Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

Hey everyone.. wandering if you can help me, I am a mom with 5 kids and need my car for the school runs etc.. I had a mechanic out who said I need a new XYZ switch but I can't find anywhere that supplies them. I can't get to a garage as obviously the car wont start and I want to cry

help please. My dad bought me the car and everything has been checked over engine belts etc are fine. I put in a new battery yesterday. I've been under the car twice and can't even find the switch on the passenger side by the gearbox

where the hell is it?!

Graculus · Jan 11, 2024

'Mom'? are you in the US? XYZ sensors are usually on manual transmissions(not common in US), and generally don't prevent the vehicle starting. Fault codes relating to these are usually a symptom of a slipping clutch.
Maybe try a different mobile technician.

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

Graculus said:
'Mom'? are you in the US? XYZ sensors are usually on manual transmissions(not common in US), and generally don't prevent the vehicle starting. Fault codes relating to these are usually a symptom of a slipping clutch.
Maybe try a different mobile technician.

No sorry UK just say mom not mum

I have an automatic but when the mechanic did the diagnostic test he said straight off i need a new xyz switch but didn't offer any advice to where supplies one or if I can repair mine. Rip off for what he charged really. Thankyou for advice.

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

Graculus said:
'Mom'? are you in the US? XYZ sensors are usually on manual transmissions(not common in US), and generally don't prevent the vehicle starting. Fault codes relating to these are usually a symptom of a slipping clutch.
Maybe try a different mobile technician.

Surely you mean xyz switches are on automatics

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

Heathereviemay said:
Hey everyone.. wandering if you can help me, I am a single mom with 5 kids and need my car for the school runs etc.. I had a mechanic out who said I need a new XYZ switch but I can't find anywhere that supplies them. I can't get to a garage as obviously the car wont start and I want to cry help please. My dad bought me the car and everything has been checked over engine belts etc are fine. I've been under the car and can't even find the switch on the passenger side by the gearbox

It's a common problem as the aircon drain is just above the XYZ switch and causes a constant flow of water to corode the internals.
New ones are expensive if you can actually find one, Hopefully someone with more knowledge of them will be along shortly, but I believe they can be refurbished although it's not very easy.
Also worth checking your battery is good as this can affect the switch.

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

backinblack said:
It's a common problem as the aircon drain is just above the XYZ switch and causes a constant flow of water to corode the internals.
New ones are expensive if you can actually find one, Hopefully someone with more knowledge of them will be along shortly, but I believe they can be refurbished although it's not very easy.
Also worth checking your battery is good as this can affect the switch.

Thankyou so much, yes I've just put in a new battery and this gave me no luck, I've just found someone on ebay who refurbishes them for 65 pounds but now I have to locate it and remove it myself. I've been under twice but can't even see it. Fun times

thankyou for the reply.

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

This may help

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

backinblack said:
This may help

Thankyou so much for your help

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

backinblack said:
This may help

I will give it another shot tomorrow if it's dry out. Thanks.

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

You're welcome. I was looking to replace mine until the new battery fixed the issue.

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

Heathereviemay said:
I will give it another shot tomorrow if it's dry out. Thanks.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

backinblack said:
Good luck, let us know how you get on.

Will definitely need the luck

il let you know either way. Thanks again.

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

It's a Landrover you need luck everytime you turn the key

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

backinblack said:
It's a Landrover you need luck everytime you turn the key

true!!!

backinblack · Jan 11, 2024

Also worth checking if the gear indication on the dash matches the lights on the gear stick.

Heathereviemay · Jan 11, 2024

backinblack said:
Also worth checking if the gear indication on the dash matches the lights on the gear stick.

It does but it flashes like if I'm I'm drive it flashes D on the dash

JUKE179r · Jan 12, 2024

Welcome to the forum.
Is the M & S lights flashing also with the flashing D?

sierrafery · Jan 12, 2024

Hi, if you dont have the M+S lights on just a flashing D(watch it better to not be a crossed B) the problem is not with the XYZ switch so you'll work in vain on that... when you say it doesnt start, is it cranking but no "fire" or not cranking at all?

Heathereviemay · Jan 12, 2024

JUKE179r said:
Welcome to the forum.
Is the M & S lights flashing also with the flashing D?

Thankyou for the kind welcome and reply, yes the m & s is flashing and my hazards?

.

Heathereviemay · Jan 12, 2024

sierrafery said:
Hi, if you dont have the M+S lights on just a flashing D(watch it better to not be a crossed B) the problem is not with the XYZ switch so you'll work in vain on that... when you say it doesnt start, is it cranking but no "fire" or not cranking at all?

It's makes like a electrical weird buzzing noise and the m & s are flashing also my hazards too? Thankyou for reply.

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