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[Roger Turner]

Hi

l have a 2014 2.2 XF and was overtaking on A34 when Red Warning light came on and, speed Dropped from 70 to about 15. Green Flag eventually turned up and diagnosed problem with Solonoid in Turbo. 150 miles from home, car had to go on Low Loader. Amber Engine Block warning now on as well so, not driving at all 

Trusted Jag specialist sadly retired so, booked in with recommended non Jag Garage for 20/5. Does this diagnosis sound right and, what sort of cost am l looking at. Only 33,000 on the clock as retired.

Thanks

Dodge

[N6 JMX]

Did you get any fault codes from the Green Flag folks? Do you have a code reader to plug in and read the codes stored yourself?

A red light usually means an immediate stop and investigate, whilst an amber light means stop, investigate and limp home, but don't set off on any long road trips.

What does your handbook say for the warning lights? Presumably something like "Consult Main Dealer".

N6 JMX

[Roger Turner]

Thanks for the reply. He had diagnostics but, not the specific Jag ones. That’s how he thought that it could be a solenoid in the Turbo. No previous warnings.

l only drove it as far as the nearest Lay By.

I notice that there is some references to ‘actuators’ on this site and, that sounds a possibility. No black smoke.

From previous experience, the garage it is booked with is reliable but, the Jag has never been to them.

Reluctant to go to Main Dealer due prohibitive labour costs

[N6 JMX]

Understand about main dealer labour costs and was not indicating that's where you should go, simply asking about what your handbook states about the various warning lights. Without fault codes from Jaguar specific diagnostic equipment, there is not much else can be advised but wait and hear what your independent says about the investigation. Sorry.

N6 JMX

[Roger Turner]

Thanks for that. As you probably know, the User Manuals are not very helpful. Red light, refer to Main Dealer. By using his, non Jaguar, diagnostic kit and his mobile phone, the Green Flag guy seemed to pick up fault codes so, hopefully my local garage will be able to do the same. The owner used to race cars so, he should know what he’s doing 🤞🤞

l will let you know what transpires and, thanks for the input 

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