Old 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.

Hi Kenneth, The fusebox in the passenger compartment is on the driver's side to the right. Torch needed. Regards Peter.

Hi Dennis, Just to add to what Paul has said - the ignition should be switched on. This catches a lot of us old Rover drivers out1 Peter.

Welcome to the club, Andy. You are doing the correct style of homework. Really, the modern diesels are rather good engines, and the 3.0 litre XF is no exception. The V6 Gemini 3.0 litre Diesel on the XF is an uprated version of the 2.7 Diesel which is on my S Type, so my experiences are those of an owner and driver. The DPF filters soot and so can get a bit mucky inside, and needs periodic regeneration. I only do a relatively small mileage - under 7000 miles - with mostly short journeys. However, I have not had a single problem with the DPF, as I make sure that I have a longish run about once a month -- at least 30 minutes at no less than about 45 mph after the engine has got to normal operating temperature, which does the job. I also think Wynns have an additive "DPF Cleaner". So nothing to worry about in that respect. Other issues can be the EGR valves - one at either side of the V6 engine - they can get sticky - it can be cured by a good blast occasionally, but failing that, Wynns have an EGR cleaner which also works. The other small issue that I have had is the electronic park brake which sticks on now and then. To fix it, just disconnect the battery and reconnect after a few minutes.You need the radio code, and there is a good write up on the Forum on that topic. Other owners might give you a bit of their experiences, but mine have been great! Regards, Peter.

Hi Mally, You can sell things on the forum --- if you scroll through the various sub Forums, you will find one with For sale items. But if you put things on eBay you can put the link on this site too. We are looking forward to the trip, but I am unsure whether we go on the tour on the Friday or on the Saturday, yet. On the Sunday, as we are returning home lunch timeish, Fran and I wondered if we could buy you and your wife lunch at a hostelry on the route? Please say yes. Regards, Peter.

Hi Bryan, I only do 7,000 miles a year, so it is an annual service at the time of my MOT. The diesel engine has a few little foibles, and likes to be driven hard every now and then bot don't over rev just steady, sometimes staying in 4th gear which should be about 3000 rpm. The 2.2 litre engine is the same engine [inter alia] that powers the XF, I believe, so it is well thought of. To help the engine using the best fuel rather than the standard 95 octane as you will get better performance and better consumption. Keeping the fuel injectors clean does not mean you have to take them out, as there are quite a few additives that are inexpensive. There is one from Wynns, and also a product called "Diesel Magic" which was recommended to me by the mechanic who has serviced my cars for years. I tried some a couple of days ago and my already smooth 2.7 D engine feels a little smoother. It is worth a few shillings for preventative maintenance. I hope you enjoy your Jaguar and also the Club. Regards, Peter.

Hi Bryan, and welcome to the club. SWMBO will like the car once she has had a few trips in it, and my Jaguar keeps me young. There are a few members who have done some rust removal/treatment/repair and they will share their experiences with you. Regards, Peter

The most expensive car to own I have ever had was an Austin 1100. I paid £300 for it in 1970. The exhaust fell off the day after I bought it. Then the fan belt snapped and its cover on the transverse engine was a sod to get off. After numerous engine, electrical and transmission problems, a new top half was fitted. The cost of the engine plus bus and rail fares plus a hire car -- I was 100 miles from home -- came to £160. When it was written off by the Butcher's Van doing straight into it --- "there is never anything coming along this road early in the morning" was his excuse, No witnesses. Four weeks off work to recover from injuries cost £120, and a rental car for 6 weeks cost £90 -- all compounded as I was moving house from North Wales to Derbyshire, I got £170 for the car, which I had just filled up with petrol. I sued the Butcher and got £240 to cover some losses. And don't ask how much solicitors cost, even then. Peter.

Hi Karl, Try looking at the David Manners Group Catalogue which is online, and you can also ring them. I have used them before and they do genuine Jaguar parts. They also give the part number. Regards, Peter.

Hi Gordon, I am not fron the West Midlands, either. I did work in Yorkshire for 12 years as a missionary, as I am actually from Lancashire where God used to live! Getting a good garage nowadays is important! Regards, Peter.

That's a good price, Gordon. That's the sort of garage that gets good customers. Mark that garage down for other Yorkshiremen. I have used the same mobile mechanic for over 12 years, and he has done a great job for me! Regards, Peter

Thanks Mark. The other solutions that I found was not worth mentioning, and going to a good garage is the best!

HI Robert, There is a wheel refurbisher a few miles from where I live who does wheels in any colour. A lot depends on the colour of your car in the first place. Look up 1st class Alloys - Lichfield for some ideas. I thought of it but on reflection i decided that silver suited my Indigo Blue best. Regards, Peter.

Hi Christopher, If any car runs even a short distance with little fuel in it, there is a danger of mucky bits in the tank getting though. It was an easy job to blow through the fuel pipes -- great on motor cycles -- at onetime, but now a bit more difficult. Regareds Peter.

Hi Steve, The Jaguar Owners Manual I find is quite good but certain issues it points you immediately to a main dealer who generally looks at the size of you wallet before looking at the problem you have. I have got into the habit of downloading many of the answers to problems, and I suppose that one day I will put them all together, but in the meantime I have quite a few papers with my owners manual which have saved me quite a few shillings and kept my car operating well. Regards, Peter.

Hi Christopher, I have been thinking about this for an hour or so, but not being an expert in either mechanics or electrics an answer is hard to come by. But having the same model of car as yourself and noting what you have already done I can only suggest something what I would do. I read an article in a magazine [online] that while diesel engines are designed to run on 95 degree octane, that they do run better on the higher octane fuel - I use Shell V Power. I have also come across issues concerning injectors. Last Friday the mechanic who has serviced my cars for years recommended an additive called Diesel Magic which cleans the injectors, and could be a cheap fix at around £7. Wynns also produce a similar product. I also had my car Terracleaned which also cleans out the fuel system, which would cost about £125. It could be worth trying. Regards, Peter.

I miss the Caravan, Margaret. Fran said I was getting too old! In just over 5 weeks we are cruising to Norway, though! Regards, Peter.