Xyz switch

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?!

'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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Surely you mean xyz switches are on automatics

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

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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.

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.

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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.

This may help

backinblack said:

This may help

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Thankyou so much for your help

backinblack said:

This may help

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

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

Heathereviemay said:

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

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Good luck, let us know how you get on.

backinblack said:

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

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Will definitely need the luck il let you know either way. Thanks again.

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

backinblack said:

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

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true!!!

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

backinblack said:

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

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

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

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?

JUKE179r said:

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

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

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?

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