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Hi All, Can anyone inform me of where the immobiliser is located on this Jaguar. Lost my fob and my Jag is parked in my garage - the key turns all the instruments on but won't fire up the engine so auto electrician suggested I disconnect immobiliser but cannot locate it. Rgds Bodsy

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I have a 2003 jaguar S type with five speed manual transmission I am thinking about selling it but I cannot find another similar anywhere I know it is rare to have the manual transmission I just want to get an idea on the value of anyone can help I would appreciate it. thanks

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Hi Mario, have you tried "Swallows Racing" in the south or "DCR AutoParts" in the north? Both should be able to give you a steer on the parts you require. Pop either into your browser for contact details, or come back here and I can send you links. N6 JMX

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Hi all, Recently purchased my first jag, the 2003 s-type 4.2L and im having an issue. after clearing up all the leaks and replacing aging hoses, ive come across an issue with the coolant temp as its reading -30 when engine is left over night. When engine is at temp, it only reaches 24deg, not enough to trigger the fan controls. is there some way to reset the value, ive already replaced the temp sensor and checked over the majority of the wiring at this point, pulling my hair out 🙂

Hi all Refurbishing my front suspension on my 2004 4.2 xk8 but cant seem to find a replacement spring locator which sits at the bottom of the spring its the white one does anyone know where I could purchase one l have the black spacers but cant find the White locator listed anywhere Thanks for any help Mario

Hi all Refurbishing my front suspension on my 2004 4.2 xk8 but cant seem to find a replacement spring locator which sits at the bottom of the spring its the white one does anyone know where I could purchase one l have the black spacers but cant find the White locator listed anywhere Thanks for any help Mario

Hello everyone, my first message on here, sorry if there is an existing thread already dedicated to this. I have a Jaguar XF R type 2020 and have had it for approximately a year. Out of the blue this week, the sound from the infotainment system has suddenly stopped. There is a clear connection and I can still connect Bluetooth etc but still no sound at all, radio, sat nav, voice control, sensor alarms, nothing at all. Furthermore, the volume switch will not move from level 12. I can still use the touchscreen/see the satnav but no sound at all. I have checked fuses, connections, reset, reconnected devices, restored factory setting etc but still no sound. If anybody has any advice to try and resolve, it really would be appreciated. I maybe resigned to a diagnostic and hoping of course my amp hasn’t blown but wanted to check if anybody had other (cheaper) suggestions. Many thanks everyone!

On removing the 2 fuel pumps from the vehicle I see that one has previously been repaired as it has wires crimped. The second seems to be original and has a black box between the fuel pump and the connector on the fuel tank. The previously replaced fuel pump does not have such a box fitted. Does anyone know what this does? Is it important and should both fuel pump have this black box fitted. Finally, is it possible get hold of new ones?

I also have an iCarsoft JLR code reader - all good with it so far but it has spent most of its time with me in my Honda CR-V due to a recurring knock sensor fault which has turned out to be something else.

Welcome aboard Adrian, lovely looking XKR there, first i think i've seen in white.

Thanks for he thoughts and advice, I'm still thinking about it, but there is a drain plug and a level screw that can be used to gauge the right amount has been put in. There are no issues with the auto transmission at present so I might just go for checking the level and topping it up if necessary. Then there is the question of what ATF fluid to use- I've seen somewhere that there are two types - one for earlier boxes and one for later models ...... so is mine an earlier or later box on a 2005 car? Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi Adrian, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar XKR motoring. If you are interested in meeting up with like minded folks, look up the XKCC at the following link. Home | XKCC N6 JMX

Evening folks, bought this beauty a week ago and I’m loving every minute I drive it!!😃

Best way is to check the flow using a garden hose. On any engine i prefer to remove the thermostat and refit the housing then remove the top hose from the rad and insert the garden hose into the top hose - usually a snug fit and then turn the hose on. This runs clean water backwards through the system, exiting from the rad top hose stub so gives a good reverse flush of the system. As a simple go/no-go test to see if it's blocked, run the engine up to temperature and once the 'stat opens, the top hose should be hot. Switch the engine off and use the palm of your hand to feel the temperature of the rad going from top to bottom. It should have a gradual reduction in temp as you get closer to the bottom hose, any sharp changes indicate there is probably a blockage around that place on the inside.

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Thanks for your fast replies, To N6 JMX: I didn't particulary check the water pump but when I bleed the cooling system, the water shot out of the bleeding valve, so there is defenately some pressure. I will flush it completely but first I test it with regular destilled water. To LairdScooby: There wasn't any major damage on the outside of the radiator but I will check on the Weekend, when I go home. How do you check for a blocked Radiator? That sounds promising because there was a lot of sludge on and in the thermostat housing and on the hoses coming from it. The Jaguar wasn't moved for a long time and only run for a couple of minutes when I was testing stuff. LOXIT

I've owned the car since 2020 an am a private seller. Feel free to contact me on 07464000535 if you have any queries or would like to discuss further. Thank you!

A chance to own a rare piece of British/ Jaguar Land Rover heritage automotive history. In 2010, Jaguar Land Rover and the Stratstone dealer group (one of the brand's most prolific retailers) went Into perfect partnership by offering a very limited edition, with the creation of the XFR Stratstone Le Mans Edition. Whilst the performance of the XFR was in line with the the standard XFR, each one of these rare Le Mans vehicles came with subtle Le Mans detailing, Le Mans edition gear selector, factory gloss black 20-inch alloys, Le Mans embossed headrests, carbon fibre effect trim, leather stitched dashboards and chrome different grille and bonnet inserts. The Le Mans edition also arrived to market with a Quicksilver exhaust system, that was far superior to the standard XFR exhaust which brought out the roar of the 5. 0-litre supercharged V8. In addition to the Le Mans detailing; Genuine JLR aluminium satin red paddle gear shifters from a Range Rover Sport/ SVR (400) - These are slightly longer, match the colour of the factory red callipers and replace the standard black shorter plastic gear shift paddles. Original paddles included Genuine carbon fibre mirror covers (600-700). Original standard covers included Genuine Jaguar XFR rear bumper diffuser and professionally sprayed gloss black (400) Genuine Jaguar Growler wheel nuts (150) K&N panel air filters (x2 - dual air intake) Privacy Glass Installed - Factory finish and not too dark Replaced with new factory gloss black Jaguar Land Rover Nevis wheels at purchase (1500) Original JLR floor mats. Supercharger belt, water pump has been replaced in the last 2 years with original parts. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres all round. Rears are a few months old and fronts are less than a year old. The Bad There is some slight bubbling to the rear where the Jaguar strip sits, this is a common fault on Jaguar XFs and water ingress. There are many forums where Jaguar XF owners discuss this design flaw. There are two options, i) The easy/ cheaper solution - The rust can be rubbed down, panel resprayed but as with all rust, it's a matter of time before it may appear again (circa 200-300) or ii) easier long term, slightly more expensive solution - A replacement boot lid is sourced (circa 100-200), resprayed to match (circa 200) Slight coolant leak but common with Jaguar XFs One rear parking sensor needs to be changed Slight curbing wheels, NS more that OS. Not too bad but thought best to mention. Please feel free to contact me for additional detail. It's an extremely rare XFR, 1 of only 50 produced! A chance to own a rare piece of British/ Jaguar Land Rover heritage automotive history.

The other thing to check is whether the radiator is blocked as that sounds very likely. Also check the condition and security of the cooling fins in the rad, if any are missing this will compromise the cooling, even at idle in the driveway. Also worth confirming the correct antifreeze has been used in the past as per what N6JMX points out.