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Cheers Joe.. apparently the alternator is pushing out 19 vaults, so I will have to replace that as well because its obviously overcharging everything and frying the battery... So thats my next step.. Thanks.. Greg

Having big problems with my 3,2 XJ8... I stupidly let the battery go completely flat.. After replacing the battery I am getting a few fault messages, including ABS and stability control fault.. But the most serious is GEARBOX FAULT and the car goes into limp home mode, If I turn off the engine everything is back to normal for about 30 seconds, then back to limp home and gearbox fault message.. The Car was running perfectly before the battery change... Please Help Me, !!!!!

Thanks... I have Emailed Steve, but no reply yet... I need this number in the next few days or else my insurance will cost me another 70.00. Heres hoping that someone can provide my number prety quickly... Thanks.. Greg

My Insurance company are asking me for a membership number of the owners club, so that they can apply my discount.. Can someone please provide me with my membership number.... Thanks.. Greg

Thanks For your help.....

Thanks for the reply, the only ones I can Find on Ebay are from USA, so not sure if they are the same as UK spec, and they are asking about £80.00 including postage... Thanks... Greg

Hi, Does anyone have any spare Handbooks for a 1998 XJ8 please.. I would ideally like the full set, but just the main instruction manual would help.. I am prepared to pay a reasonable fee for these, and I could collect them if your in the Lancashire/Manchester area, or send you the postage cost... I want the genuine items, not downloaded files... Thanks.. Greg 07931 161618

I am insured with Footman James. They are the cheapest that I have found by a long way

My Windows keep misting up really badly and take ages to clear, I have had the Air-Con checked and re-gassed, and there are no wet carpets or anything like that.. Someone said its the pollen filter but the garage says its not that either... Its especially bad in the rain or worst of all if I go through a car wash I can not see to drive out... Any sugestions are welcomed

Why do you think that this is a wind up,? my insurance company have give me a 25% discount for being a member of a Jaguar Club, I am now paying £132.00 per year fully comp inc international break down cover, next best quote I could find was £654.00. I think that it proves that its worth shopping arround... Greg

Finally got the bugger off, not an easy job but if anyone is in the same situation this is how I did it (I am not saying this is the correct method, but its the only way I could do it)... First of all you have to cut off the leather around the top and remove that, then remove the foam rubber cushioning. Next you have a metal knob which just pulls off, then you have a hard plastic collar which needs to be sawn off. Then you are done and ready to replace with your new one... Its a time consuming fiddly job, but it now looks miles better..

Cheers Dave, I think that I am going to have to destroy it to get it off as its just falling apart with the amount of force needed to remove it, unfortunately I am having to buy a universal replacement for now untill I can find an original one at a sensible price. The Quote from Jaguar for a gear knob is £143.00 +vat which seems alittle excessive as the price of one for an auto is only £30.00

Can anyone please tell me how to remove the old tatty gear nob from my 2000 S Type. Its manual not automatic, some people say to push it down because there is a spring clip but others say just unscrew it. I have tried both and only resulted in making it look even more tatty.. Thanks.. Greg

Chris, my insurance company gives a good discount for being a member, and no other company has even come close to there quote of £290.00... Give them a ring and see what they can do for you, I dont think you will be dissapointed. Please Let me know if this is any good tou you . Cheers. Greg ... Footman James Insurance Phone Number 0843 357 1936