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A friend has an XK8 that is currently off the road and would like to start using it again but has struggled to find a reliable and affordable garage in the Chippenham/ Bath/Bristol area. Some bodywork needed and engine/gearbox work. Can anyone recommend someone please?
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I've ordered a battery/alternator/ripple tester that will be here tomorrow, my multimeter seems to have grown legs sadly. Im still thinking the washer has either leaked into wiring or a corroded connector is intermittently pulling the voltage down.
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Hi Geoffrey, as I am sure you have found, there is nothing coming up on the web for a suitable towbar for your car, so truly out of stock. The diagram does not look overly different from the version that fits the XF, but it would need to be adjusted / fettled to suit your bolt pattern. Probably best to work with a reputable towbar supply and fit company in your area, or alternatively make inquiries with the reputable Jaguar Breakers such as Eurojag and Auto Reserve - both can be found on the web. N6 JMX
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This could still be a poor battery and / or a bad set of earth connections. The ability to start the car is no longer the best test that your battery is fine. The electronics on your car are extremely sensitive to low voltage, which generally will not bother the starter motor until much later. Low voltage causes the electronic control modules to become unable to be seen by the CANBUS. N6 JMX
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In regards to start/stop it's just got the usual push to start, no aux battery. It does have 2 washer pumps. Haven't gotten battery tested yet as it refused to start for 10 minutes today at the shops so had to rush to work instead. Cold started fine at 2c within half a second. The push start light wasn't lit, and the info display on the cluster wasn't powered up. The infotainment system just was grey with small jaguar logo on. Tried the backup key slot and that did grab hold of the key but didn't do anything, either pressing brake and pushing start didn't do anything either. Not even a weak start attempt. After a long time screaming obscenities the cluster display came on and car started nearly instantly. Good strong start so I doubt it's battery. I've noticed dome light has randomly been on or off when I start car, and beeps on lock/unlock have been random too. First time it's totally refused to start today. From a little googling I notice a lot of these symptoms could be a bad bcm between that and the washer not working I'm wondering if the bcm is located in the driver's footwell where a washer fault may cause liquid ingress? There's been no wetness in the footwell but I have noticed a bit of condensation when I've started the engine, but have just put that down to the cold.
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Geoff D started following Towbar wanted
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I have a 2005 Jaguar XJ 2.7 TDM Executive, and I am looking for a towbar for this car (Part number C2C39800), I am told that it is no longer available. Does anyone have a second hand one, or know of an alternative?
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Hi there, Looking for help regarding any information on the JAGUARSPORT 3.6 XJR with the Twin Turbo Technics conversion. My email address is [email protected] Many thanks Steve
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Rusting on rear subframe XKR
N6 JMX replied to tcee's topic in Jaguar Car Care and Detailing Inside & Out
Hi Trevor, your post indicates you are in / around Wolverhampton, practically the heartland of Jaguar and I would have thought that every second garage would be knowledgeable about Jaguars. However, your post is quite light on details. Has the rear subframe got surface rust that could be treated by Lanoguard / Dinitrol application, which most small independent garages can tackle. Or, is the subframe rusted to the point of needing replacement, i.e. large portions flaking off and holes appearing? Which would require a major bodyshop to tackle. I have heard of someone replacing the rear subframe on a 2010 XKR and that work was undertaken by a company called XL Motors of Coventry - a recommendation from the local Jaguar Dealership. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception about the X-150 Modern XK. A lot of people think the aluminium body means no chance of corrosion, but as you are learning, the car has steel underpinnings and, especially, where the aluminium and steel meet, there is indeed a very high chance of corrosion happening. Especially so if the car is used all year round and experiences salted roads, or if the car has spent a proportion of its life living near the sea. And, of course, the aluminium body can experience oxide corrosion due to untreated paint chips and the application of a corrosive salt, resulting in areas of white powder appearing. N6 JMX -
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mrmike replied to A-Knight's topic in Jaguar S-Type Club
I can already make and receive calls with the original BTsystem along with voice control, it is only the outdated and clapped out Nav system that doesn't work. - Yesterday
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Any specialists near Wolverhampton to fix this problem?
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Have you checked the fuses? Sounds like one fuse should control all of the missing functions. N6 JMX -
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Hi Matt, I agree with John that a weak / old main battery could be a source of issues and if over 5 years, change it. In addition, I think your car may be fitted with the small auxiliary battery, whose task is to supply the sensitive electronics whilst the car is operating in start / stop mode. If this auxiliary battery has started to fail, it can pull down the main battery and the start / stop function will not work due to there being no supply from the auxiliary battery. In regard to the washer problem, are you sure your car is fitted with only a single washer pump? Typically the headlights are supplied by a second, higher pressure, pump albeit from the same reservoir. Failure of the pump that supplies the windscreen washers may be a factor. N6 JMX
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Hi Michael a big Welcome and I'm sure you will find the club members are always willing to help if they can ???
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S-Type R, how to replace the large navigation / radio screen
Big John replied to A-Knight's topic in Jaguar S-Type Club
Hi Ava Personally I would leave well alone. On my X Type I fitted one of these in the Cigarette lighter and can now make and receive calls as well as play spotify on the car system for less than £20 🙂 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TFDPCT5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title John -
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S-Type R, how to replace the large navigation / radio screen
mrmike replied to A-Knight's topic in Jaguar S-Type Club
There is a kit for about 500 quid, details can be found on the forum. A smaller system for MP3/BT inputs can also be found. The alternatives are non starters due to the control bus system. The problem for us was just the nav system, but Igo on a 7" tablet on a sticky rubber mount above the dash sorted that. The standard radio / CD player, Viva voice etc was good enough for us. M -
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Can anyone with a heritage certificate for an X Type tell me the easiest way to find the gearbox number? I’ve applied but been asked for “3 out 4 of the following” VIN number, Engine Number, Body number, Gearbox number. They go on to explain that the body number won’t be found as it’s “in the white” meaning not visible and I understand the gearbox number is where you won’t find it without taking the gearbox out. They require 3 out of 4 for security reasons. Well the VIN and the Engine number are on the document so we are just talking about the gearbox number, yes ? So the only cars with certificates have had their gear box removed ? Surely not. What am I missing ?
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Hi Matt and welcome. First port of call is the battery. If the battery is more than 5 years old I would change it. These cars, like all modern premium cars, eat up the amps at an alarming rate so unless your battery is recharged often by a long run it will suffer a drop in voltage sufficent to upset at least one of the many computer modules. If possible put it on charge and see if that solves the problem. Personally I would use a Ctek charger at least weekly. Make sure you use a charger capable of handling the AGM battery. Also if the battery is low the S/S will not be working. Also worth checking for water in drivers footwell as the washer bottles can leak and flood the electrics causing all sorts of wierd problems so fingers crossed yours is nice and dry... Good luck, John
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Sorry to bump this, but I'm having almost identical symptoms with my 2009 3.0d xf s. Engine systems fault popping up anywhere between 5 times a second to every hour. Engine start/stop sometimes not working, double beep on unlocking drivers door (computer says triggered by drivers door) and screen wash motor not sending water to the screen, but is to the headlights. When the engine sysyens fault is popping up a few times a second my indicators work slowly almost if they are... Lagging. No obd2 codes stored.
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Hi I'm new to the club and the xf is the first jaguar I've owned I'm open to any help and advice thanks
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Hi Yes, two belts, one at front for timing and one at rear for hp fuel pump, there is a chain in each bank, but these generally last many many year and never fail. cheers Joe