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Hi Caio, if a replacement engine is now the thinking, then I suggest you speak with a Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, who specialise in new and used replacements for the X100 (your model). You can find Dave's details at the safe link below: DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist Alternatively, there are specialist breakers for Jaguars such as Auto Reserve. N6 JMX

Hi Duane, you have found the Forum pages okay and if you scroll further down you will come to a Market Place section, where you can post in the "Jaguars For Sale" tab. N6 JMX

Hi Alexander, If you explore a little further down the pages of the Forum, you will find a "For Sale" section where your E-type for disposal would be better placed to find a potential buyer. It is currently in a section of the Forum where the addition of a new posting will take it off the front pages and very few folks will think to check the technical areas for a car that is for sale! I would also respectfully suggest that you need to be a bit clearer about the whereabouts of the location of both yourself and the car. Your profile information indicates that you are not in the UK, yet the car appears to have a UK registration plate. You also don't provide any information that might interest a potential buyer, i.e. does the car run, drive and stop, if not when was it last road legal. Information regarding number of previous owners, service record and other pertinent details will also help stimulate interest. Additionally, there is no method of getting to communicate with you, other than via an open forum, which is not an ideal medium to sell / buy a car so you may wish to consider how people contact you. Just some thoughts to consider. N6 JMX

X150 wind deflectors are available from recognised suppliers such as Adamesh and Paramount Performance, circa £180 each. I got mine from Adamesh at least 15 years ago and it has been excellent. correct shape and can stay in place even with the top up. N6 JMX

Hi Kevin, first check has to be the tyre pressures, check all round to ensure correct pressures are maintained. Secondly, try the car on a different road, sometimes the carriageway can cause some weird feedback issues through the steering. Can you tell if the steering inputs are working correctly, i.e. car moves under steering control to change lanes properly? Check wheel alignment - all 4 wheels specifically, especially if you have been in contact with potholes recently. Whilst the alignment is being checked, have the mechanic check for any play in the bearings and bushes. Any play in the system can cause the front end to feel "woolly", or floaty. N6 JMX

Hi Martin, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring, especially nice in an XKR. E5 petrol is the fuel of choice, with 98, 99 and 100 available depending on forecourt used. The XKR will of course sort itself out if you need to use E10 fuel, but most folks shy away from this for a wide range of reasons. N6 JMX

This is the workshop image of the fuel tank and fuel filler pipe on the X150 model. If you open the image and zoom in, you will see that the vapour pipe from the fuel tank to the filler head, connects to the filler head in the funnel element of the assembly. If you don't fully insert the fuel pump nozzle into the filler head, then the outcome should be obvious. The standard petrol pump choke back pressure is normally set VERY low so as to prevent fuel spillage onto the forecourt and across folks paintwork. N6 JMX

Hi Philip, we are each entitled to believe what we want. My experience has shown that it is not the fault of the car. N6 JMX

Hi Peter, so if it was replaced in 2019, it is now in the consideration zone of needing to be changed (5 and a half years old), irrespective of what a garage tester says. Your choice, continue to experience problems generated by a battery not providing the stable voltage the sensitive electronics in the vehicle require, or change the battery and eliminate that issue for peace of mind. Only you can make the choice. N6 JMX

Hi Ryan, check out the site for Mr12Volt at the safe link below. Mr12Volt Car Interface N6 JMX

Hi Peter, sorry but it really is time to invest in a replacement battery - see all the reasons in the above thread. If your battery is original - Jaguar sticker in place - it is well past its best. N6 JMX

Hi Folks, in all of these cases the fault does not lie with the car but the petrol pumps which have their choke cut off pressure set too low. The fault should be notified to the attendant in order that he can log it as a fault for rectification during the next pump maintenance cycle. I appreciate it is frustrating and that their are some "apparent" tricks to circumvent the isue, but believe me, this is a well researched issue and it is always the pump at fault. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, unless there is a fault developing in the steering rack, which is unlikely, I would jack up the front end and undertake the lock to lock reset with nil load on the front end to see if that makes any difference. If the steering position sensor goes, then the input feeling is very different. The turn in feels light and there is no self centring return, i.e. you need to manually rotate the steering wheel back to the straight ahead position. Whilst the front end is off the ground, check the play in bearings and bushes just to be sure. Otherwise, enjoy the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring. N6 JMX

Hi Dominic, good that you think your imagination is playing a part in your issues, but keep an eye on it. It could be something as simple as a slight air leak on the inlet side, which seals up when the engine warms up. A smoke test might reveal a culprit, but remember to do it with a cold engine. N6 JMX

Hi Tim, beautiful looking machine. The first port of call for any history research should be the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT), who hold all of the original build records for all Jaguar, including SS, cars since 1931. One can apply for a heritage certificate for your vehicle and you can see more by following the safe link below: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust N6 JMX

Hi Peter, I believe there is a time out element to the smart key where if it does not have power from the fob battery for a certain period it loses it's programme and that may well have happened to you during the swap over. I believe the programming of the keys for the Modern XK (X150) has to be undertaken by a dealer and of course you need to provide proof positive that you are the owner of the vehicle for which you are trying to reprogram the keys. N6 JMX

Hi James, I would not be too quick to dismiss the dealer as to the extent of the requirements. Many manufacturers took many steps to reduce costs / expand profitability, and not installing parts / capability that wasn't being paid for by the first customer were not installed. In addition to the wiring harness, there would be switch pack amendments, software update and of course the all important motors to fold the mirrors - it's a lot of parts. That said, are you positive your XF does not have folding mirrors, just not switched on? In some vehicles, there is a tab in the vehicle settings menu to make mirrors fold automatically on locking, on others there is a requirement to hold the lock button on the fob for several seconds to make the mirrors fold. And, on some, the mirrors are folded by pressing both adjustment buttons on the door armrest at the same time. Have you experimented? N6 JMX

Hi Phillip, there may well be someone closer to you, but prime recommendation would be Swallows Jaguar near Bristol, about 90 minutes from Sherborne. See them at the link below: Swallows Jaguar Specialist | Servicing, Performance & Motorsport for JLR N6 JMX

Hi Karl, I don't believe that the XKR exhaust, as in the photo, will fit and work on your XK. The XK does not have the system to operate the active exhaust of the XKR. I may be wrong, but pretty sure that is the case. You would need to seek out additional expertise before shelling out any monies on a purchase. If you wanted the XK to sound "more fruity", then the simple solution is to remove the centre silencer boxes (2 off) from the car, replacing with straight through pipes. A simple and easy upgrade, which should not be too expensive. Alternatively, speak to Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, who may be able to advise you on your planned swap and who will also be able to guide you on the removal of the centre silencers. See the website DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist N6 JMX

Hi Mike, reverting to the triple gauge dash is quite an involved task. Not impossible, but not for the faint hearted. However, have you considered an upgrade to your in dash Satnav with a modern replacement, which looks completely original, but has a whole host of additional features, including the potential to add a reversing camera? This upgrade is within the capability of a competent home enthusiasts and can generally be completed in a couple of hours. If you would like more information on this option, send me a private message (PM) with your email, via this site, and I will email you full instructions including photo steps. N6 JMX

Hi Brandi, not sure what you are meaning by a "peripheral" alarm system, Your 2011 XK convertible is already outfitted with a "perimeter" alarm as well as an intrusion sensor alarm. The perimeter alarm works on all openings into the vehicle - doors, bonnet (hood) and boot (trunk). The intrusion sensor works to determine if anything is moving around inside the vehicle - such as a pet. If you drop the hood and then double lock the vehicle by pressing the lock button on the fob twice (x2), the full alarm will be set. Then try reaching into the vehicle to pick up a cap or sweater resting on the rear seat and the alarm will be set off. Refer to your owners handbook for more details - typically around page 27 - 28. N6 JMX

Hi Garry, not sure about the USB in the armrest, but it probably will be disabled. I use that for the iPod connection, so effectively plays through the touchscreen selection screen for the audio. If no touchscreen, then you would not be able to select it. N6 JMX

Hi Garry, I have not installed the Mr 12 Volt system, but I know someone who has. The following is the beginning and end of their initial review - altogether favourable, but takes a little getting used to initially. "First a few words on understanding what you are getting and how to make the best of the new ways of managing your in-car experience. Understand that if you like to listen to the radio or your own music that everything in the car becomes redundant and gets replaced by the apps on your phone. I suggest you install Radioplayer, BBC Sounds and Global Player to cover most common radio stations or your favourite native DAB/Radio apps. If you like to listen to your own music library, make sure it is loaded onto your phone. Spotify, Apple Music or any other streaming service will also all play very well through the CarPlay system although you may want to tweak the sound with the programmable graphic equaliser. Note when in use the last three used apps always appear to the left of the CarPlay screen, and it will open your chosen maps last used sat nav automatically when you get into the car. To minimise the number of apps that will display go into your phone System Settings - General - CarPlay and clean up the display by removing any apps that you don’t want or need to be shown on the screen(s). Keep only the ones you want....... ........This installation has, in my view, brought the car back into the 21st Century by replacing the more than archaic sat nav with a system that is far more functional and versatile. It can easily be personalised and after some two thousand miles driving from Surrey to Cornwall then on to Spain and Portugal and home in the last five weeks it has just made the whole driving experience so much better. In all, highly recommended and also available for wireless Android auto for non-iPhone users." N6 JMX

Hi Karl, as you picked the photo from eBay I am sure you are aware that folks on there want £1000 - £2000 for a rear silencer. Have you tried speaking to the likes of Paramount Performance or Adamesh? These folks offer performance exhaust upgrades for the X150. They may have the rear silencer sitting available from a motor they upgraded, alternatively, they may offer a new upgrade for a price that compares favourably with a second hand replacement part. N6 JMX

Hi Tony, do you know the age and history of your battery. The ability of the battery to start the car is no longer the definitive indicator of a good battery as the sensitive electronics of a modern car, especially a Jaguar must have a stable voltage supply at all times. If you don't know the battery history, or if you do know that the battery is more than 5 years old, then the first part of the fault finding MUST be to change the battery. As your car is a 2016 model, it could well still have the original battery installed - probably has a Jaguar sticker on it. Ensure any replacement battery is of the correct rating and dimensions as it must fit into the battery tray and be secured - an MoT failure for an unsecured battery. Go to the Kwik Fit website and locate the "Battery" tab, enter your registration number and post code and then click search. The site does all of the hard work for you and once you have found the correct battery, you can run a separate search to find it at the best price - don't need to purchase it from Kwik Fit of course. A lot of folks suggest the Battery Mega Store as offering good prices, but remember you need to be able to fit it, or pay around £30 for a local garage to install the battery you purchase. Once you have confirmed the battery history and / or change, come back and let us know for further advice. N6 JMX