Clive Hunt

Tom, I had for many years a service plan for my Jags and swore by them as it spread the costs over the year so did not get a big bill once a year. However, when I changed main dealer I was persuaded to go for Fixed Price Servicing (by the sealer) as it worked out much cheaper for the same thing. I now do the Fixed Price servicing, yes I have a bill in one hit but at less cost. Worth chatting to your main dealer. Hope this helps.

Hi All, My 2016 XJ Portfolio has an issue with the virtual dash displaying the SatNav, in short it doesn’t. The car has been with my local Jaguar dealership for over 2 weeks and they have, today, called to say they can not diagnose the fault and have given up. They have had continuous dialogue with Jaguar for Technical Assistance but to no avail. They are saying that they would need to start changing components with a ‘donor’ car and that will cost thousands...... Does anyone have any suggestions at all?? Many thanks, Clive

You most certainly can....enjoy the experience...

My 2016 XJ has Incontrol and wifi etc. As of the 31 Jul the SIM card stopped being read and now will not connect to any network and displays the crossed out G to denote no mobile network. I am fully paid up and signed in to Jaguar Incontrol and have plenty of Data with EE. I have tried a new SIM card from EE but to no avail. Please help...

I had a similar problem with my XF-S a few years ago and it turn out to be a stuck pin in the valve that switches from Low to High pressure turbos. The pin costs about £20 but Jag charges around £250 to change it. It is a known fault. It can be changed by a good garage and I am told by an averagely knowledgeable owner.

Is it a user replaceable part?

Does anyone know how much it costs to have the IAM replaced at a main dealer?

Hello all, My 2016 XJ Portfolio has an issue with displaying the nav map on the main instrument display despite Map being selected from the menu or display themes. Also, when in normal instrument display the turn info should be displayed in the info section (where info such as radio station is displayed) but when approaching a junction it just goes blank?? I have followed the instructions in all the hand books etc. Can anyone help?

I have just taken delivery of a 2016 XJ and I have noticed that the glass/plastic clock face cover has whit staining on the inside. Does anyone have an idea of how I might be able to remove and clean?? Many thanks, Clive

Hi Max, I don’t know about all the tech stuff but I do know that the B&W system is superb. I have it in my XF S and the sound is just fantastic especially when you play great driving soundtracks. Cheers, Clive

There is a fuse panel above the battery compartment. The fuse locations are also listed in the user handbook.

I guess it depends on the age of the battery. Idle running for an hour each week should be sufficient.

Hi, I had the same issue with my 62 plate XF a few years ago. I took it into the main dealer and they told me it was just a faulty sensor and the likelihood of water in fuel was extremely remote! The sensor in your car will of course need looking at. Not a solution for you I know but perhaps a little peace of mind. Cheers, Clive

Its just the moisture the aircon extracts from within the car.

Hi, I am looking for a very good condition XJ Portfolio of around 2016/17. Dont want to pay main dealer prices bur will pay fair money for the right car.

AirCon....its normal...

Hi All, My 2012 XF 30d S has BiXenon headlights and the drivers side has condensation inside. My main dealer quoted me almost £1500 for a replacement! Anyone know either how to cure the condensation or get an approved replacement at a reasonable price. Many thanks, Clive Hunt

Hi, Thanks for this success story. Very interesting and informative as I was of the understanding that you could not add mods as looms were ‘individual’ to each car. Is there a forward facing camera lit do you know? Clive

Joe, Very many thanks for the info on the wheel nuts. They look very similar if not the same as on my XF. I have had 2 sheer so far, am I the only one I wonder? No doubt it’s going to cost me a small fortune to have it removed by my Jaguar dealer! Cheers, Clive Hunt

Hello All, I have a Jaguar XF S 3.0d (62 plate). I have now had a second wheel nut sheer whilst trying to remove a wheel (one front and one rear). The first was just over a year ago and cost almost £1000 to resolve at my main dealer. The second happened a week ago and is about to go back into the main dealer to be sorted once again. The reason for wheel removal was firstly, a puncture, the second to replace the front brake pads. My fear is that more will sheer in the near future. Is this a common fault? Does anyone know how best to get the sheered nut out/off for cheaper? Many thanks, Clive Hunt

Old Peter, I have been a member for a few years now but post very little. Sometimes (mostly) the camera comes on immediately just now and then it has a ‘think’.... Cheers

I have not heard of the fix but mine is the same. Sometimes I engage reverse and have finished the manoeuvre before the camera even comes on.

Dom, I had almost the exact same fault and it was covered by warranty and took a day to fix once Jaguar had diagnosed and ordered the part. Hope this helps. 👍

Hi MR, I have a 62 plate XF S Portfolio, Black with cream leather interior. It has a full Jag Service History. 92k on the clock. Alloys need a refresh and a surface scratch on the drivers side (I am prepared to sort these issues). Any good?? clive

My 2012 XF S has had 3 complete sets of discs and pads and the car has only done 80k. A very expensive outlay for non expensive parts on all too regular basis. Jaguar, I am certain know of the issue, its just one of their trade secrets. You can of course buy the brake components a lot cheaper and have them fitted at a local garage for a quarter of the main dealer price.