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Smoke, associated with wiring implies heat and heat in electrical circuits is generated by resistance or shorting. If you had smoke for several minutes, then there should be tell-tale indications to assist you track down a location. Either there will be a melted section of plastic insultation (wire covering) = possibly with a brown hue on the adjacent wires, or even a molten mass of cables merged together. The fact that you now appear to have no electrics, would tend to suggest the latter - a molten mass where multiple cables are now in electrical proximity to each other because the insultation plastic has failed. Trace the wiring harnesses at the bulkhead - rear of the engine - before any further attempts to start or move the car. You are looking for those tell-tale signs. N6 JMX

As always there are different schools of thought on the "sealed for life" dichotomy. One thread says there is unreadable small print that actually says "sealed for the life of when we, the manufacturer, has warranty liability" for the gearbox / transmission. The other school leans towards the mechanical sympathy argument and implies that the gearbox fluids should be changed at circa 60k miles. There is quite a complex procedure for changing the transmission fluid in a Modern XK, which involves draining the gearbox and changing the filter, topping the fluid up via the level plug - there is no actual fill plug - and leaving overnight to settle. Throw in the fact that the routine has to be undertaken at various temperature settings, involving running up to temperature, allowing to cool down and then back up to temperature for more level checks, it is all a shade worrying that leads folks to the "leave well alone" school. Throw in the element that you cannot drain all of the fluid - there is the circuit via the cooler - and it does get to the point of let's just leave it as "sealed for life"! N6 JMX

Hi Opinion varies but this is from the Jaguar Workshop Manual pg 2201; http://www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/CarPDFFiles/2007XK/X150Service.pdf The 6HP26 transmission has the following features: • Designed to be maintenance free • Transmission fluid is 'fill for life' • The torque converter features a controlled slip feature with electronically regulated control of lock-up, creating a smooth transition to the fully locked condition • Shift programs controlled by the TCM • Connected to the Engine Control Module (ECM) via the high speed Controller Area Network (CAN) bus for communications • Default mode if major faults occur • Diagnostics available from the TCM via the CAN .... My choice has always been to leave "sealed for life" systems alone. Your choice 🙂

I have a similar problem with my 2-litre diesel estate. The problem has now worsened because I was moving my X-Type on my driveway, white smoke started coming from the back of the engine and all electrics have now stopped working. Not even the red immobiliser light flashes and the central locking no longer works. I do not dare start it. The smoke stopped after a few minutes. I assume a wiring connection or relay has burnt out. Are there are wiring specialists in the Birmingham region or is it a problem that can be repaired by a good mechanic? Any advice will be gratefully received.

Hello all, belated Happy New Year. I am thinking that the transmission oil in my 2013 XK should be changed - the car has done 53000 miles and obviously is 12 years old ( as is the transmission oil). The owners manual does not address transmission oil at all and i have seen in online research that Jaguar says that the transmission oil is in the transmission for life. All that heating up and cooling down plus the stresses and strains of the mechanical operation in the gearbox over the years causes me to think that the oil may be past it;s best and makes me uneasy. What is the conventional wisdom on this please. Best, Don

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Hi Norm, got your message and have now responded with a number of articles for servicing the X-100 model. Hope this helps. N6 JMX

Are there any members who own S Types and live near Colchester? I have just bought one and it would be good to know of anyone nearby to ask advice from. Thanks

If it is an xf with full dealer history then go for it just make sure you have a good bank balance ,they can be a money pit as I have found out

The XE commenced production / build in 2014, so either you are looking at a pre-production model, or it is NOT an XE. Plus, the XE never came with with a 2.2 diesel engine - all XE were fitted with Ingenium engines of 2.0 litre capacity in the diesel fuel option. And of course, you have posted your question here in the XF Section! N6 JMX

Hi Matt, one of the major gripes about the BEV revolution is the continually changing position of the main manufacturers, Jaguar included, to the new vehicle sales pricing. Every time the manufacturer slashes the price of a brand new BEV, the second hand prices go into free fall. I have even heard of dealers and independents refusing to offer a part exchange allowance for a BEV as they "don't want to be stuck with it". There must be a reason behind the lease cost doubling - it cannot be because the vehicle costs have increased dramatically - is there perhaps a clue that the I-Pace is past its prime as a vehicle and is not a supported vehicle going forward? I am probably the complete antithesis to a BEV owner / aspirer, as I will continue with my ICE vehicles for as long as I possibly can - I simply don't believe the hype about the BEV revolution and am always wary about "Government Advice" - look back to "We should all switch to diesel fuel". If you plan to buy a used I-Pace and keep it forever, then you may possibly be okay, but if the 2020 model you are looking at is going to sell to you for over £15k, then you would probably be making an unsound purchase. Just my humble opinion. N6 JMX

Hi Norm, no - my XKR is coming up for 15 year's old and still goes to the Main Jaguar Dealer for routine servicing. We holidayed in Palm Springs about 4 years ago and I was quite surprised at the number of Modern XK I spotted, especially in the mall car parks. From that observation, I concluded that there must be a healthy enthusiast club for the marque, along with some specialist knowledge to keep them healthy. I have access to a service article for your model X-100, if you send me a PM with your email address, I can copy these to you and perhaps you could then get a local independent up to speed with your servicing needs. N6 JMX

Mine is doing the same and the battery is fairly new.

We find it very hard to believe but the Jaguar/Land Rover Franchised Dealer in our town refuses take in any Jaguar model over 10 years old for service. They issue the excuse that when they took over the multiple franchises (Audi, Bentley, Ferrari etc) they changed computer systems and have no information on these models. I'm retired from the Car Business and I can't believe that the Manufacturer would condone this! I presume this doesn't happen in Jolly Old?

2001 XK8 convertible Bag light glows constantly 2001 XK8 convertible Near me in California, not any Jag experts. My air bag light doesn't go off. Looking for ideas to diagnose usual routine problems these cars have with that issue. Looked under seats' for loose wiring, Moved Driver's seat up, down. So far, nothing. Any advice, comments welcome, I need to get this fixed ASAP. Thanks, Norm

Thought stop/start was only on 2015 x250 xf so it was euro 6 compliant

Thought they didn't start selling the xe till 2015 do you mean xf

Yes XE

Before I brought my 5 Lt XK I looked at many and watch so many hours of U tube it all started to go blurry but the one thing most reviewers commented on was how a std system was so quiet with out pulling fuse 19 or swapping the rear pipe . But during my test drive it didn't sound to muffled but the weird thing was I didn't notice the quad pipes at the rear till I'd looked at a few more, so on a return viewing a quick look under the rear revealed a lack of oil drum size silencer which some might see as a bad thing I just saw a £800 saving on replacing it anyway. As I enter my mid to late 50s my feeble attempt to grow up and be more age appropriate seems to be a dismal failure. Pete.

XE 2013 ?

It’s an XE

Hi, I am thinking of buying a jag 2.2d 2013 with 115k full jag service history timing belt and water pump done at 82k. Would appreciate any advice on costs of maintenance and things to look out for

Hello! I previously leased a Jaguar I-PACE, which I ordered ahead of its release, and it was an amazing car! However, the leasing costs doubled, so I decided not to continue. Now, I'm looking to purchase a 2020 I-PACE HSE with about 12,000 miles. I've noticed that Jaguar, due to their rebranding, is selling brand new I-PACEs for around £45,000, and there are even some with just 3,000 miles available for £35,000. I'm wondering if this is the right time to buy, considering the market is flooded with new models at these prices. I'm concerned that my 2020 model might lose value quickly in the next year or two. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this!

Hi Peter, welcome to the wonderful world of Modern XK motoring - have many happy miles ahead. If you need help or support, this is a great place to visit. PS I would have hung on to the Range Rover Sport - just upgrade it to the SVR model! N6 JMX

Hi to all my fellow Jag owners. My journey to Jag ownership has not gone as I planned and started last year when I decided to act my age and sell my 350z because it wasn't getting used enough to warrant it and wanted to go old school with something really basic like an Austin 8 or similar. Then the plan was to end nearly 30 years of Range rover ownership by swapping my L320 sport for a F pace. This is where it all went off on a tangent. While watching Bangers n cash the wife took fancy to an E type which was out of budget but got me thinking you see where this is heading. XK8's are now the focus but finding a rust free example for the budget wasn't happening so up the budget till we hitting X150 territory and after weeks of searching and hundreds of miles I became the owner of a 2009 5 litre XK. To say I'm happy is an understatement what an awesome car just can't wait for the weather to improve so I can get some serious miles in it but what about the plan of an F pace well the rangee has a buyer lined up and the F pace should be here next week but I can't help the feeling I might have bit to much off but only time will tell. Pete.