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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

Hi Paul, good for you. The life span of a battery in a Modern XK is around 5 years with a good proactive maintenance call to change the battery when it gets to that 5 year mark. It's amazing just how many faults the Modern XK can throw up simply because the battery is on the wane. In these cars, the ability to start the car is not a good indicator that the battery is fit for further service as the electronics that make this car work are simply very sensitive to low voltage. The takeaway lesson should be to have the car on a Smart Charger - Ring Automotive or C-Tek - when leaving the car idle for longer periods. In my own case, if my car is going to be standing for more than a couple of days, I connect up my Ring Automotive RSC612 Smart Charger to the remote charging posts in the boot. The RSC612 will also work on vehicles with an AGM battery for Stop/Start technology. Happy motoring. N6 JMX

Opening any door by a straight pull should be a given, but I understand what you are thinking about the handle arrangements on the XK. It is possible to use a suitable lubricant on the door mechanisms, not just the handle itself, but to do the task properly you would need to access behind the door card and the moisture seal, which is a huge task. For now, try a spay lubricant - not WD40 - up into the handle hinge area. Pull the handle to the open position and spray upwards into the forward hinge. Obviously you are going to get overspray onto the paintwork, but simply wipe / wash that off immediately afterwards. Typically the passenger door on a two seater is used less frequently, so it will always appear to need a bigger tug. Also, lubricate the door latch mechanism(s) and the striker plate on the "B" pillar / door jamb. Don't use grease as it will harden in the cooler temperatures, but you could try one of the copper grease sprays - no silicon on the paintwork areas though. Hope this guides. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, as Mark has said above, it really does come down to a personal "feel" for all things considered. The 5 litre engine is VERY robust and reliable, but a gap of 3 years in the servicing (at least twice now, would make me think long and hard. Ideally, the oil should be changed annually, irrespective of the mileage between service intervals, but nothing much else in the service regime is such an issue. My mind would think that if the previous owner(s) had skimped on getting the servicing completed - which is not at all a cheap item at a main dealer (circa £600 each visit), what else has been skimped on, so look extremely carefully at all other aspects of the vehicle before committing hard cash into the deal. With the car at coming on 10 years old, the tyres could be needing changed - 5 years is about it on these cars, irrespective of the tread remaining. The tyres should also be premium branded such as Dunlop Sport Maxx in J, for Jaguar, specification. Check the tyres carefully and if they are mismatched, or not premium, have a rethink. Also check the tyre dates on the sidewall's - refer to the Kwik Fit website for information on that if you are not sure. Also at 10 years old, the battery could well be due for replacing, again a 5 year interval between battery replacement is a good proactive / preventative maintenance option. Uncover the battery - it's in the boot behind a trim panel depending on coupe or convertible - and if it is still an original Jaguar stickered battery, once again think about the skimping that may have taken place. These cars have large / expensive brake discs and callipers and with missed servicing regime, the pads could well be seized in the callipers and the discs scored or warped - check on the test drive for any braking issues such as vibration or long pedal. Often, low mileage cars can be more trouble than a well maintained and cherished high miler - such as Mark has. If you do go ahead with the purchase, I hope you have years of trouble free motoring. They are fantastic machines with Supercar performance at Mondeo money. N6 JMX

You need to find if there are any stored codes, have the car read with a suitable OBD II code reader - local garage or friendly mechanic, but needs to be able to read Jaguar versions. N6 JMX

Have you set it for your seat and saved it as a memory position? Make the adjustments to seat and steering wheel (in manual mode) , switch over to auto mode and then save your settings on the seat memory. N6 JMX

You may have to reset it within the settings back to Auto. N6 JMX

Hi Graham, get yourself a Smart Charger such as a Ring Automotive or Ctek and use the remote connections in the boot. Negative terminal is under the boot floor, in the spare wheel well and the positive is under a rubber boot in the wing space, behind the vent grill on the left side of the boot compartment. These can safely be left connected long term over idle periods, but suggest you place a large note on the driver's seat to remind you not to drive off as the battery is on charge. Ensure you get the version that caters fro 5.0 litre engines - typically less than £100. Depending on your circumstances, you can have the Smart Charger in the boot or outside, with the appropriate leads going inside and the boot lid closed - plenty of "give" in the seal to make this okay. Simple to connect up and if leaving for anything more than a few days, suggest you connect the Smart Charger. If you are unsure of the age of the current battery, change it! Anything over 5 years old and the battery can give issues on these cars - lots of spurious faults. The Ring version is my preferred choice, but Ctek works well also. You should try not to jump start the car as this can cause all sorts of issues, especially from another vehicle. If it gets that dead, you will have more issues than can be catered for by a home enthusiast. N6 JMX