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Hi Dr Daryl, I presume you mean a 2013 XK - keyboard finger trouble! Welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring - hope you have many happy journeys. N6 JMX

Hi Carl, it is by no means a certainty, but if your secondary / auxiliary battery has "failed" and therefore cannot provide the voltage to the sensitive electronics during stop / start activity, then that could be a reason as to why the stop / start system is not working. I am sure others can comment further, but as far as I am aware, if the main battery has a decent enough charge for the brain to know it has the power to restart the engine + the secondary battery has the capability to supply the sensitive circuits during an engine stop, then, unless the start / stop has been disabled manually / switched off, then it should work. Under normal situations when both battery circuits are good, there may be the odd occasion when the stop / start system is inoperable (The dash light is scored out) and this is due to the main battery being low on power for any number of reasons, typically too many earlier starts as may happen in crawling traffic. N6 JMX

Hi Carl, not sure if your issues are battery related, but might be. Have you checked the fuses, sounds like a circuit is out of synch. If your secondary battery is still the original from 2013, presumably your main battery could also have been original equipment, then I would go for a replacement of the secondary battery. Modern cars, especially Jaguar are VERY sensitive to voltage fluctuations and a poor battery is a prime cause of these. I believe the secondary battery only comes into play to feed the voltage sensitive circuits when the car is operating in start / stop mode. Does your start / stop mode operate under normal circumstances? N6 JMX

I am pleased to announce that the Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts' Day will take place on Saturday the 28th of June 2025 at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, (The Transport Museum). Entry will cost £10 per vehicle and pre-registration is required. All monies raised will be used to support our chosen charity for 2025, which is Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The event in 2024 raised over £1,500 for the charity. Plus a great day out was had by everyone who came along, exhibitors and visitors alike. For those of you who have not visited the Riverside Museum, it is a fantastic building with a stunning collection of Scotland’s transport history, plus it has a permanently moored Tall Ship, The Glenlee on the River Clyde, immediately adjacent to the Riverside – actually on the quayside of the museum. In addition, the newly opened Partick to Govan pedestrian bridge allows easy access to the attractions on the south side of the River Clyde. Accordingly, there is lots to see and do. Plus, there is a restaurant and café onsite as well. For “the other half” that may wish to experience the retail therapy that Glasgow – the Second City of the Empire - can offer, rather than chat about the fabulous Jaguars on display, there is a regular bus service from the front of the museum to the heart of the city and return. More details available and register by contacting Jim Mann on email at [email protected] N6 JMX

Hi Liam, there is a company in Byfleet, Surrey, called Cartronics who do lots of upgrade kit for modern cars, including Apple CarPlay for various Jaguars. The website link is below, or you could simply put "Cartronics" into your search engine if you don't like clicking on links. I had some discussions with them in 2024, they know what they are doing, but it is not a cheap modification. Jaguar Media & Sound Upgrades N6 JMX

Hi Graeme, message received and the instructions have been emailed to you. Good luck. N6 JMX

Hi Graeme, as you will find, the dealerships are not a great deal of help to us owners at the moment - they are still hacked off with Jaguar Cars Ltd. Afraid that disc based Satnav systems are from the dinosaur era and, whilst you may be able to locate "pirate" discs on some web based auction sites, they can potentially do more harm than good. All is not lost however as there is a very real and positive upgrade available for your car, which will give you all of the journey latest information and allow several other upgrades to be undertaken in the future - such as install a reversing camera. From what you say, your car is fitted with the central screen, which just happens to be the same size and shape as the Garmin Satnav solution. There is a very simple process whereby you remove the original screen - it served very little purpose other than out of date journey information - and replace it with a Garmin, complete with WIFI enabled updates for life, plus real time traffic information. There was an article in one of the JAGUAR magazines some time back on how to complete the work, but if you want to have a look at the mechanics of completing this simple upgrade, then send me a PM with your email address and I will send you a detailed instruction sheet. Alternatively, post back here and I will get back to you. Incidentally, I am based near Aberdeen and will be arranging a Jaguar Gathering at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow on Saturday the 28th of June 2025 - a follow-up to the event in 2024. More details on this event will be posted in the near future. N6 JMX

Hi Darren, you need access to a Jaguar system called TOPIX to get a full spec sheet. Your local Jaguar Dealership should be able to get that for free - TOPIX has a subscription model so you could also put it in a search engine and buy a short timeframe access, which is relatively inexpensive. Alternative is to request a build sheet for your VIN from Jaguar Customer Services - they might be inclined to assist. N6 JMX

Unless your car has stop / start technology as standard, it would be a waste of money to fit the AGM version of the battery. Suggest you go to the Kwik Fit website and go to the battery tab and insert your registration number. The website will show the various batteries suitable for your car. Remember to double check the size / dimensions as an unsecured battery is an MoT failure. You don't need to buy the battery at Kwik Fit, you can do a search to find the best value in your area. But the website takes the guess work out of the equation. N6 JMX

Hi Geoff, the ability of the battery to start the engine is not a good indicator of the battery condition these days. Even a 2005 car has a lot of electronics incorporated and these are very voltage sensitive. So, even though the car can be started by the existing battery, I would suggest that you get it properly checked by an Auto Electrician - if you don't have the tools and knowledge to do it yourself. Incidentally, perceived wisdom is to consider a car battery, lead acid variety, a consumable item and change when it gets to around 5-years old. Do you know the age of your battery? A series of voltage checks will be required at various stages of the operation to truly assess the battery condition. I am sure someone will be along shortly to advise exactly what the various readings should be, but as a starter: 1. With the engine running, i.e. charging from the alternator, the voltage should be in the region of 14.6V 2. After a long run and stopping the engine, the voltage should be in the region of 13.6V if checked immediately on stopping the engine 3. If placed on a charger / conditioner, then fully charged should give a reading of around 12.8V with the reading taken at least 3 - 4 hours after disconnecting the charger, i.e. given the chance to settle 4. If the reading 3 - 4 hours after disconnecting from the charger were to be 12.5V, then the battery is potentially only at 50% charge Please note that batteries are individual, subject to varying duty cycles and at this time of the year, winter and cold, they will not be at their best condition in any event. N6 JMX

Hi Owen, have you looked on the JEC Classifieds website? There is currently a V12 S3 Coupe for sale there at a very reasonable price - for an E-type. The link below should take you there. Incidentally, there are a total of 8 E-types for sale on the JEC site, ranging in price across the spectrum - but all should be ex enthusiasts' cars. jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=cars-for-sale&id=13539 N6 JMX

Hi Mark, well done you and welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring. Post a few photos once you have it on the driveway. Have a great festive season. N6 JMX

Have you repositioned the fob battery as the contacts within the fob are quite fragile and can easily lose touch with the battery in the fob? Do you have a second fob, i.e. 2 x keys? Have you tried to use the second key? N6 JMX

Hi Tim, if there is no pressure resistance whatsoever, it has to be a leak somewhere in the system. When you try to pump the brakes, does the system lose fluid and need to be topped up? Have you taken the brake servo apart to check that is sound? Have you looked underneath to determine if there are any patches of fluid on the ground beneath the car? N6 JMX

Hi Kevin, repair or replacement is down to how much you value your car. Repairs are never that successful, unless you remove the complete headlining from the car and completely remove the old glue and effectively start again. It can be a DIY task, but if you are not competent with spanners and scrapers, best left to a trim specialist, who will likely advise a replacement. This can be a new cloth, if the backing board is still fine, or it can be a complete new fitment. There are plenty of trimmers around who could undertake the complete task, or just supply you the new / replacement material. Type "Headliner Replacement Service" into your search engine to research potential near you. N6 JMX

Hi Norm, the manual for the 2001 model will be startingly similar between the early years as there were no, real, changes until the 4.2 litre engine came along in 2002. Also in 2002 there were some external detail revisions and some minor interior revisions, such as the seats. The 6-speed transmission was also introduced in 2002. There used to be sites where the manuals could be downloaded as a PDF, but I believe most are now no longer available, but perhaps others on here will know differently. The point about the "cheap" owner's handbooks, is that they may well NOT be the actual handbooks, but copies of the PDF download - typically not bound. The best location for an actual owner's manual would be a specialist Jaguar Breaker - these folks often sell them on eBay and other such sites, but if you contact them directly, they should be able to assist. As a starting point, I would suggest making contact with Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, who knows the X-100 cars intimately and is also a great source of parts to keep these cars looking good. Find Dave at: DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist N6 JMX

Hi Jon, I agree completely with John. I recently had the mechanic tell me that my rear pads were worn 85% and the warning message had not appeared at that point. Hence, your pads are worn further that 85%, so a change before further use is a good idea. N6 JMX

Well the big reveal has happened and, once again it is all wrong! A pink Jaguar, I don't think so. Why is the "design concept" a long nosed 2-door coupe, when there is nothing to put under the long bonnet AND Jaguar have already stated they will not be building 2-door coupe's anytime soon? As for the "copy nothing" - look again. Practically every angle reflects a car from history, not least of which Bugatti and TVR are on view. N6 JMX

Suggest you make contact with a chap called Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, see link below. DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist N6 JMX

Long shot, but does the car potentially have an aftermarket security system fitted, whereby the previous owner obtained the power feed from a circuit that included the wipers? Wipers need the ignition on feed to operate, so potentially there is a short circuit occurring within the wiper switch mechanism or motor, that is taking out the ignition feed when activated. Try and find a good second hand wiper switch and substitute, or alternatively, access the wiper motor itself and disconnect the power supply, Then try the switching on of the wipers with the engine running to see if the fault persists. Outcome will point to the switch - if the engine cuts out - or the motor - if the engine continues to run as normal. N6 JMX

Hi Norm, best place to seek these documents is on the well known auction sites. Alternatively, approach one of the specialist brokers, but probably one where you live to keep the cost reasonable. N6 JMX

Hi Robert, never experienced this cut out in any vehicle before, but would suspect a connection between the rain and the cut out engine, to have an electrical sub plot. It sounds like a water ingress to an important part of the vehicle's electrics which was "loaded" when you turned on the wipers - perhaps a coincidence, but worth looking for commonality in the circuit - like ignition on. Did it restart afterwards, or has it remained "dead" since occurring? You state "the car still had electrics", what do you mean by that? Were the lights on at the time and remained on, did the dashboard light up, did any warning lights come up, are there any stored codes to be read? N6 JMX

Hi Trevor, you could use an identical road wheel as a spare, therefore 18inch, or you could procure the 18 inch space saver spare. The important point is to procure a spare wheel with the correct PCD for the bolt pattern of your hubs and the correct offset. If you want the space saver option, look at the Road Hero range - they provide a kit to include all of the other peripherals you will need, i.e. jack, wheel brace, chocks, etc. Kwik Fit operate an agency for Road Hero, so you can get advice from your local service centre. N6 JMX

Hi David, I think the belt change should be 10 years and the gearbox oil and filter change at 60,000 miles, so good to have them completed soonest. I think a lot of the smaller garages are looking at booking some 2 weeks ahead, which is probably a consequence of the outrageous labour charges at main dealers. Typically a factor of times four! Perhaps an Auto Electrician could offer you an earlier looksee? N6 JMX

Hi David, welcome to Jaguar motoring. Not sure of any Jaguar independents adjacent to you, but there is always Prestige Jaguar in Paisley if you need a true specialist, but for initial repairs, like a new alternator and scanning for codes, most of the independent garages can be used and have access to suitable multi marque diagnostics. Probably worth asking whomever serviced / repaired your previous vehicles, where presumably you have a history. N6 JMX