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Hi N6 JMX, Thank you for your detailed answer. I have shared it with my jag’s mechanic, hoping he will find a way to either replace the instrument cluster, or to repair it, through the company you referred here. Will keep you posted. RoMie

Hi David, there is a lot going on behind the frontal area bodywork in terms of crash protection structure, chassis fixing points, etc. The only true way to determine the extent of the "under the skin" damage is to remove the nosecone and assess what has been displaced. Any competent bodyshop will be able to make that happen. Alternatively, if you want a DIY looksee, then if you have access to back copies of the JE magazine (from the JEC) even via the JEC website, there is a full piece on removing and replacing the nosecone to repair some minor parking damage in the issue for March 2018, page 65. N6 JMX

Welcome in Ken ==Enjoy -- 😃😉

The ASL button has never worked on my X350 in the 6 years that I've owned the car. I was told once that not all of them have this feature but some had the button even though the device itself wasn't fitted, which seems a bit odd. The cruise works as it should but ASL is completely dead and the led doesn't light up. Any thoughts or ideas welcome. I've seen a module mentioned in the manual but no idea where it is. Thanks Pete

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Awesome. I’ll have a look and post on whatever I learn.

Hi Chris, good to know. For the vehicles you are looking out for, you need the more specialist outlets such as Ken Jenkins, trading as UK Jag. Ken has a steady supply of these type of machines and is currently advertising a 1959 XK 150S, 3.8 Roadster (not a DHC). He is advertising a 1954 XK120 DHC 3.4. the website is www.ukjag.co.uk There is an XK150 DHC SE 1959 advertised in the JE magazine - in the Norfolk area. N6 JMX

HI Alan, Welcome to Jaguar Owners.

Thanks so much for your help. I will give it a go. Really appreciated 🙏

@KDM did you manage to find anyone in the southwest?

Yes, 17-inch wheel size tyres are in really short supply these days. Most folks elect to swap to 18-inch rims, which of course means new wheels, but at least there are a lot of suppliers out there selling second-hand XK8 rims. That seems to be the first choice for most folks, but doing a quick look around the internet for Accelera tyres, there is quite a lot of information, with one site giving them a decent review - see link below. https://www.whocanfixmycar.com/advice/accelera-car-tyres-reviewed It looks like they originated from Indonesia, but are now owned by a US company based in Miami. Seem to have a primary reputation in motorsport disciplines. They are cheap, no doubt about that, but these days that does not necessarily mean bad / poor quality and they do have the appropriate UK certification. Personally, I would elect to go for a set of 18-inch rims as they would offer me a wider ongoing selection of premium tyres, but be careful as the 18-inch option from the period had a wider section rear tyre over the front, i.e. not like the 17-inch, which are the same section all around. In this case it really is a case of pay your money / make a choice. N6 JMX

Thanks Jim 😊

Most probably to increase revenue for main dealers when they replace timing chains Mine cost 3k. Martin

Hi the picture is of x350 x358 Burr Walnut S Type door Trims are shorter. May be try Auto Reserve for some Kind Regards, Aubrey.

Good evening all , Ian from Australia . I have just acquired a 2002 Xtype and am getting it read for registration. also . So am I right , you need to access the engine number from underneath the car?? I thought my Suzuki Mighty Boy was bad enough. If so under the car I go. thanks for the help

Re: 2001 XK8. My headlight Low Beams (High Beams OK) are too dim. I want to install high powered LED or XENON Hi Intensity bulbs. I am told that Jaguar headlights are not necessarily wired the same as the average USA vehicle, i.e., some bulbs my need some kind of ancillary device to make them work. Not interested in that kind of modification Just want a plug and play bulb for the Low Beam lights. Do any of you guys know of a brand or style of LED that will work? Appreciate any info or experiences that you know of in this matter. Thank you. Norm in California.

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Being in the United States, don't know if this info is of any use over there. A company called HARBOR FREIGHT sells a small, approx 12" x 4" solar panel which I have permanently mounted on the bumper of my motor home attached to the underhood battery. it's been keeping the battery up for the 9 years I've owned the 2017 camper. its cost is only $14.95 when not on special sale. Not suggesting I'm going to mount one permanently on my XK8 but I am going to buy other one for the Jag. PayPal me and I can ship one to you.

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Hi Jim, thanks for the info that makes sense, thought they were a little unusual. regards Russ

Good Morning Dr Daryl, Welcome to Jaguar Owners😊 Lots of great advice here if needed from the site and members. Best Regards, Aubrey.

I have just purchased an XJ Premium Sport in Emerald Fire Green. The dealer told me it had the premium sound system fitted. However the front lower door speakers don't have the word Apline on them. Also, the mode menu doesnt have an option for changing the sub woofer. So how can I confirm my car has the premium system?

Same Q Mick. Where do we find a replacement!? Many thanks

UPDATE I got the car back from the garage after they checked and confirmed that none of the tank pipes were crimped or restricted and couldn’t see anything else amiss. Having read plenty on Jag and Landrover forums about the issue I decided to start with a new fuel filter as they can get clogged enough to restrict the return flow back to the tank. I’m probably guilty of not changing it recently as I haven’t done many miles but it’s maybe 4+ years old. Swapped the filter today and initially still had the same RP light immediately on startup plus the slight ‘misfire’ like anomaly. However, after a few restarts this seemed to improve, only going into RP when revved and later only when the throttle was blipped, even stalling a couple of times (but OK with a steady rise in revs). I rechecked the fuel system pressure at idle, which is now fairly steady around 24800kPa. Prior to the new filter it was higher and varying wildly between 30000-43000kPa. Volume Control Valve is at 25% and Pressure Control Valve 11% at idle, which from what I read on the LR forums is about right. As things seemed to be improving, I took it out for a road test. 5 miles of A roads, a 70mph 8 mile run along the dual carriageway and then back home. All seems fine, no RP light, smooth idle and no fault code logged. My theory is that the filter was due for changing and the tank removal may have stirred up just enough detritus to block it to the point of causing a problem. I read on the LR forums that the PCV spring in the HP pump gets overridden by the high pressure in the system but ‘fixes itself’ when the pressure returns to normal so I assume that explains the gradual improvement from same problem to no fault after some time running with the new filter and at lower/normal system pressure. Happy that it seems fixed for now 🙂