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Hi Bill, I would be suspicious of the reluctor ring as the cause of the problem. This works the ABS and when it starts to go wrong (wear / corrosion) then the ABS light comes up and this is normally followed by a series of other associated dashboard lights. Check the rings and any sensors for the ABS. N6 JMX

Strangely, your symptoms are practically mirrored in a post in the XK Section, see the post in the X-100 section of the XK Club. N6 JMX

Given the "just died" comment and the addition of a couple of litres of oil ahead of the day's trip, it does tend to suggest that there were underlying issues with the car / engine ahead of the failure. An over filled sump is almost as bad as a low oil condition as there is a maximum level for a reason. If you elect for a rebuild of the existing engine, I would advise going to someone familiar with Jaguar V8 machinery and if your father in law lives anywhere near you, then I would suggest contacting Swallows at Rooksbridge, who are a Club partner and wel versed in building up the Jaguar V8 - they take them racing after all. N6 JMX

Hi Ciao, I agree with John in his response above. If you did not add oil and the garage is reporting an overfill, then the most likely source is coolant into the sump, which cranking over the engine will simply have circulated said coolant around the oilways, not a good outcome. The report does contradict itself of course, in the beginning the oil level is above maximum (substantially) and it concludes that the oil level is way below the minimum mark. Which is it? Irrespective of the oil levels, the compression test is saying that the cylinders are beyond saving. If you have access to a suitable inspection bore camera, it would be interesting to have a look inside the cylinders reading "0 PSI" (zero) as that would tend to suggest there are holes in the pistons and not merely damaged rings. The slow cranking even under boost conditions would also indicate that the engine seized ahead of failing - what were the symptoms the last time the car was driving properly? What caused you to take the car in for investigation. A new engine, well second-hand, should not cost the earth but labour will be substantial. It probably depends what value you think is in the car and how long you intend to keep the car in your possession. N6 JMX

Hi Adam, suggest you go to the Kwik Fit website and type in your registration number. You don't need to purchase the tyres from Kwik Fit, although they are usually quite competitive. The website will give you a list of the tyres that would be suitable for your car but you do need to confirm the sizes. Once you have a target tyre in mind, you can then do the usual searching for the best price, but beware the "internet sellers" as there is good reason why these sites can sell premium tyres at apparently low prices - not all tyres are created equally and the "out of manufacturer specification" tyres, even premium brand tyres, are dumped with the internet sellers. Such out of specification may be as simple as to be out of balance with normal weights applied, but adding a couple of hundred grams of tyre weight counterbalance is not recommended. N6 JMX

Hi Martyn, the piece was in the September 2020 JE magazine and the link below should take you to it on the JEC website. Once you have the correct edition, go to page 70 / 71. vol-36-no-09 | Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club (jec.org.uk) N6 JMX

Hi Simon, the "ticking" noise on the 5 litre supercharged cars is usually down to a worn nose connection in the supercharger - a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. I am not a saloon person, but it sounds to me like your car would be worth considerably more with the minor issues dealt with, but of course you are looking for quite a specific buyer profile - hooligan family guy! N6 JMX

Hi Martyn, presumably you are referring to the outside of the convertible hood? I haven't found anything to recolour the hood as yet, but not really looked in earnest. I did speak with the Autoglym and Meguiar's folks over the summer, but their products don't cover a colouring. Possible the Furniture Clinic folks will have something. As for cleaning, then the first step would be to give it a serious vacuuming so as to remove the majority of the cat hair and other associated debris. Then, I recommend the Meguiar's Convertible products consisting of a Cleaner / Restorer followed by a waterproofing. Unfortunately, it is not usually possible / practical to do both elements on the same day, as the cleaning operation really does need a deep clean and therefore time to thoroughly dry afterwards. For the proofing, the solution is applied from a rattle can, meaning that you are best to mask off the paintwork and glass to avoid getting the spray in areas you don't want. The proofing tends to last 18 - 24 months I find. The directions on the products are very clear and easy to follow and, from experience, they do a great job. There is a piece in one of the Jaguar magazines, which I wrote, that I could probably locate and refer you to if you are interested. N6 JMX

Hi Darren, believe it or not the "We Buy Any Car" option is a decent starting point. Not saying you should sell the car to them, but getting a quick valuation is a reasonable place to start and would give you an insight into where you should be pitching for a private sale, or trade-in value. N6 JMX

Welcome Rob. Can totally agree that the after sales service from the dealer network has gone downhill, especially in the past couple of years. However, it is not totally the fault of the dealerships as Jaguar themselves have to take the majority of the blame for the manner in which they are currently treating their dealership network - abysmally in my view. Please note that I don't work for any dealership, but I have had to experience the decline across both sides of the JLR system (Jaguar and Land Rover) since they have moved to "House of Brands", which is just so much rubbish in my opinion. Unfortunately, I believe that Jaguar are no longer a brand that supports their history, despite the level of enthusiasm out there in the wider community. I can only hope that the Jaguar and Land Rover Classic people take up the baton and work with us enthusiasts for what has gone before in the past 75 years. There is lots of advice in the forums and i hope you find the answer to your queries. N6 JMX

Hi John, not 100% familiar with that particular part, but it sounds like a standard piece of poly hose might fit the bill. Suggest you enquire at a local hydraulic hose company. Type "hydraulic hose in Hertfordshire" into your search engine and check out the results. It would then be a case of taking along your current piece and asking them to match it up. N6 JMX

Hi Peter, the Duck's Bill issue on the 2006 cars can be a real pain, but I am not aware of a "simple" fix as the dashboard has to be fully stripped out to allow access and fix, which is to change the end for the later (post 2009) version of the Duck's Bill. If you don't think it is a DIY task, removing the dash, then you could talk to Swallow's Jaguar down your neck of the woods. In regard to the "swishing" sound, does this occur when the steering wheel is turned in either direction, or just the one direction? It could be a bearing, or more likely a dust cover that is dislodged and making contact. N6 JMX

Hi Mitch, I am sure if you search the internet, someone will have a video of replacing the convertible top on the X-150 cars. If the top needs a manual reset, it does NOT have to be taken to a dealer as the manual reset procedure is clearly explained in the Owners Handbook, around page 111. It is typically a 2-person task, so need someone to assist. N6 JMX

Hi Paul, yes the kit is a simple plug in and set up. Cartronics are in Surrey, which should be relatively close to you from Essex and you can simply email them as a kick-off to get their advice and a cost. The Cartronics link is below: https://www.cartronics.co.uk/ The Aux port is under the lid of the centre cubby, beside the "dummy slot" to insert the key fob. Post back your thoughts / experience once you find out more for your car. N6 JMX

Hi Paul, with the early (2006) X-150, it is relatively simple to add Apple CarPlay / Android Auto as a feature. There is a simple kit that plugs into the "Aux" port in the centre console. Search for people like Cartronics or the Jag Wrangler to seek out more information. N6 JMX

German Jaguar Dealers are very good and very helpful. Depends where you are, but Baden Baden and Kempen are both places I have had occasion to talk with them and both times very helpful. Jaguar is sometimes hidden behind Ford and Volvo at smaller German towns. Getting codes read should be simple. N6 JMX

Hi John, this is quite an uncommon problem and the potential fix is either wonderfully simple, or a world of pain. The fuel filler door is locked in place by a solenoid activated pin that is driven through the hinge pin of the door when locked. The solenoid retracts the pin when the switch is activated by the panel adjacent to your right knee. If the solenoid can be heard clicking, then that is good in that you may be able to "free" it, but if the solenoid is dead, then that's a major strip down. Assuming that you can hear the solenoid clicking when you activate the release button, then with an assistant to work the switch, get yourself a plastic trim tool and try to "jiggle" the door open as the solenoid is activated. The locking pin may be sticking within the hole in the hinge and by jiggling the filler door, it may release and once open, you can investigate and lubricate. Second trick is to try and get a lubricant, such as WD 40 into the area of the pin and again here you need the trim tool to allow the door to be opened towards the rear - remember the hinge is at the forward centreline of the filler door (3 o'clock), so you are aiming the lubrication tube in the direction of 3 o'clock. It may be that you aim across from the 9 o'clock position, or vertically up from the 5 o'clock. Again after that, try jiggling the door while the solenoid is activated by an assistant. If the solenoid is dead, or the above options don't produce the result of allowing the door to open and the pin to be addressed, then the next option is to remove the rear wheel and arch liner to allow you to see the solenoid cabling and possible an emergency release. The link below will take you to another Jaguar Forum post where the fix is detailed. Fuel filler door won't open - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum Good luck N6 JMX

Afraid this is likely to need the assistance of a "friendly" Jaguar Dealer as they are the only ones able to access the database securely. Online scammers are out there and will tell you they can unlock codes, but beware. N6 JMX

This is normal and I think is the cabin air monitoring system - it is a (very) small fan. It can get noisy, but it should shut off after around 20 minutes. Helps if the car cannot "see" the keys. N6 JMX

I think you will find the turn indicator relays and protection are in the Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) which is located behind the centre section rear passenger seat back. However, there are NO fuses on the X-150, all exterior lights are protected by FET. The following is extracted from the Workshop Manual: CENTRAL JUNCTION BOX AND AUXILIARY JUNCTION BOX: The CJB (central junction box) is an integrated unit located in the passenger compartment LH (left-hand) side on the 'A' pillar. The Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) is located in a central position, behind the rear seat. CJB (central junction box) Control: The CJB (central junction box) receives inputs from the following switches via the instrument cluster and the medium speed CAN (controller area network) bus: • LH (left-hand) steering column multifunction switch Side lamp position Headlamp position Automatic (AUTO) position Timer delay positions Turn signal indicators Headlamp flash and high beam • Stop lamp switch • Hazard flasher switch • Sunload/Light sensor. The following lamps are controlled by the CJB (central junction box) : • Front side lamps • Front side marker lamps • Headlamps • Cornering lamps • Front fog lamps. AJB Control The following lamps are controlled by the AJB: • Rear fog lamp • Reverse lamp • Stop lamps • High mounted stop lamp • Rear side lamps • Rear side marker lamps • Licence plate lamps • Front and rear turn signal indicators and side repeaters The AJB is also connected via a hardwired connection to the hazard flasher switch. Circuit Protection: The AJB and the CJB (central junction box) provide circuit protection for all exterior lighting circuits. The exterior lighting circuits are protected by Field Effect Transistors (FETs). Operation of the exterior lighting circuits is protected by the FETs which can detect overloads and short circuits. The FETs respond to heat generated by increased current flow caused by a short circuit. On a normal circuit this would cause the fuse to blow. The FETs respond to the heat increase and disconnect the power supply to the affected circuit. When the fault is rectified or the FET has cooled, the FET will reset and operate the circuit normally. If the fault persists the FET will cycle, disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply. The CJB (central junction box) and the AJB store fault codes which can be retrieved using a Jaguar approved diagnostic system. The fault code will identify that there is a fault on a particular output which will assist with fault detection. N6 JMX

Hi Barry, the central locking module will likely require to be reprogrammed to accept the new door N6 JMX

If you own a Jaguar and live in or around the Northeast of Scotland, why not come along to the Grampian Region JEC Annual Gathering at Drum Castle near Drumoak, just off the A93 North Deeside Road out of Aberdeen. It takes place on Sunday, the 28th of July 2024, with cars to be parked on the Castle's south lawn by 11:00. Where? Drum Castle near Drumoak on Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire, the postcode for your sat nav is: AB31 5EY When? Sunday, July 28th, 2024. Jaguars will be parked on the castle lawn by 11:00, and members of the public will be on site from 12:00 to 16:00. A warm welcome awaits you where the castle provides a stunning backdrop to a wonderful afternoon with the cars displayed on the castle lawn. As well as the Jaguars on display, there will be a guest car club, the Austin Healey Club in 2024, as well as the Pipes and Drums of the Gordon Highlanders Association playing four sets during the afternoon. There will be raffles, a bottle stall, cake and candy and our famous strawberries and cream to enjoy. The primary purpose of the gathering is to raise funds for local charities. There will be informal concours judging of the cars, with a trophy awarded at the end of the day for the best-presented car from each decade, from the 1940s to the 2010s. In addition, multiple other trophies will be awarded for highest mileage, furthest travelled to the event, ladies’ choice, and guest car. N6 JMX

Hi Gary, why not pop along to Drum Castle near Drumoak on Sunday the 28th of July 2024 for the Annual Gathering of the JEC. Cars parked up by 11:00 and prize giving at 15:30. Satnav postcode is AB31 5EY. A grand day out with fellow Jaguar Enthusiasts. N6 JMX

Hi Stephen, try looking up DCR AutoParts, they are very good on the X-100 models and getting into the X-150 models as well. https://www.dcrautoparts.com/ The owner, Dave Roche, is always good for advice on those hard to find parts. N6 JMX

Hi Graham, try visiting your local Halfords or Costco, both usually have what you seek in stock. N6 JMX