lock. something satisfying about understanding the problem
Hi Adam, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I will do a quick video on the actuator soon. If the door only opens or locks then 1 of the small electric motors in the actuator has stopped working and needs replacing, as far as i know aftermarket motors are available and are easy to fit if someone wants to do it that way.
Awesome video, helped me and my boy fix our lock.
Thank you.
By any chance do you have the rear near side window and mech replacement video? That's my next task.
Hi Dave, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I'm pleased the video helped you and your boy to fix the lock. I don't have a video of the rear door but will put it on my list. Thanks again for watching.
Mint, saved a lot of hassel
Hi Trevor, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
is it necessary to reprogram anything before the fix works properly? My new lock locks, but then sets the alarm off again when I open the door. Many thanks - your guide allowed me to dismantle and reassemble within two hours.
Hi Graham, you should not have to reprogram anything after fitting the new actuator. Did the alarm activate before replacing the actuator or is it since.
@@crystalclearmechanics This is a new phenomenon, but could be entirely coincidental!
Hi there ,great video you have saved me a small fortune ,thankyou very much
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Glad you found it of help.
Hi. Thanks for sharing your video. I think ill try and do this now rather than take to the garage. Do you need to disconnect the battery at all beforehand and is the job any different for a front left door which has the emergency key access? Many thanks.
Hi Lee, thank you for watching and for your feedback. The key lock will be removed as you remove the exterior door handle, the same process as the drivers door. I don't disconnect the battery as all the electrical connections are insulated and I don't switch the ignition on when they are disconnected. I advise you to keep seperate and mark which screws go where when you remove them, makes life a lot easier when assembling. Take your time as well, don't rush it or force anything, just follow the video, there is no time limit. Thanks again for watching and any problems let me know.
BRILLIANT VIDIEO THATS WHATS WRONG WITH MY JAGUAR XF REAR DOOR WOULD ANY GARADGE DO THIS JOB ............THANKS ALAN
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I would hope any garage or confident person could do it.
Thanks for your video. Was a great help
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Excellent video. Helped a lot thank you.
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Top video, save a lot of money for many Jaguar owners, my question. my left front keyless door can be locked with the remote key but not unlocked with the remote key, so I have to open it from the inside. If I come within two meters from the outside, the door opens with the remote key; the same happens if I hold the key close to the door. The keyless button is not damaged; when I press it, there is no pipping, which happens with all other doors. Keyless door handle defective?
If you have the opportunity, would you be able to show how to clean the collectors or how to dismantle the dpf filter and catalyst to wash them with a chemical agent to clean the carbon. I want to do this on my jaguar 2.2 because I doubt that is where the reason for the high fuel consumption lies. Also, if you have the possibility to replace the engine mounts or the gearbox, that would be very useful to me. Thank you for the great videos so far :)
Hi Simeon, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I have made a note of your request and will make a video on those issues if and when a customer needs those repairs / replacements. Thanks again for watching.
Great video thanks!!
One problem I’ve got!! Seems someone has done this job before on my car and they’ve rounded off the head on the Torx which holds on the small bit on the cover you need to loosen to release the handle😭😭 can’t get to it at all to get it out.
Any ideas?
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I have not had to deal with that issue so have not tried an alternative way to remove it. I will check next time I have to remove one. Without having it in front of me my advise would be to buy a bolt extractor tool / set ( Screwfix sell them for about £5 ) carefully with as much light as possible drill a hole into the top of the torx bolt, insert the extractor tool and remove the bolt, replacing the bolt afterwards.
great job great vid well done thanks
Hi Mitch, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Can i ask is this for keyless entry lock because my part has 2 electric connections
Hi Graham, thank you for watching and for your feedback. I will add a video for the keyless entry when one comes in and the customer is ok with me doing it.
Any advice on what size rivet you used??
Did this job on my friends XF yesterday !! Took 2 hours and i had to drill, yes drill that hole a bit bigger to get my torx bit screwdriver to reach that handle screw ! Ehhh and when all done.... the lock still didnt work ????
So any ideas ??
Some say to disconnect battery ?? Re boot !!
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Could you tell me the symtoms of the problem? Does the central locking work on any of the doors by remote fob or interior switch or both or does your central locking show no signs of working on either?
Fob locks everything else but the driver door, the lock/ unlock buttons on dash lock unlock correctly, if u sit in the car and lock it u cannot open door, but someone outside pulls handle then it opens !!
So its the outside hande thats the prob, but its mechanical and attached to new actuator, so why is it opening ??
Thanx for ur help ??
Hi, the inside door handle should override the locking mechanism and open the door irrespective of the outside handle or actuator. Are you sure the door handle cable behind the door panel is connected at both ends? @@arnietwo11
@@crystalclearmechanics im going to look at the car again soon and will double check !!
Yesterday got car back and took panel off and checked inside at actuator. Then reassembled, plugging all connections together again, then disconnected the small battery and left it for 1 min before reconnecting.
No differance ??
Tried to reset service light and went for spin around block and when i locked it,...... ehh all working 😊
So not sure how i did it ??
I've a passenger side lock that looks OK with fob but won't open. If you pull the button / paddle from the inside it opens OK and all the other locks click too. Is the actuator at fault or is it just the cable? Is the locking button paddle controlled by the same cable as interior door handle?
my jag xf, got the seatbelt buckle stuck/wedged in the door jam, managed to get it free but my door hand has now become lose and, ive taken the door handle off and seems not cracked or broken, is there something inside mechanism/lock to check? i guess over stretched / bent or cracked.
Hi, thanks for watching and for your feedback. Which door handle, inside or outside?
Great video , like really great . 👍
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback, it's really appreciated.
hi, if You change actuator, You must programming smoething for lock door from pilot or not? Only change this and everything is ok? I cant lock/open driver door from pilot
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. If you replace the actuator because it has stopped working then you do not need to program the remote. If your door lock does not unlock and lock when you use the interior lock / unlock button inside the car then your actuator needs replacing.
@@crystalclearmechanics and what if i cant closed door if i want manualy lock it?
what is it with these, i replaced drivers side rear and its gone again, same one, why do they fail?
Is it same for 2014 xf?
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Yes it's the same.
where to buy part?
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Jaguar charge about £130 for the part but I obtained the part from E-bay, bahuha was the name of the seller. £25.95 free postage, took about a week for delivery but so far the part is working as it should without any problems.
Make it look to easy
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback.
Fire the camera man 😂😂
Could you had left the glass in & just worked around it?
Hi, thank you for watching and for your feedback. No is the answer, the window runner nearest the door lock needs to be moved to enable easy removal of the door lock mechanism.
@@crystalclearmechanics thank you even more for putting this video out!
Awesome video, helped me and my boy fix our lock.
Thank you.
By any chance do you have the rear near side window and mech replacement video? That's my next task.