Old Peter

Hi Vincent snd welcome to the club. I have had my s type 2.7 diesel for over 6 years. I do mainly short runs and so have to be aware of what can happen to the DPF if you don't ensure that it doesn't get full. The problems can come from the fuel system so if you use the best quality fuel you will probably get fewer particulates getting through the filter. And you can add to that the use of an additive on a fairly regular basis. I also ensure that I do a longer run once a month and it is not the time you drive for, it is more often the speed which will get the particles burnt away, If you are driving along a speed limited road you can go into the manual mode and keep the revs around 2000+rpm. The maintenance of a diesel engine should be preventative rather than sorting it out after it has happened. I have never had a problem or even a warning light on the DPF with my car. Regards, Peter.

Hi Tim, and welcome to the club. I sometimes get both the ABS and the gearbox fault come up intermittently, which annoyed me somewhat as all seemed well. The ABS issue was basically an old reference, and the message was removed and only comes back if the battery is low on power. The "Gearbox fault" was a slightly different matter. I was advised to use the manual gear control [the J gate] when going downhill as it provided some drag and slowed the car down to stop it exceeding speed limit. But appears that I was using it too much and the gearbox did not like it and gave me an amber warning and "restricted performance". My mobile mechanic, who knows everything about cars, connected his diagnostic system and found that the problem appeared to be that when using the third gear the gearbox expected to then go into 4th gear and then 5th rather than directly into auto. Cheap fix! But you gear box is an older one than mine and an oil change could be useful, and failing that there are several gearbox experts who could advise. Let us know how you get on. Regards Peter.

Hi Keith, It is possible that the battery needs more regular charging, and also possible the the fuel system needs a cleaning additive. I have an s type with the same engine and the same year and also live in the West Midlands. I use premium fuel plus an additive [Millers Eco + diesel] both of which seem to be doing a good job. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Ross. You are quite right. I have had my s type for over six and a half years, and get the same mph as you, near enough. Apart from fuel and tyres, I have only had a water pump replaced, both EGR valves replaced, brake discs and pads, a few bulbs and one rear reversing sensor, which is not bad at all. I am going to keep it for ever! Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Michael. I delivered a part to a member in Co. Galway a few years ago -- unfortunately I am not visiting Ireland this year, but I can recommend a company in the UK which I have used before. They have a website Just Jags and the name of the company is Myton Automotive, the the telephone number 01926 427315. They were very helpful, and I think they would try their best to get the part for you, Regards, Peter.

Hi Mike and welcome to the club. I think that Frank is quite correct. Jaguar batteries should be changed every 5 years. Regards, Peter.

Hi Nick and welcome to the club. On off my sons has a 2006 X type estate with the 2.0 D engine, and with now 140 k on the clock. It is the Sport Model and so does not have leather upholstery. The 2-0 diesel is the Ford model and was requested by owners to be used due to its steady drive and its solid reputation. I have heard of an X Type 2.0d with over 200k on the clock and still going strong. The only thing that I dislike about my son's car is that it is a bit noisy, which I think could be cured with a proper engine cover. [My s type 2.7D] is as quiet as a mouse]. It is a sturdy cat and not expensive to run. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club,Nat. Bill Lyons said when launching a new Model [ The Mk 1 - I think] "Grace, Space and Pace" and all Jaguars have all three. My S type has the 2.7 V6 Diesel engine with the J gate manual gear control as well as being an automatic. A Touch of the s button will take the car to 140 mph [only on race tracks] and yet will cruise pleasantly along the country lanes in the utmost comfort. Sometimes the Grace element attracts comments and there are those who ask the question about performance. The twin turbos are commented on by some and fuel consumption [I have had 50.2 on a motorway ] by others Just enjoy the experience, Regards Peter.

Hi Graham and welcome to the club. Luckily, I have never had this problem with a car -- I did have a cable problem with a motor cycle which was easily solved. I think that you have correctly diagnosed the probable solutions and a good mechanic could do that job much cheaper than a main dealer. Regards, Peter.

Hi Gareth, I have used a mobile mechanic for over 18 years to do all the work on my cars. He does a great job and has never let me down. He has a very top class diagnostic system, and good if not better than any main dealer. He is collecting my S Type on Monday morning [7.00 am] to fit a failed parking sensor and he will return it later in the morning, And it is not an easy job and the rear bumper has to come off. Regards, Peter.

Thanks Gareth. That garage is quite close to where I live in Sutton Coldfield. Should the horrible thing happen to me it is only 20 minutes away. I will keep a copy in my file should anyone need to use them. I was quoted £174 + VAT for a Jaguar diagnostic test to locate a faulty parking sensor. My mobile mechanic did it for nothing , although I did give him a tenner for coming out in the evening. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Gareth. Your post was a great one for a first post, and very useful. The content you have given is a MUST! I have never had an issue with the DPF even though I do a lot of short runs and I guess that the reason for that is to make sure you do a long run -- half an hour with the speed over 45 mph [ use the manual gears to keep the revs up]. I also use Premium Fuel and an additive [Millers Eco+ diesel] on very full tank fill up. Please out on the details of the DPF place you went to. Regards, Peter.

Hi Roger, The s type and the Lincoln share the same floor pan/chassis. It could be possible that suspension and other chassis parts are common. Regards, Peter.

Hi Russ, Replacing rubbers is something I have done for years [except company cars] and for the last few years the local Auto shop would do them for me! It is a bit of a racket when you have to pay £30 for a set of wipers. Peter.

Hi Russ, Unfortunately the wipers on Suzanna's car are not the wipers that should be on, and that is the problem and the reason for the MOT failure. The wipers on all s types after the 2004 facelift differ from those on the pre facelift model. Peter.

Hi Russ, Changing the rubbers would be OK if the wipers were equipped with the washer. Unfortunately the wipers on the s type 2004 -208 are not on Suzanna's car, as they should be. Peter.

Hi Suzanna, The Bosch Blades on my s type [07 plate]. Halfords quite incorrect. Good luck, Peter.

Hi Suzanna and welcome to the club. Just Jags [Myton Automotive] are good -- 01926 427375. I have used them and they are reliable, Joe has also given you some good leads. Regards, Peter.

Hi Robert and welcome to the club. It is possible that it is a software glitch. I would check the battery just in case it is getting low in this cold weather though Regards, Peter.

Hi Mike. welcome to the club. Getting the codes read is the first step as Joe has said. Once that has been done Joe has also said what it could be. Regards, Peter.

Hi Jane, Carl' number is 07866 986243. He is on holiday at the moment, but you can leave a message on his phone. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Paul. The Jaguar experience is quite unique and the saying of Bill Lyons who was the co-founder of the company "Grace, Pace and Space" is true. Enjoy. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Jim. When I saw a friend renovating a Mark 1 in 1963 I wanted one. After 29 years of company cars and 15 years of various models I got my first Jaguar. I am now enjoying my second. Enjoy. Regards, Peter.

Hi Jon, Have a look at the Website --- Transporterama -- which is an online bookstore. There is a very good book coming out very soon titled Jaguar - its Cars and its People. It is worth reading and although I am biased, I still think so, as I wrote it! Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Mark. The Type was manufactured in the Ford era, and as Tom said, some Mondeo parts will fit. Those are usually the engine parts. Genuine Jaguar parts can be easily obtained and contrary to some opinions are not that expensive. My first Jaguar was an X Type [2.5 AWD] and I was very impressed with its comfort and roadholding. Enjoy the experience. Regards, Peter.