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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

There are multiple aliases on the websites for scam artists, with the most popular being "Ary", but that is not the only one. Bell Wrighty Jenifer Johnson, Mio, Arthur Wilson, etc. Any person willing to buy sight unseen and deposit additional funds has to be suspicious. Protect your bank account details ASAP. N6 JMX

Wow, 1 day along and the internet REALLY doesn't like the new advert for Jaguar. Between the new badging and a Telly Tubby "full woke" advert, they really have lost the plot! N6 JMX

I think the medallion version is supposed to be a J and an R, representing the first and last letters of "JaguaR", but to me it simply looks like 2 x J. Which from my time in business says "If you need to explain it, then it doesn't work"! one has to wonder where they plan to use this stupid look? On wheel cap centres it is going to look even worse - are they also designing in Rolls Royce style centre caps which rotate to always be the correct way up? Looks like most folks are appalled by the new brand - social media seems to think so anyway. Wonder if they PR Group did any focus work with Jaguar Enthusiasts ahead of unveiling? N6 JMX

There is a another post from the same chap (Steve) in the New Owners section where the car he is looking at is a "low" miles (28,000) 2009 facelift X-150 with a sketchy service history and these 2 x faults showing - from a private seller, meaning nil warranty. Asking price is £16.5k and whilst the Pedestrian System can be the front sensors, my experience is that the explosive cartridges are the most common fault - they need not have deployed (making the bonnet unable to close) but they do have age related deficiency's that requires them to be replaced. For that price and poor presentation / service record, I would walk away, there are plenty good examples available with more protection. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, the "Pedestrian System" is an explosive device under the trailing edge of the bonnet, next to the bulkhead, on the Modern XK. It's job is to raise the bonnet in a frontal accident, potentially with a pedestrian, so as to avoid their head making contact with the substantially more solid engine underneath. You would have thought that any pedestrian being in a collision with a low slung GT would not be overly concerned about what their head was about to impact, but there you go! These cannisters, there are 2 of them, can and do fail for no apparent reason and generally have a significant cost to replace, which is a professional task. Budget for circa £1,500 if you can find new replacements. The engine oil level on the Modern XK is not visible by checking on a dipstick, there isn't one. The oil level is checked via a readout on the dash. Not sure how that sensor works, or where it is located, as I have never heard of it developing a fault before. It may simply be lack of use, but perhaps not. Unless this is definitely the car for you and you are prepared to spend (lots of) money investigating and correcting faults, walk away. There are plenty of good cars out there. Any owner who is trying a private sale of a car with faults is not an enthusiast and one can not be sure of what other aspects of the car are "hidden". N6 JMX

Hi Wayne, your supplying / servicing dealership should be able to download the build sheets for your car, but don't delay before they lose access with the changes happening at Jaguar / JLR. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, I have had my XKR Convertible since 2012 (second owner after Jaguar Cars Ltd) and in that time it has been the perfect car for me, although it has always been a "Summer Car", meaning it doesn't get taken out onto the salted roads of the Northeast winters. Consequently, the undersides are in perfect / original condition with zero corrosion, not even surface rust. That said, I have come across X-150 models (aluminium body) with severe underbody corrosion to the steel subframes and crossmembers. Accordingly, my advice is always to purchase the best you can afford but look very closely at all aspects of the car's metalwork. Cars used all year round, or which have spent at least part of their life living by the seaside, can have quite significant underbody corrosion. Ideally you want to see it on a ramp, or at least be prepared to crawl around to get the best view of the underside, especially the rear end, using a torch or inspection lamp. Similarly, the aluminium body can corrode - it obviously doesn't rust, but that does not make it corrosion free. Stone chips on the leading edge of the bonnet, front edge of the roof and A-Pillars, plus trailing edges of the doors and the boot lid can all develop the white, powdery, corrosion products of aluminium. Look closely as these corrosion products can cause the paint to bubble, just like on a steel bodied car with surface rust. You also want a car with a full service history, preferably from a main dealer or specialist independent. The 5.0 litre engines are very strong and robust, but like all mechanical devices, they do need to be looked after. Servicing should be annual, irrespective of the low mileage covered, plus there are a number of age related service items that should be covered, especially if you are looking at the early 5.0 engines - supercharger belt, auxiliary belt, gearbox oil and filter to name just a few. The XKCC (XK Car Club) has a very strong contingent in North Wales and would be a sound investment to join them - it only costs £10 per annum. The local coordinator is very active, organising runs, drive-outs, site visits and a strong social scene. Look them up at the link below. They would also be on hand to offer advice and input to you ahead of any final selection. Home | XKCC For Pete from Gloucestershire with the XK8 (X-100 model), your waist trims can be replaced by profiled rubber trims, generally available on eBay or other auction sites and are practically indistinguishable from the aluminium covered versions fitted originally. There are also firms which will offer refurbished units. If you have any difficulty finding these, come back here and leave a message. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, welcome to the JOV Forum and good luck with finding the correct XKR for yourself. I suspect the independent you are referring to is The North Wales Jag Centre, see link below. Master Tech Jaguar Service and Repair – North Wales Jag Centre Ltd I have not used them myself, but have heard quite decent things about them from other members I know. An alternative is Horner and Hudson Ltd, who are a little bit away in Macclesfield, but these guys have a good reputation in the Modern XK arena. Independent Jaguar Specialist Manchester Cheshire Northwest Don't know if you have looked at the Classifieds Section of the JEC for any potential purchase - there are currently 28 cars listed on there, albeit not all are 5.0 XKR, but there lots to consider. N6 JMX

This is a strange one as there does not appear to be a TPMS reset option within the touchscreen menus. The best that I can locate is that the system will "reset itself" after driving the vehicle for at least 15 minutes and then stopping and leaving the vehicle standing (locked) for 15 minutes before driving off once more. There are various speed settings mentioned for the drive, but at least over 30MPH, implies access to a dual carriageway / motorway, and in some cases over 50MPH, but that seems a shade OTT. In another (non Jaguar) vehicle i have, the TPMS is a menu check option, but you still need to drive the vehicle around 10 minutes for it to recalibrate itself. Have you driven the car for any distance since resetting the tyre pressures? N6 JMX

Recently had a colleague with the same requirement but on a 2008 XKR, which part was NLA from any of the usual sources. Problem solved by a local hydraulics company which can make up a suitable hose and connectors from the original used as a template. N6 JMX

I appreciate that Jaguar made a 3.0 litre in both petrol and diesel format, but I am pretty sure they never fitted a DPF, or an associated warning lamp, to the petrol option! N6 JMX

Hi Peter, a bit of confusion in your post methinks. If it's a V8, it would be a petrol car and not have a DPF. If it's a 3.0 litre, then it will be a diesel car, but a a V6!!!! N6 JMX

Hi Trevor, I believe the production ceased on the 31st of October 2024, for all / any new vehicles in the UK as the F-Pace was axed from the line-up, following the demise of the XE, the XF and the F-Type earlier in the summer. The E-Pace and the I-Pace, previously assembled at Magna Steyr in Austria, have also ceased being built for the UK market - although still being produced for other global markets for the time being. The company claims that they did not make any money on these deleted models, so it's not an issue for them. Must be some business model that can support no sales for at least the next 14 months - new "all electric" production sales begin in 2026. Hopefully we are not about to enter the arena of enjoying our classic cars where the manufacturer has gone from the world of vehicle production, like Triumph, Austin, Rover, etc. Suppose we will now just have to imagine (or reimagine) what it's like to enter a showroom and pour over a new Jaguar! N6 JMX

Hmmm, thanks Alfie, one lives and learns. Doesn't answer the original post question, but perhaps the XKR owned by Stephen doesn't have the Adaptive light system fitted - there must be some method of determining what the car has! N6 JMX

Hi Paul, welcome to the forum and thanks for posting a few pictures of your very presentable XF. Hope you have may enjoyable motoring miles with it. Believe it or not, Jaguar actually allows folks to download and keep the Quick Start Guide and the Owners Handbook for free, check out via the link below. If you want a physical handbook for the glovebox, there are usually some to be found on eBay, or from the Breakers like Auto Reserve. Jaguar XF Library & Owner Manual | Jaguar Owners N6 JMX

Hi Stephen, I don't believe the 2010 XKR has "moving" headlamp projectors that moves the light pattern around. What it does have is an auto on facility, i.e. the headlights come on automatically in low light conditions. However, that is UK specification. As you are NOT in the UK, your model may well have additional specification and / or, as a minimum, daylight running lights (DRL). Anyone else out there know differently? N6 JMX

Hi Allan, there is currently a 4.2 XKR exhaust system for sale of the JEC Classifieds website, no price given unfortunately, but looks in good condition. Link here: jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=car-parts&id=4359 Alternatively, you could check out some of the aftermarket suppliers such as Paramount. N6 JMX

Hi Kevin, the short answer is that you "should" be able to fill either car with the petrol of your own choosing and the car's brain will adjust the settings of the engine to cater for the fuel in use - especially the case with the newer 5.0 litre car. However, for peace of mind, the car will definitely run better and return a healthier MPG if you use the higher octane fuels. Here in the UK, we get the choice of E10 or E5, with the number representing the percentage of ethanol contained within the fuel. Some folks have experienced fuel system issues when using the E10 fuel, e.g. leaking fuel lines, as the higher ethanol content can easier exploit weaknesses in the system. In my own case, running the the supercharged XKR (2010), I use E5 fuel, which is generally 98 or 99 RON (octane), occasionally 100. Ultimately, it is your choice, but opting to use the lower octane / cheaper fuel, may well turn out to be a poor choice with problems down the line. N6 KMX

Hi Kevin, in today's modern vehicles with so many sensitive electronic modules, the battery's ability to start the car is no longer the definitive test of the battery's condition. With so many electronics on your car, the battery becomes "suspect" when it gets to 5 years old, so I would definitely be intending to replace one that is at least 8 years old. The auto stop / start system means that your battery is of the AGM type - Absorbent Glass Mat - and there should be no need to disable the stop / start to protect / prolong the battery. That said, there are some sensible activities to undertake to preserve the battery life between runs. Firstly, when you leave the car, always double lock it - press the lock button on the key fob twice in quick succession. This engages the secondary locks and aids the car "going to sleep" and thereby turning off the electronics to a low quiescent load. However, if you then keep the keys within around 20 feet of the car, it will "stay awake" - akin to an eager puppy wanting to get out and go. The keys should be placed in a Faraday box, or pouch, so that the car can no longer see them, thereby entering "sleep" mode. If you are not using the car for prolonged periods - by that I mean more than 1 week - then you should consider hooking the battery, via the remote charging posts, to a suitable battery conditioner or "Smart Charger". The above thread mentions the Ctek option, but my preference is for the Ring Automotive, version RSC 612, which I have for all of my cars. The RSC 612 can work with standard wet cell batteries or the more modern AGM batteries, but folks do also like the Ctek. Both cost about the same money. The thread above talks about "coding" the new / replacement battery to the car, which advises the charging module that there is a new battery installed and resets the charging style, however it is a simple task that can be completed by any local / friendly garage with suitable diagnostic plug-in equipment. If you don't have one of those to hand, don't worry because the car performs checks regularly and can reset itself. In addition, the Ring Automotive Smart Charger has a mode whereby you can maintain power / voltage on the car whilst the battery is changed / disconnected, meaning you don't lose any of the settings. Hope this helps. N6 JMX

Hi Dan, sorry for your loss but I hope you find the JOC community able to assist you with your task. Appreciate you are new to the Forum, but if you explore the Forum Pages a little deeper, you will find that there is a specific section for dealing with the sale of cars. In the Forum front page, scroll to the bottom of the viewable pages and you will find there a "Sale" section. Make a post in there, listing the exact model of car including year, engine size, fuel type, mileage, condition, etc, Ideally, you should also provide an indication of the sale price you are looking for from the car - sorry I can't help you with that as I am not knowledgeable on the S-type models. You will also be able to attach some photos to show the car, ideally in a good light and a suitably picturesque location - driveway is not ideal but better than nothing. Show photos of the side, three-quarter view, rear and front. Show the fitted wire wheels in a separate image close-up. Provide an image of the interior, front and back, and one of the boot and engine bay - bonnet raised. Give mention of the MoT history, i.e. does it have a current MoT and the expiry date. Mention the service history - where it was performed and at what intervals. Let folks know how long the car was with your dad and how he used it - daily driver, weekend car, show car, etc. Hope this helps guide you to make a listing in the correct location of the site. Good Luck. N6 JMX

Hi Julian, I believe when the car deadlocks on the second press of the key fob, it will beep at you (once), as well as you will hear a mechanical "clunk" from inside the car as the deadlock engages. If it doesn't do either of those, then you don't have the deadlock option. In terms of determining the spec of your vehicle, you would need to find a friendly person with access to the vehicle build records at Jaguar cars. These can tell you exactly what elements your car had at newbuild. Not sure if anyone on the JOC has that access. N6 JMX

Hi Malcolm, there may well be a closer option, but one of the best Jaguar independents is at Rooksbridge, Bristol. Swallows Jaguar and the website link is below> Swallows Jaguar Specialist | Servicing, Performance & Motorsport for JLR N6 JMX

Hi Julian, a bit confused by your post. You indicate that your S-Type has existing "manual" folding mirrors. But, if the mirrors don't have electric motors in the first place, how would the addition of a module make them want to fold on the press of a button? Perhaps you mean that your existing mirrors DO have electric motors and the folding is accomplished manually by pressing an interior button? I am sure folks out in JOC world will know more, but I thought on cars with electric mirrors that did not fold automatically in on pressing the fob, then the trick was to hold the fob lock button for an additional few seconds and that caused to mirrors to fold in, and then fold out automatically on unlocking, whereas automatically folding mirrors could be folded in by using the interior button(s) and they would remain folded inwards even when the car is unlocked on the fob button. This allows the mirrors to be folded inwards and remain so until you choose to fold them out and thereby allow parking in tight spaces - such as a garage. As for a frequency change, that would probably require a change to the receiver in the module to work on UK frequencies and for that you need someone like Cartronics or similar. N6 JMX