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Awesome video of the XKR-S GT......enjoy !!!

Wow....that's expensive! Mind you, if you love your car...its got to be worth it :)

Hi Ricky I'm not to sure about fibre optic aftermarket amplifiers but most of the top end prestige cars seem to be equipped with them from the factory. I'm sure if you fitted an aftermarket one how it may affect the operation with regards to the CanBus network and if it will need coding in. I hope some other members may have come across this one and can help you with more information. Regards, Trevor

Good luck and look forward to hearing how it all goes

Thanks Patrick, these manuals are perfect for downloading by members...we have started uploading more of them in the Jaguar Knowledgebase section of this forum.

Hi Phillip It sounds like you could have air in the cooling system. Generally this does not naturally occur but if you have a small coolant leak somewhere in the system or if there has been any work carried out on the cooling system then this could have introduced some air into the heater. The way to determine this is to feel the heater hoses and if they are hot and then further along there is a cold area then that's where the air is (which blocks the flow of coolant). The solution then is to purge the air by letting it out through a bleed point or temporarily loosening a hose clip to enable the air to escape. Alternatively, It could be the hot/cold air heater distribution flap or motor stuck in the cold position. Possibly cycling the hot/cold heater control backwards and forwards may assist in getting it operational again. Hope this helps? Please keep us updated on this fault as it may affect other members who are now switching their heating onto the hot setting. Regards, Trevor

Hi John would be nice to hear how you get on with the evaluation after a month or so...its good to get feedback on products with unbiased opinions. Thanks Regards, Trevor

Jaguar SatNav Diagnostic information S419-15 Navigation System.pdf

http://www.captainjaguarscathouse.com/Electrical_Reference.htm

Hi Mark Firstly, Welcome to the club! Automatic transmissions have changed considerably over the past twenty years. Noticeably, features like the paddle shift...to take some control over the gear shifting and giving the driver some input. But also, the auto transmission is now completely electronically controlled and if programmed properly at the development stage should provide the best shift patterns and also take into account the overall vehicle economy. It may also shift up later to allow the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to regenerate and keep the system clean and unclogged. Regards, Trevor

A big thank you to all the Jaguar Owners Club members that attended our Jaguar Factory Tour on 24th September 2013. It was great to meet you all and it proved to be a really interesting day both at the Jaguar factory and also the Coventry Transport Museum. I hope you all had a great time and can recommend the tour to other club members who weren't able to attend this time? We have attached a short write up of the visit and also check out the photos in the gallery. If you have any photos of the tour that you would like to share, please upload them in the website gallery. JAGUAR FACTORY TOUR.pdf

Hi Patrick I have researched your fault and managed to find a Jaguar Bulletin for diagnosis of the SatNav system. As Ian has suggested, there may be another separate issue with the heating system, although if the power supply has been interrupted at any point (fuse blown, etc) this could have an effect on the individual systems. I would therefore, check the fuses have not blown before embarking on further diagnosis and component replacement. I hope this helps and that you do not have to resort to selling the car :( Regards, Trevor Jaguar Diagnostic - Document Attached S419-15 Navigation System.pdf

It may be worthwhile retracing your steps....making sure all connectors have been plugged back together, ensuring no wiring has been trapped, check the fuses and power supply to the solenoid. Other possible faults could be a faulty replacement unit or if the battery has been disconnected then the locking may need resetting. Let me know how you get, but I would recommend the basics first...fuses, power supply, connectors, etc. Hope this helps? Trevor

Hi Neil Unfortunately, your door locking problem is a common fault and one that is quite awkward, but not impossible to resolve. As Keymeister has correctly stated, you will need to remove the interior door card to gain access to the faulty door lock solenoid. This can be made easier by removing the rear seat to allow greater access to the retaining screws on the door card. Once you have gained access to the door lock mechanism, you can either try to jiggle the mechanism levers until the door unlocks but if this doesn't work then the only other way is to break the plastic unit apart with a hammer and chisel...sounds brutal but it does then release the door. It would be wise to have a replacement door lock mechanism to hand to beforehand, so as not to leave the car unlockable whilst waiting for parts! Hope this helps? Trevor

A Jaguar promotional film featuring the new F-Type....aptly named 'Desire' http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/24/jaguar-releases-desire-short-film-starring-f-type-and-damian-lew/

Managed to sit in this actual car at the Jaguar Factory....nice!!! http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/24/jaguar-releases-desire-short-film-starring-f-type-and-damian-lew/

Seem to be getting quite a lot of positive feedback on TerraClean lately. Thanks, Trevor

Hi Col Welcome to the club. Glad to hear your enjoying your Jaguar experience :) May you have many years of trouble free motoring. Regards, Trevor

Hi Dave Welcome to the club! Glad to hear that you have found your way back to a Jaguar. I hope you enjoy many years of trouble free (and fun!) motoring. Regards, Trevor

Hi Keith Welcome to the club! Its satisfying to know that your Jaguar hasn't presented any problems...carry on enjoying it :) Regards, Trevor

Hi Paddy, Welcome to the club! Hope your car gives you that 'feel good factor', I'm sure it will...enjoy it! Regards, Trevor

Hi Ricky, Your car should have two Air Mass Meters (left and right banks). I'm not sure what specific characteristics to the performance of the vehicle it will make by fitting an induction kit though? Regards, Trevor

probably the best thing really...it can turn out to be an expensive repair if anything goes wrong.

I believe from memory that you depress the handbrake switch to the 'off' position whilst switching the ignition off. It would also help to leave the gearshift in neutral but do not leave the ignition on when carrying out the task. It may be prudent to get a garage to change the pads if it doesn't drive back the handbrake as this can be carried out with a scanner. Good luck! Trevor

Hi Neil, You should be able to disengage the electronic handbrake by holding the switch whilst switching off the ignition. Once the handbrake is off, you can retract the calipers by turning the pistons anti-clockwise until flush into the caliper. It would help to crack the bleed nipple loose and capture the lost fluid when winding in the pistons, as this will prevent the fluid pressure being forced back up the system and damaging the ABS unit. Remember to pump the brake pedal when finished! Hope this helps? Regards, Trevor