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I was damp the other day when I got in the car and almost as soon as i started the engine the windows fogged up. Even on defrost with aircon it too ages to clear. It's done it since and it seems to clear quicker when the heating is cold. I've replaced the cabin filter but it still does this. I'm sure i read something about water in the car causing it but all the mats are dry and i cant find any damp. Anybody experienced this.

Got it, thanks, NOW, oil everywhere in plug. now What/

Needed to find some info out as our 66 plate F-Pace 20ltr diesel sport decided to seize on the M25 at 03.30 in the morning. No warning lights just two tapping noises and bang. Thank god for a hard shoulder to pull in to. Bought the car 2nd hand private sale with full main dealer service history. It's only covered 85k. Spoke to JLR and they told me to get it to the nearest main dealer. Harwoods in Brighton. They have access the car and said the engine is seized and needs a complete new engine. Quoted 12.5k inc VAT. JLR have said they would pay 30% of this, so brings it down to around 9k. My only concern is the main dealer has said 9k approx and once they start work (if I go with them) it could end up costing a lot more. Struggling to find 9k let alone more. Spoke with a really nice bloke from SSG and he recommends the turbo being replaced at the same time as these normally break and it could cost again in six months. I bought the car for my wife's 50th as she always wanted one. We have lost faith in what I took as a prestige car. Not sure whether to cut my losses and sell it as a non runner and put 9k down on a Volvo or something or get it fixed. Need advice.

Hi Don, no there are no "official" DVD updates for the Satnav in your 2013 XK, indeed the discs you have are likely older than that - 2010 - 2012. Do not be tempted to scour the internet for DVD that claim to be updates for the Satnav in your car as the use of these supposedly update discs, by others, has caused significant corruption and in some cases failure of the unit, making use of the touchscreen difficult or not accessible at all. The simplest method to achieve up to date Satnav is to purchase a decent / secure phone cradle and use your Smartphone Apps - even Google Maps. You could also purchase a decent Garmin or similar. Or, if you want to go full upgrade, then there are companies, such as Cartronics, who can fit and install Apple CarPlay / Android Auto capability to your model. This upgrade would be circa £1500 and you need to take the car to their workshop in Surrey. You can view the Cartronics website at the link below. https://www.cartronics.co.uk/ N6 JMX

Hi Patrick, the first thing to appreciate is that aluminium does corrode in the right circumstances, but it produces a white powdery residue, which can obviously cause surfaces to become irregular. Aluminium can be treated and repaired similar to steel body panels, but the body / paint shop must know what they are doing and treat the panel correctly before applying the paint and lacquer. Do you have a notion as to the cause of the blistering? Has it spread from a stone chip? In all cases of aluminium corrosion I have come across, the start point has always been where the paint coat has been broken. N6 JMX

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i HAVE A PAIR (offside & nearside) OF COMPLETE HARD TO FIND HEADLAMPS AVAILABLE FOR A fACELIFT XJS (1991-1996) OPEN TO OFFERS Located in Torquay. Thanks Don.

That is a pretty good price. They are an excellent tyre. Just keep an eye on pressures and tracking so that they wear evenly and you can maximise their life. 🙂

Thanks so much...

It was cool today for the first time in a while and I think the heater came on. It seemed to be delivering warm air but the upper led panel that shows temperatures started flashing on and off. I turned off all the auto stuff but it kept flashing until the car was turned off. When it was restarted later it was warm and it did not flash and when auto was turned on the air kicked in. Is the heater control valve going bad? This 2004 S Type has 59,000 miles on it.

It does look good.

Jaguar 1972 XJ Straight 6, Mark 2 series 2. Good condition inside and out, restoration project. Been in the garage and kept for 30 years, been in the same family about 40 years. Cream off white colour, navy leather interior. All in good condition. £7000 for the vehicle.

Hi, on an P Face PHEV 400e has anyone experinenced really loud hissing from the upper rear door speakers when driving in electric mode?

Hi Nizar First thing you need to do is read the DTC codes which should help pinpoint the problem. Code readers are cheap and easy to obtain from ebay or amazon. Regards John

Good morning. Second of my late stepfather's collection. This time XJ6, I think a 4 litre. I am, as stated in the XJ8 post, not an enthusiast of this model or a mechanic, but it looks to me like a V6? It has MOT until 19 June 2025. 103816 miles. Buy it, tax it and use it tomorrow! Like the rest of his cars, he bought them to drive and enjoy and not to polish, so the paintwork is not pristine. I have tried best to photograph any bad areas. Please ask if any questions or more photos required. Price to sell at £1500 or any decent, inoffensive offer will be considered. Mother needs it gone. She would rather this and it's counterparts go to someone who appreciates Jaguars, but they will ultimately go on Ebay if no interest. PM in group or call 07714 285323. Location B60 near Avoncroft museum. Thank you for reading and to Admins for letting me post. (We intend to keep his 1967 S type, so I hope to get to know some of you as I learn about it 😉 )

Its difficult to know whether it would be cost effective to fix. A ticking noise can sometimes be a failed / sticking injector but if it is coming from behind the timing cover, it would suggest timing chain/ tensioner / guide / pulley issues ? If it is 'just' timing chain related, replacement with the upgraded items is likely to be between £2k-£3k at a specialist. If any internal engine damage is the cause of the noise, it seems that parts are tricky to source, most people then try to source a second hand engine. Prices seem to vary between £5k-£7k, but then there is the fitting cost on top. Fixed, the car is probably worth £9k-£11k, based on asking prices on Autotrader. Might be worth speaking to other Jaguar specialists to see if anyone else has come across the problem, taking a video on your phone might give them a starting point. Breaking it yourself is a hassle, some bits sell quickly, others don't, you then have to find a way to dispose of whats left. No idea what a specialist breaker would offer you as a complete car. Probably worth putting up some more details of interior / exterior colour combination and see whether there is someone on here that fancies a project ?

Further to previous: I have message site admin and not had a response about phone number posting. Therefore, for anyone who may be procrastinating, please feel free to call Spencer on 07714 285323 if you are interested. Mother is not concerned about price she gets but needs the cars gone. Offers will be given consideration. This WILL be going on Ebay if not purchased by a genuine enthusiast. Save yourself the hassle!

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Hi everyone,I'm new at this,I'm writing you from Canada ,just bought a jaguar 1993 Vanden Plas,British racing Green ,my email address is rider8993@gmail.com,I'm looking for some items that are hard to find here , 1,lens cover for the under bonnet lights ,there 2 lights in the upper section of the bonnet to light up the engine 1 magnet latch ,for the front console arm rest , 1 does anyone has some British racing Green paint,about 1ounce ,to fill up my touch up flask,I guess it's the original 1993 flask that has dried up . I would greatly appreciate any suggestions cheers marc

Hi everyone. Just signed up to the owners club after many recommendations. Currently running a V8 F Type after a 575 XJR but love all things Jaguar. Best wishes, Rob

Hi Bill, I would be suspicious of the reluctor ring as the cause of the problem. This works the ABS and when it starts to go wrong (wear / corrosion) then the ABS light comes up and this is normally followed by a series of other associated dashboard lights. Check the rings and any sensors for the ABS. N6 JMX

Hi John, I just check smaller battery, it's resting at 7V and 14.5V when car idling. I've also attached a photo of warning light that come on after driving for 30 mins

I had all these probs with my 2005 Diesel after about a year, Bought a new battery and Soldered the wires onto the all connectors, cleaned the battery terminals (New Battery) and cleaned the now soldered connector to the bodywork and the body work itself. No Probs at all after 3 years. I did measure the current drawn from the battery when everything is off but I don't remember what it was. I rember thinking though that after a couple of weeks of non use there could be a problem. I never leave the car for more than a week without driving at least 30Kms. I remember my 200Kompressor took about 100mA for the first half hour after everything was off and then about 50mA thereafter. A quick calc with a NEW 100AH battery means half discharged after 3 to 4 weeks. M

Hello everyone, I’m new here and need some advice, I have always stuck with Mondeo as a general rule, however I decided to buy a 3 litre Xf on a 60 reg for £2550 with 12 months MOT no advisories which was a bargain! I kept if only 2 weeks and my father persistently rambled on how I need to get rid of it as will hurt me if it goes wrong. Eventually I caved and I sold her for £3000. I have been filled with regret from the minute it sold and I want to buy another immediately. my question is was my father right? How would the Jaguar Xf compare to something like a ford when it comes to repair bills? I am not a rich man by any means and I would be hurt by repair bills of thousands of pounds, but surely a well serviced Xf with 140k on the clock 3 litre diesel I feel should have been pretty solid right? Should I buy another? Or am I simply wanting something I simply cannot afford to keep? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello, I am from Japan, This is an inquiry from Japan. Can someone please help me? I own a series 2 XJ-6L. I would like to replace the series 2 with a manual transmission. I am looking for the parts needed for the replacement. Thank you in advance. Hiroaki Asanuma