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definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 30,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- shorten cable sheathing (1 reports)

accessories - interior problem
Helpful websites
- 2005 Jag XKR Headrests Won't Move, Motor Runs - must shorten cable shield 14mm. See utube
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Have not made the repair yet. Fairly common issue with this vintage (2005) XK8. Just that it's an inconvenience to fix by oneself. I think the dealer might charge about $160 -$200 per seat to fix.
The fix is simple, but one must use marine grade (sticky inside) heat shrink tubing that I found only available on the web. I bought a selection of different sizes. Go to www.jaguarforums.com, search headrest repair & look for a link posted to a U-Tube Video showing how it's to be done. Apparently it can be done in a half hour or so ????? ...per seat.
shorten cable sheathing 12mm. allows end to engage motor
- zolly1, Peoria, IL, US