TECHNICAL BULLETIN
J028NAS1
20-Dec-12
SECTION: 418

Safety Recall: Fuel Starvation
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
XF (X250)

VIN:
Model Year:

S55275-S63550 (specific VINs only; see attached list)
2013

CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: A concern has been identified on a limited number of XF vehicles where the engine may not start
or may start and then cut out while in motion as a result of the in-tank electric fuel pump not being correctly
activated during the vehicle start-up cycle.
Action: Retailers are required to before sale HOLD all affected vehicles in the above VIN range that are in
their control and refrain from releasing the vehicles for new or used vehicle sale pending completion of the
rework action detailed in this Technical Bulletin.

PARTS:
PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

C2Z26797

Link lead harness kit

QTY

% OF VEHICLES REQUIRING PART*

1

100

* when ordering parts, order the expected percentage failure rate of parts identified only

TOOLS:
Refer to the Workshop Manual / Repair Procedure for any required special tools

WARRANTY:
NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times / prices are subject to change;
those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
Check DDW to ensure that the vehicle is affected by this program prior to undertaking any rework action. At
the time of confirming a booking for vehicle repair, ensure that all outstanding Service Actions are identified to
ensure the correct parts are available and adequate workshop time is allocated for repairs to be completed at
one visit.
Warranty claims must be submitted quoting Program Code 'J028' together with the relevant Option Code from
the table. The SRO and part information listed have been included for information only. The Option Code(s)
that allows for the drive in / drive out allowance can only be claimed if the vehicle is brought back into the
workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.
PROGRAM
CODE

OPTION
CODE

DESCRIPTION

J028

B

Install overlay harness

86.94.78

0.40

C2Z26797

1

J028

C

Install overlay harness
Drive in/drive out

86.94.78
10.10.10

0.40
0.10

C2Z26797
-

1
-

SRO

TIME
(HOURS)

PART NO.

QTY. /
VALUE

Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply

NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional Technicians with the knowledge, tools, and
equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or
provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by 'do-it-yourselfers'. If you are not
a Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized Jaguar service facility to determine whether
this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.
© Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

555 MacArthur Boulevard

Mahwah, NJ 07430

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.

CAUTION: Make sure that accidental re-connection is
not possible.
Refer to Workshop Manual section 414-01 and disconnect the
battery ground cable.

2. Refer to Workshop Manual section 501-05 and remove the
Loadspace Scuff Plate Trim Panel.
3.

NOTE: Left-hand (LH) shown; right-hand (RH) similar.
Re-position the RH loadspace trim panel to gain access to the
Body Control Module - Back (BCMB) / Auxiliary Junction Box
(AJB).
• Remove the two (2) clips.

4. Disconnect the connector.

5. Install the new link lead and relay harness.
• Connect the two (2) connectors.

6. Secure the M8 eyelet to the battery cable connection.
• Feed the new harness along the existing harnesses in the
position shown.
•

Re-position the battery cable connection cover.

•

Remove the nut.

•

Install the M8 eyelet on the stud.

•

Tighten the nut to 12 Nm.

•

Re-position the battery cable connection cover over the
connection.

7. Using a suitable tape, secure the new link lead and relay
harness to the existing harnesses in the positions shown.

8. Secure the ground cable connection.
• Carefully feed the M6 eyelet along the underside of the
existing harness to the LH-side of the luggage
compartment.

9.

•

Using a thread-cutting bolt, secure the ground cable in
the position shown.

•

Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ground cable is fully
secured in the area of the luggage compartment lid latch,
so that the ground cable cannot come in to contact with
the latch.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to
the vehicle.
Using suitable tape, secure the ground cable to the underside
of the existing harness at suitable points along the rear panel
of the luggage compartment.
• Fully secure the ground cable to the existing harness in
the area directly below the luggage compartment lid latch.

10. Using a suitable tape, secure the foam to the connector.

11.

NOTE: Left-hand shown; right-hand similar.
Secure the RH loadspace trim panel.
• Secure the two (2) clips.

12. Refer to Workshop Manual section 501-05 and install the
Loadspace Scuff Plate Trim Panel.
13. Refer to Workshop Manual section 414-01 and connect the
battery ground cable.

Safety Recall J028: Affected VIN List
RETAILER CODE / NAME

VIN

0517 British Motor Car Distributors, Ltd.

S63284

0617 Jaguar Minneapolis

S62664

5302 Jaguar Paramus

S63137

5395 Jaguar West Ashley

S63082

5429 Jaguar Roanoke

S63127

5533 Jaguar Hilton Head

S62870

5662 Leith Jaguar

S63175

5703 Galpin Jaguar

S63295

5799 Jaguar Schererville

S63262