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  1. https://www.autoreservejaguar.com/accessories/wiper-washer-system/xf-xj-2008-2022-windscreen-washer-pump.html https://www.berkshirejagcomponents.com/products/xf-screen-washer-pump-c2z30987 Good Luck John
  2. Hi Tim Presume you have already had a look at the sills as these are hidden behind the plastic covers and are VERY prone to rust. Mine had some rust but has had full repair plates welded to both sides and the whole underbody is now protected with Lanoguard. Good Luck with yours John
  3. Hi Tim If the piston seal on the master cylinder or slave cylinder is perished it is possible that the fluid simply by passes the piston, so no compression. However you would expect that to be showing as a leak.... John
  4. Hi Tim The brakes are a simple hydraulic circuit. Pressure applied at the pedal is transmited to the rear of the brake pads pushing them onto the disc. So there are a limited number of reasons for your symptoms. Firstly the brake pedal is not compressing the fluid inside the master cylinder. If that part is working OK and there are no leaks in the system the hydraulic pressure must be passed to the slave cylinder. Unless that is seized the pressure will force the pads against the disc. If all parts are free and connected with no leaks, applying pressure at one end will make the other end move.... unless there is air in the system somewhere. Air is compressible, brake fluid is not, so if you have any air in the system it will absorb the applied pressure rather than transmitting it. No leaks suggests an air-lock somewhere. Regards John
  5. How long is a piece of string? 30 mins use on a track day maybe 500 miles gentle driving. My view is the warning is there for a reason, to tell you it needs attention, so I would do it ASAP and drive VERY gently until it was done. Brakes and tyres are top of my list to keep me, and everyone else safe 🙂 Regards John
  6. Hi Tony My understanding is that the car has at least 3 copies of the entire software stored in different locations within the many modules so a competent mechanic with the right tools should be able to restore the corrupted files from individual modules. I think you have been told some porkies as I am very dubious that "Jaguar" would / could do a remote diagnosis particularly through an independent garage rather than a main dealer. My guess is that one or more modules were corrupted when they disconnected / reconnected the battery to work on the washers. John
  7. Personally I would contact my Bank STAT and explain, as identify fraud scam may well be in hand....... Good luck
  8. ....at that price I would be running away rather than walking.....
  9. Simple enough check on the explosive side is that if they have deployed the rear of the bonnet should be obviously raised. I agree the sensors seem to be the ususal cause of problems with this system. Not sure but I think you should be able to read the oil level and pressure with via the OBD port. Might be worth a discussion to see if the seller is willing to take it to a specialist with you.... Depending on the price and your circumstances might be worth a punt 🙂
  10. Hi That looks like the passive mis-fuelling has NOT been triggered as that is bright yellow plastic. The passive device is to prevent fuel flow when a petrol hose HAS been inserted into the filler. I think you are looking at the actiive mis-fuelling device which is designed to prevent a petrol nozzle actually being inserted in the filler. The handbook suggests that you may be simply holding the pump incorrectly.... https://www.ownerinfo.jaguar.com/document/2H/2017/1390844/proc/G1862756/G1901405 Good luck John
  11. Hi Brian That code could be one of a number of issues with the Catalytic Converter. Personally I would get it to an independent Jaguar specialist to sort. This video might help a bit: Good luck John
  12. Hi Clive. This the one? :https://www.britishparts.co.uk/classic-jaguar/jaguar-xjs/steering-suspension/power-steering-hose-cac3654 Regards John
  13. Hi Probably the gear linkage bolts. This video (actually about transmission oil change) describes how to tighten them. I think as it is an American video that "Drivers side" may actually be our passenger side. Good luck John
  14. Hi Paul My guess is that the software on one, or more modules, has been corrupted by the low voltage. It happened to my XF during the Covid lockdown and stopped the rear doors locking / unlocking and the rear windows opening and closing. Sorted under warranty for me by dealer (non-jaguar). I think if the garage use the Autologic system they should be able to sort it for you. Apparently Jag dealers like to replace the module which costs rather a lot.... For the future I would recomend using a battery maintainer (I use Ctek) if you are not using the car for that long, and probably as a regular habit at least every couple of weeks. As an aside I would replace the battery at least every 5 years as they are a consumable and do deteriorate with age/use and particualry if allowed to go flat... Good luck John
  15. .. thats a bugger, there was one left when I posted 😞
  16. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266692167215 Regards John
  17. Hi Patrick. If your DPF warning is amber just take it for a run and it should clear itself after 30 mins or so. If it is red I would advise taking it to a garage where they can properly diagnose and test the problem. Regards John
  18. Hi Patrick I can.t see the image but as a rule going for a drive of at least 30 mins at a constant speed around 50-70 should force a DPF regeneration. (basically your "soot filter" is blocked and the car needs to burn it clean). However, if you have just bought it from a garage you should take it straight back an get them to sort it. Just refer to section 14 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 which requires products sold to be of "satisfactory quality". Regards John
  19. Hi Jon I feel your pain. TX valve on my XF is stuck. £30 valve that needs two screws undoing to replace. Except to get at it you need to remove the entire dashboard and Heating and Ventilation / Air conditioning system 😞 Good luck John
  20. Hi John. Only thing to add to Jim's excellent advice would be to ensure you get the correct "type". I think yours uses an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) rather than a traditional wet cell battery and replacing with the wrong type will almost certainly cause problems. When I got my XF it had a standard wet cell fitted, presumably as they are about half the price of the AGM but often fail within 12 months so if the previous owner was already thinking of selling when it was replaced...... Regards John
  21. Hi Greg, and welcome. Could be a number of things from spark plugs through to fuel pump, and many more.... The good news is that, as it has thrown a CEL, it will have recorded a diagnostic trouble code or codes (DTC). Any garage should be able to read these for you, or it is a really simple thing to do yourself with a code reader. These are readily available on Amazon or Ebay for about £20 ($25). Please let us know how you get on. Regards John
  22. Hi Michael Is this the one? https://www.keymoon.uk/jaguar-s-type-three-button-remote-with-flip-key-fo21.html You may then need to get it programmed to the car but a good auto locksmith should be able to do that. Regards John
  23. That sounds very odd 😞 Only thing that comes to my mind is a faulty ignition key switch or wiring, or possibly power to the fuel pump as, once started, a diesel just keeps running until its fuel supply is cut off or it is starved of air. For it to switch itself of "cleanly" without any misfiring, as you are describing, suggests that either, there is a fault in the key circuit (it thinks you have turned the ignition off). or the fuel pump is losing power and cutting the fuel off. Maybe you could try rummaging around the wires inside the steering column (when parked!) and see if you can replicate the problem? Regards John
  24. Hi Julian. I think you would find that having the fog lights as DLRs is not legal as they are too low. Fog lights are only supposed to be used in fog (when visiblity is below 100m). Also DRL are only usally fitted to the front as they are to improve your visibility to others. Regards John
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