2000 Jaguar XJRFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Speed Control - Description & Operation: Notes

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Fig 1: Speed Control System Components
GJ0003800Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
Item Number Description
1 Engine control module (ECM)
2 Speed control actuator switches
3 Message center (vehicles built up to 01/2004)
4 Message center (vehicles built 02/2004 onwards)
5 Forward alert switch - vehicles with adaptive speed control
6 Brake pedal position switch and speed control deactivate switch
7 Clutch pedal position sensor
8 Adaptive speed control module - vehicles with adaptive speed control
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