What do you think of Elon Musk? Have your say | No thanks

Can anyone change a Jaguar F-Type battery?

I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles a year and often spends three or four weeks without starting.

I'm assume the battery is discharging and then re-charging when I start the car. I've had a couple of occasions where a warning message has appeared stating: 'battery low do not switch off engine'.

Should I replace the battery? Is this something I can do myself? Can I fit a trickle charger or would the car need some type of modification in order to use one?

Asked on 16 January 2023 by steve haynes

Answered by Lawrence Allan
It reads like the battery is, as you say, discharging near to empty and then recharging each time. Really you shouldn't leave a car for more than about two or three weeks before starting it as that'll kill the battery more quickly than keeping it at a good charge level.

It's likely you do need a new battery and they are relatively easy to fit yourself, however some owners report that the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) needs to be reset via official diagnostic software through an independent garage or dealer. Many owners said they didn't do this and no issues arose, however. If this is the case it's only the electric windows that may need resetting to position them. We can't find any reason why your battery can't be trickle charged, though.
Similar questions
I'm having battery charge problems with my Rover 75 CDTi. I get dashboard warnings that all go away when you charge the battery, but return twenty miles afterwards.
My wife has the Toyota C-HR Hybrid and we have just returned from a long holiday (11 weeks) and the battery is flat. Would a solar charger be sufficient to keep the battery in good order? Does the C-HR...
My Ford Mondeo's battery is discharging when it's shut down and stationery. It is a new battery, but the car is nine years old, with 53,000 miles on the clock. Any advice?
Related models
Stunning looks. Incredible sound. All-wheel drive versions are grippy and fun.