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Hi Steve Glad to have been of help. Is it a private sale or from a dealer. Either way, ask them if it has a phone module, voice control etc. When you press the phone button you should get a numeric key pad appear so you can type in the necessary code to tell the unit to pair with your phone. I may be wrong with message if a module isn't fitted. I got that message when mine went wrong so assumed that is what you get. I apologise if I'm wrong. Also if it's from a main dealer ask if the main software is up to date. The reason I say this is an incident I had with mine two christmases ago. It's a long story so I'll just stick to the point. I got stuck in snow half way up a hill. Eventually made it to where I was going. When I came to leave, the car started fine as it alway does but I had a message on the dashboard saying Handbrake failure. I could not shift the lever out of park. Green Flag brought the car back home for me and after Christmas I phoned my independent service garage. One of the owners came out 6pm New Years eve with his lap top and reset the alarms. Best bit was no charge! I thoroughly recommend these guy's but they are in Milton Keynes, bit of a trek from Dorset! Next time I visited them they told me Jaguar had a software update which stopped the gear shift being locked in park so they had it upgraded for me. Worth checking out, unless yours is manual then I guess it would not be affected. Hope I haven't put you off and sincerely hope when you get it you are pleased with it. Colin

Hi Steve The phone unit if fitted is bluetooth and is totally separate from the Sat nav, only sharing the screen. When you get the car, press the phone button. If a phone unit isn't fitted it will show on screen that one isn't fitted. If it has one you have to pair your bluetooth mobile phone with it. Instructions here:- http://jaguar.bttlxe.com/xtype/Bluetooth-Latest/06%20-%20Getting%20Started.pdf If the car comes with the original Sat Nav disc you may want to obtain a newer version as apart updated maps, the disc contains software updates. From Jaguar the are very expensive, around £300 I believe. However you can get an alternative from http://www.satnavi.com/jaguar-xj-xj8-xjr-s-x--type.php £34.99. I bought one last year and can vouch they are as good as a genuine Jaguar disc. Voice control is only on certain models. It will depend what spec your one is. Hope this helps. Colin

Hi to anyone in Bedfordshire or just over the border in Buckinghamshire or Hertfodshire. As a member of the Jaguar Drivers Club Bedfordshire Area and recently appointed web administrator I'd like to invite any Jaguar car owners to join us. We are a social club rather than 'petrol heads' and therefore welcome wives, husbands, lovers.... We meet every 2nd Monday of he month at The Jolly Coopers in Ward hedges, Flitton. See our website for further details http://jaguar17.co.uk We look forward to seeing you. Colin

Forgot to mention, do you know about the in car diagnostics. See my earlier post 'Diagnostic menu' on January 8th. May be of use, especially the Engineering test mode. Worth a try? Colin

Hi Sounds nasty! Before spending pounds chasing fault after fault I'd take to an independent Jaguar service agent such as E & E Services Milton Keynes and get them to do a diagnostic on it. That should identify what needs replacing. I had a 'Handbrake fault' a couple of years ago during snow, that prevented the shift lever from being moved. E & E's came out, plugged laptop in and reset alarms. Best part, I didn't get charged! Best of luck Colin

This is for S Type & X Type. Press & hold the Phone & Menu buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds until a numeric keypad appears asking for the Diag PIN number. Enter 917 and a Diagnostic screen appears. To return to normal, switch off the ignition. There may be something similar on other models. I suggest you try pressing combinations of buttons. This is how I found this! Engineering test mode can be obtained by pressing and holding the button on the indicator stalk while turning on the ignition. The words Engineering test mode are displayed in the right hand message centre display (fuel gauge side). I suggest you visit http://www.bluejag.co.uk/S-Type%20Instrument-cluster-diagnostics.php for further details plus it includes a list of codes. Colin

I discovered this morning that if you press & hold the Phone & Menu buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds a numeric keypad appears asking for the Diag PIN number. At the time I didn't know what it was but have since found out it is 917. Haven't had a chance to see what it does yet but thought I'd put it on here in as a possible useful tip. Colin

When I start my 2005 S Type Sport 2.7 diesel the touch screen states Hand set in use. Mute and replace handset. My iPhone 4S isn't even paired anymore. I read somewhere that it is because the 4s isn't compatible and causes the lock out. It worked when I first had it then threw up this message which never goes away so I can't do anything. Any ideas anyone. Thanks Colin

Hi Medium-Sized-Cat I was in North Cornwall a month back. Have friends (no Jag though) in Redruth, cousin in Helston & aunt in Truro. Stayed at Premier inn in Camborne. Saw several Jags while there. May have seen you!! Colin

Is the car due or overdue a service? It could be a minor electrical problem as it's intermittent or could be more serious. Whatever it is I suggest you get it to your service agent and get it checked out a.s.a.p. Never wise to ignore warning lights or messages. Colin

http://www.satnavi.com Paid £35 for one for my 2005 S-Type. Works perfect. Colin

I have no problems letting my wife drive my S Type. Like me she loves big cars even though her own car is a Toyota Corolla. Her favourite rouse to get to drive the Jag is getting me to go fill her car with fuel as she hasn't time!! She goes to work, I'm retired. Yea yea I know I'm a sucker and have been for 42 years. Handy when we go out though as I drive to the venue and let her drive home. So what's wrong with that, It's fair isn't it? Colin

Hi all Has anyone fitted or had experience of Diesel Tuning Boxes by TDI Tuning. http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk Their ad often appears on this site. Online quote for my S-Type 2.7 diesel is £289.99. Is it worth it I would like to know? Colin

66 and a proud old git! S Type definitely for old gits but something like an XK R/XK RS……..

Hi Dave Well I've heard of Oslo & Butlins at Minehead but never been to either. As for the others, absolutely no idea. Could well be on the moon for all I know. Had a couple of weeks in Lanzarote in June & off to the Algarve for a couple of weeks in a couple of weeks. As for my under the weather Jag, forgot to mention that the driver door multi switch unit needs replacing. Can't preset driver positions other than for me. Wifey's pre set position has gone and won't reset. I blame it on being a Ford Jaguar! As for the parking sensors, It's been a while since we had a dry spell but last time we did they worked perfectly. I've had three replaced and another due to be in the four years I've had the car so by the time I've had the car 8 years I will have had them all replaced. Did you know air bags are now part of the M.O.T? I was originally told they weren't but then told they have just become a part and therefore had to get them working. Well, it's Saturday evening, & I think it's time for a scotch but it's Jameson's, It's passable though. Given to me by my brother in law. Oh well, can't waste it can we. I've poured you one but looks like I'll have to drink it. Cheers Colin

Hi Dave Was beginning to wonder if you had emigrated to the moon or worse still switched marks!! I've been doing well which is more than can be said for my S Type. Had an £800 bill a few weeks back. Split pipe on the air con which meant removing near side suspension to get to it and air bag sensor in steering column had to be replaced. Telephone unit now packed up. Tells me 'Hand set is in use' all the time. Plus rear parking sensors pack up when it rains so therefore haven't worked for weeks. Still love the car though, probably because it's a jag! :D Best. Colin

Hi again Have just put up a new post for a website I stumbled upon. http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com Might be useful. Just discovered you have to register and be in the trade to have an account. Sorry! Colin

Hi all Just stumbled across this website that might be useful to fellow Jaguar owners. http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com Just discovered you have to register and be in the trade to have an account. Sorry! Colin :)

Hi Steve The button with a phone icon will only work if the vehicle has the phone unit fitted. Pressing the button should tell you if it is or not. If a unit is fitted you need a mobile phone with bluetooth. See this website on how to pair your phone. http://jaguar.bttlxe.com/xtype/Bluetooth-Latest/06%20-%20Getting%20Started.pdf I take it by rear drivers door you mean rear drivers side passenger door! Could be the solenoid or broken wire. Can't really help on this one. Do you have a decent independent repairer you could go to? A dealer will no doubt be expensive. Hope that helps. Colin

I'd say you answered your own questions. Windows 7, internet explorer 9. Apart from buying a Mac and benefiting from OS X & Safari you could try downloading Google's Chrome web browser or Firefox. Colin

We seem to be getting obtrusive, spam and absolutely nothing to do with Jaguar posts on our forum. If these posts include a link my advice is DON'T click on them. They are spam and admin should remove them asap.

I just call mine "Very very nice Car". When ever we see another S Type I say 'there's a very nice car' or any other jag is referred to as 'nice car' Best I can come up with! Colin

Traction control should be on by default so leave it on. If you hit a spot of oil or grease on the road it'll help prevent you loosing control. No good trying to swift it on when you car is doing a pirouette in the middle of the road! The only time I disengage it on my S Type is occasionally on snow or ice where a bit of wheel spin will get you going! Hope that helps. Colin

Hi Anyone know how to remove/replace the switchpack (mirror, windows, seat memory) on the drivers door of an '05 S Type. Trying to reduce costs as car already booked in for air con pipe replacement and airbag control pack which will give me 24p change out of £800! So if I can get the switchpack, hopefully I can manage to replace it once I know how. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. Colin

Leaper. All Jaguars should have a Leaper Colin