Old Peter

As do I, Paul.

Hi Gordon, I take it that your car is a diesel, as a member had the same problem with his x type 2.0 diesel. It refused to start when hot, and was told by a main dealer it was the injectors and glow plugs, which would cost him £1200 to replace. He had the terraclean service done and it was cured! Possibly a can of "Diesel Magic" would help as a starter. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Stephen. You will know more about Jaguars than me, and quite a few members! There is a member who is a professional detailer and has a wealth of knowledge. Possibly a post to him would point you in a good direction. I think his website is "Redguard" -- I will check and get back to you. Redguard Auto Spa. Their is a topic under General Forums Regards, Peter.

Hi Liam, Strange, but as not an engineer this is just a guess. No exhaust gas means that no fuel is being burnt on those cylinders. But why? I think you can download a handbook which will locate the fuses for you-- just try googling. A member with a similar model will also be able to assist. Regards, Peter.

Hi Gordon, I get the park brake fault notification sometimes when it is cold and wet. Even though the engine was running the park brake can stick on. I avoid jet washing, as I was advised to quite a few years ago as it was said that it could damage paintwork. Regards, Peter.

H Mally, I got my updated disc from the same people, although it cost £29.95 + p&p two and a half years ago. It loaded straight away. As Paul says, you can now get them much cheaper now. Regards, Peter.

Hi Matthew, and welcome to the club. I wonder if the wheels are a standard fitting or have been fitted by a previous owner. It might be worth contacting a Jaguar Dealer with your vin number and asking what the specification was when it left the factory. Worth a try. Regards, Peter.

I am uncertain, Tom, but if the dashboard is similar it is worth a try. Your XF is only a tear younger than my s type and similarities must exist. Regards, Peter.

HI Andrew, I don't have the experience of driving a later Jaguar model but I do think that the later models have a disc based system. In my S Type the sat nav disc system in in the boot at the left hand side which is a simple system , and has a Western Europe disc. You can check yours by looking in the boot. But I have read that you have to download any updates etc. I would be inclined to check with your Jaguar dealer, as that avenue might me the only way to get a European disc. But I feel is it is a bit remiss of Jaguar not to have a European system in your car already. Regards, Peter.

Hi Paul, and welcome to the club. I agree --- the x type is a very good car, and Jaguars, like every car sometimes have an issue that needs attention. For every poster who asks about an issue, there must be a couple of hundred who have never had a problem with their car. We do have many members who don't mention that their cars are working perfectly, in the same way as many people don't say that they live fillet steak, but who will complain when they get a tough one. So for the record, I have an S Type diesel. I have never had a problem with the DPF. I get over 30 mpg around the city and just under 50 mpg on long runs. I have not found any rust on my car and all the electrics work! Regards, Peter.

Hi Steve, Cleaning chrome is not an quick job, but it can be done without damaging the coating. I have used Solvol Autosol since my days on motor bikes to clean the exterior of chrome fittings. Muck out of tailpipes is a different job, and ~I agree with Joe on the use of Wire wool, Brillo etc Regards, Peter.

HI Ian, That lighting looks great. It makes a great difference in the footwells, particularly. Where did you get the bulbs from? Peter.

HI Steve, The look is great! Having a 2.7 diesel, I love the rather quiet rumble of the diesel. With a diesel you don't want it to sound like a Massey Ferguson. It is wonderful what you can do to the same car with some hard work and some technology. Regards, Peter.

Very Good, Steve. You car sounds just like a 3.0 litre Sport should do. Regards, Peter/

I think it is petrol, Frank, but the 3.0 litre has loads of power and the revs at 70 mph are lower than smaller engines. Regards, Peter

I would have been ringing my mechanic before the 10th line Peter.

Hi Frank, When I had a x type 2.5 AWD, I used to get the same as you. The diesel engine runs at much lower RPM. Regards, Peter.

Hi Steve, Some people keep the power on by using a power pack. After replacement of a battery you will have t reset all your settings, as the computer will have forgotten them. You will need your radio code, as you volume and your radio settings will be forgotten, plus the sat nav and the windows one touch settings. The Handbrake has been stuck on on my car a few times and I have become an expert on resetting everything afterwards. Paul has done a good write up on resetting after battery disconnection. Regards, Peter.

HI Kenneth, Can you hear the windows trying to move? If not, it is probably a bad connection somewhere. Peter.

They are good prices, Paul. As is my custom, I have printed off their website details. The Varta that is on my car is a very good price! Peter.

Hi CBers, You have to have your lights switched on. That got me at first!. Regards Peter.

Hi Steve, I have a Varta Blue dynamic G3 95 AH fitted by Jaguar in February 2012. I suppose, though any good make with a good guarantee would be OK as long as is a 95 AH. Regards, Peter.

Hi Jim, There was a post on here a week or so ago concerning this problem. Apparently there are two fuses which could be checked. Worth trying - a bit cheaper than a new screen. Peter.

Hi Jim, and welcome to the club. The club is a great source of information with a lot of experience across the board. The S type is a great car and a real head turner. I must admit that I know nothing about Jaguar Voice, though. I am still in awe of having an engine which knows what goes wrong with it, and an electrical system that can even tell me which bulb has failed. Regards, Peter.

Hi Peter, and welcome to the Club. I worked in the Steel Industry almost all of my working life, and the engineering steels se made were second to none. The strip and sheet steel was also great stuff, but we were never able to persuade the car manufacturers to use the products to make the steel practically rust free. My 6 year old Triumph Herald had terminal rust and had an undignified end in a scrapyard. There was galvanised steel which took a long time to get used in the automotive industry. I had an Austin A40 Farina style just 6 years old too with the sills falling off with rust and the two front footwells completely rotten. I had some galvanised steel cut to size, cut out the rusty bits, treated the remainder, and pop revered in the new panels. The sill I took off and got new ones made to measure using stelvetite coated steel on the interior and pop riveted them on also. I had loads of new cars - from a grateful employer- with Maestros, Montegos and Rover 400 series. When I retired I treated myself to a 8 month old Rover Sterling with all the bells and whistles, which I kept for nearly 12 years, but with Rover going out of business I was making too many visits to scrap yards for bits, so I went to Jaguar, first with an X type and then my S type which I have had for nearly 3 years. My mechanic - a one man mobile business -- Rover trained too - has all the up to date diagnostic tools, but still prefers to work with the old engines. Being skint in my twenties led me into doing a car maintenance course at night school, but nowadays I just confine myself to just looking after my car, making sure it is in tip top condition, and just enjoying the Jaguar experience. Regards, Peter.