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My partner and I are proud owners of a very low mileage XK X150 and a 2007 2.7D S-type, both very cossetted. Recently, the right-hand brake light bulb failed on the S-type, this having happened three times since purchase in July 2016. An easy enough job to do, but unfortunately, and inadvertently, the metal part of the bulb holder assembly briefly touched against the frame of the car. Result, a very strange light combination. O/S reverse light not working, O/S indicator flashing VERY dimly in unison with an equally dim flashing brake light and the N/S indicator flashing in unison. A call to the local Jaguar dealer resulted in an inability to get past the "pretty people" who seem to provide an effective barrier to getting to somebody who knows how the cars actually operate! Another sagely announced that a diagnostic would be required (£120 + vat) and most probably a replacement lighting module. Self investigation proved that the remedy was remarkably simple......fuse 48 (10amp) in the boot mounted fuse box (one of three fuse boxes in the car) had blown. Replacement gave the required result - all lighting working correctly! Hopefully this may be useful for others who don't necessarily want to run off to their local Jaguar dealership and come away with next year's holiday money somewhat depleted!

Having posted an item on our low mileage XK and our S-type, we thought perhaps it was a thought to put them together on the forum. (Note that the F-Pace belongs to the gentleman from whom we purchased the S). The May 2017 issue of Jaguar World held a small item on our Jaguars which we sent in in response to the previous month's issue item on a low mileage XK8. The editorial team aptly titled it "Spoilt for choice" and, we must admit, it is nice to make the decision, although the weather is a deciding factor on leisure trips out.......if it is raining or rain is threatened, the XK stays in its drive-in Carcoon! We have found the drive-in Carcon ideal, as it is simply a case of switch off the fans, unzip and drive out. On return, drive in, zip up and switch on the fans. No condensation, no dust, and no paw marks. Much easier than a regular car cover and far more protective. Finally, has anybody put together a list of Jaguar Independent Specialists, those who know the cats but don't charge dealer prices?!

Brilliant.....good to know there are others about who are as particular (dare I say "anoraky") as we are. Big M - we have pretty much come to the same conclusion as yourself.....leave well alone and if it becomes completely unacceptable, a new cone it would have to be. Can't stand the thought of messing about with repair work every few years! On the subject of "our front door".......we wish! Actually, it is the entrance door to Coughton Court in Warwickshire (National Trust) but we can always dream! Our other front door could be that depicted in the attached photo, but actually it is Powys Castle in Wales, but the XK looks good sat there! Leo - again, you think as we do. Although there are absolutely no other marks on the XK, other than the almost invisible ones mentioned at the start of this thread, we are not nieve enough to think that that will always be the case. Judicious application of Carnauba and very careful cleaning nevertheless keeps us on our toes. We have increased the mileage from 6664 to 8345 in the year during which we have owned the XK, so she is getting used more than in her first 9 years. Happy Growling

Hi Easily done, as soon as you open any doors on the s-type, most of the electrics become live the back lights on the s-type have 2 separate 12 volts feeds to each light, and there live most of the time, because the s-type uses permanent 12v feed to most things and then switched the earth to operate them through control modules so you do have to watch when removing any lamps holders or anything on the car as they are live 12v feed for forty minutes after any door or boot has been opened if in doubt allways disconnect the battery cheers Joe