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The results from a reader will depend on how good the reader is. Some of the cheaper ones are not so good at finding/diagnosing codes, other than direct engine related matters. This could be a problem that is not directly engine originated.

My S-Type is currently having sills replaced and the whole underside re-undersealed. It was MOT`d one montha go and was not even picked up for rust. Mainly because the plastic sill covers on the S-Types actually hide the metal sills and they cannot be seen without removing the plastcc covers. That is a real easy job, but MOT inspectors cannot do it because they would have to replace them as well. I had my sill covers removed purposely so as I knew what the score was. I am in a very lucky position, my son in law is Sales Manager at a Main Dealer and they do all of my work. As has been quoted before, "It is not always what you know, but who you know." Good for getting the attention you need, when you need it and also benefits from family rates. Best Wishes when you take the sills off and have a look. Regards, John

Mick Good news and congratulations. Regards, John

Roisin Sounds serious and if it is a loud haeavy sounding knock is probably "Big End Trouble". Will be expensive to repair. I imagine your choices are: 1/ Have the engine repaired........... probably not a good financial action. 2/ Buy a good secondhand engine and have it fitted .......... again probably a dear financial action. 3/ Advertise the car, outlining the fault and hope to get a reasonable offer from someone who has or can acquire a replacement engine. Again not going to be a financial success I would think. Sometimes your first loss is your best loss. I am assuming this car has no sort of warranty or guarantee that you could try claiming on. Best Wishes for an acceptable outcome. Regards, John

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Trevor, Oh so very true. Regards, John

Mick Nothing surprises me these days. I am 72 years of age and have realised that the days on communication/customer service/decency and honesty have long gone. As long as an order has been signed and a deposit made, that is all they are interested in. Admittedly not everywhere is the same story found, but I see it as an ever increasing number. Hope you get thinga sorted prompttly. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Trevor Everyone I have contacted has for sale some "Heat Resistant Tape". However nobody is prepared to quote an upper limit of degrees to which tape can with stand the enclosed environment of an engine bay. My son in law has today solved the problem. He is a=the Sales Manager at a main agent and their technicians have a silicone gel that they recommend and use for this exact job. My S-Type is with them this week having new sills fitted and they are going to do the under bonnet job with the insulation whilst the car is with them. Family connections often prove to be the most productive, and economic as well. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Brian I find that interesting, being from the "Dinosaur Age" and never having been involved with optic technology in vehicles. Having thought about it I can well understand the logic of what you say, in as much as if you have a break/gap in the optical process/route then it plainly will not work. Many thanks for causing the little grey matter to give it some thought. Regards, John

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Robert Good photos of very nice cars. I too will for the time being have to just use my S-Type Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Kevin, You will find it useful. If you put the codes you find on this Forum someone will have some advice/knowledge to offer you. Best Wishes, John

Delia That looks a nice car. Could I suggest that you put a few more details on the listing to aid the potential selling of the car. E.G. Engine Size: 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 etc. Fuel: Petrol or Diesel, Service History: when/what/where and whether there is supporting documents to prove. Best Wishes with your selling. Regards, John

Kevin With Diagnostic Units it is a case of you get what you pay for. A cheaper one will diagnose most engine faults/codes, but for other systems you usually need a slightly higher priced unit. I have two, a Foseal cheaper model with is around £20.00 and copes very well with engine needs. Then I have a iCarsoft CR PRO , which covers all makes of car and which is very good for all systems and is around £225. There are cheaper models that have the software but are specific to car make. I.E. Jaguar. To my mind a diagnostic unit is an essential part of owning and successfully being able to run a Jaguar. That is of course my opinion, which others would be very entitled to disagree with. Good Luck with sorting your car. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Steven An update on this would be interesting. Regards, John

Kevin You do not quote where/what garage is doing these checks that you pay for. Is it a specialist Jaguar Dealer or a Main Agent or just a general garage. As a suggestion have you thought about using an independent Jaguar specialist. I would be very inclined not to pay for work being done if it were not done to my satisfaction and requirement. Do you have a diagnostic unit of your own. If you have list any codes that are showing up and someone on this Forum will sure to be able to give some suggestions for you in respect of identifying your problem/s. Hope you do get it sorted. Best Wishes and Regards, John