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Hi. If the gear selector was to fail on Jaguar Xf 3.0d v6 x260 2017 with 50k on the clock, while driving. What effect could this have on the engine ? The D was flashing during the total lost of power. This all happened within 20/30 seconds of lost of power. Reason for the enquiry is my car engine sized up with no warnings. The gear selector was stuck in park and couldn’t be moved. The rear wheels wouldn’t move even after releasing the break catch release under the bonnet. My independence Jaguar specialist garage is informed me the electric break was broken. Any help or advice would be appreciated. With thanks

Hi Thanks for your reply. Service has always been carried out by dealership Barr the last one. 80k service, believe this includes the oil change carried out by the dealership at 37299 miles 7-2022. 96k service carried out 46k In December 2023. By independent garage, only repairs Jaguar cars, 30 years experience, trained by Jaguar at the start of his career. Car’s mileage is at 50k now. From my research this isn’t a rare issue. It’s how to prove there is it a problem with the engine, will cost 2-3k to strip the engine to find the cause. What was strange was the flashing of the D during the break down and unable to move the gear nob from park. Rear wheels locked. This was after releasing the brake under the bonnet. Garage told me the brake release was broken. Not sure if this in anyway is connected combined with the flashing D on the dash Any info would be appreciated. With thanks

Sorry in advance if this has been covered before! This is my 15th Jaguar (2007 2.7 diesel) I keep leaving the lights on and would like to know if it should have a warning chime. I don't actually get any audible warnings at all ,only parking sensors. Please help as my neighbour is getting a little annoyed ------- -- at letting me know.

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My 2014 Jaguar XFR 5litre V8 510 HP Supercharged in Metallic British Racing Green is looking for a new owner! The car drives like a new car with just 67,000 miles on the clock. I have been in possession of this beast for just over 3 years and can say it behaves perfectly in all conditions. The traction control is superb as is the general ride. There has been 1 previous owner and there is full service history from the day it was first registered. I am looking for £15,500 or near offer - to a good home! The car is in the M26 area of Manchester. Please call me on 07971 559094 if you are interested. Oh, it’s back on its original DVLA Registration number as the private plate has been reassigned. Pic’s to follow

Welcome Ellen, sounds like you have the beginnings of a "collection" there. N6 JMX

Please note that when you replace the battery, you will need to "tell the car" that a new battery has been installed. This allows the battery control module to reset the alternator charging rates. This is achieved via the OBD port and a plugged in suitable code reader, which most garages should be able to undertake. N6 JMX

Hi again Jim, My own car is an XKR Convertible and possibly one of the most photographed cars in the UK - it is in quite a rare colour scheme and always attracts attention at shows / outings. I parked on my local High Street last week when I was off for a haircut and came back an hour later with several folks standing around admiring the car. Everyone wanted to chat about it. So, the the answer to your initial question is YES, Jaguar did make a convertible version of the New XK (X-150) and the chassis is stiff enough to allow full use of the 510PS in my car. I have no intention of changing my car so next car specification is not relevant, I have exactly what I want and it is going to be growing old with me - already owned it for 12 years. There are around 10 good XK Convertibles for sale on the JEC Classifieds site at the moment and I would suggest you have a look there to see if anything catches your eye. Link is: jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=cars-for-sale&pg=1&category=1608 I live a bit too far away from you to assist in the physical purchase of a car, but if you want to PM me regarding any specific car you have an interest in, I will see what I think. N6 JMX

Hi Dave. Wow, you know your stuff. Thanks again for your input. I'll look into your suggestions. Cheers, Graham.

If you are sure it is rain water, then it should also come in when you hose / wash the car. Have you confirmed that it only comes in due to rain? Try turning the AC off for a week and see if there is any improvement. Normally, in hot weather with the AC running, you will find a small puddle under the car when parked. Have you seen the puddle recently, or is the driveway dry under the car at all times? Do you have a sunroof? There are also drains from the sunroof surround, but I have no idea where they travel through the car, but down an A-post would seem logical, ending up near the footwell. N6 JMX

When I bought my XJR last December there was no handbook wallet with it and enquiries with JLR confirmed that it was only available as a complete wallet pack which has to be individually ordered from the original publisher via JLR given the VIN number for the car. I'm not even going to say how much it cost 😉and how long it took to actually materialise. In the meantime, the rep who sold me the car managed to locate the original car documentation wallet for me, rendering the new pack of no use to me. Would the brand new pack ( still in original box} be of use to anybody? The car is a 2018 X351 and is the same for all the models apparently.

Help please, wheel nut sheered off above the slip washer any one had the same problem and how to resolve it, as i cant get the wheel off Thanks Bill

Hi there, I have a manual S type. What oil should i put in the gearbox. At present the gear change isn't smooth. I havent checked the oil level but when i do i will probably change it if thats possible. Are there any additives that will help make the gear changes smoother and reduce noise?

Hi margi3, a little strange to buy a car and then immediately think of flipping it for a "profit". In my experience, "flipping" for a profit with Jaguars is a fantasy world, not one occupied by mere mortals. If you are not "in" to the car and want your money back, try selling it on but be prepared for an inevitable loss. N6 JMX

Hi Jim, Thanks for the quick response. The seal I am looking at has a hard surface on one side (see the brown material in image attached). It's not something I've seen before on a pinion seal so it piqued my curiosity. Thanks, Geoff

Hi Keith, Not very far as the crow flies, but a drive around to Swallows Jaguar at Rooksbridge, see link below, might be a worthwhile trip. These guys are very knowledgeable and good to deal with. https://swallows-jag.co.uk/ N6 JMX

Told you in terms of codes. I'll have to look in the hood to see if it's turning. While in the car i can't tell. i know there's power because there is a noise but doesn't sound like an engine turning over. Will let you know.

Hello all, My first post, so I hope not a ridiculous question: Is the camber adjustable on the XF? (X260 - mine is a Jan 2020 build). And if not, why not? Reason for query: just had 4 x Eagle F1 Asym 6 fitted, followed by wheel alignment reset by technician using Hunter system. Printed report before and after shows the left (nearside) camber front and rear were and are both outside the green tolerance limit (left front was -0.53 now -0.49, left rear was -1.30 now -1.25). This means the thrust angle is slightly off, only just within tolerance. The technician tells me camber is not adjustable. I pressed him on this as the caster reading is greyed out - which does seem to indicate non-adjustable. But the camber readings are yellow (left) and green (right). So is the technician correct? Or does it just mean it needs a specialist to perform any adjustment? Thanks for any advice. Paul. img035.pdf

Located in Chelmsford Essex is JD Classics. A little further afield is Ken Jenkins (marque specialist) trading as Carlton Autos Ltd in Worksop, Notts. N6 JMX

Hi Keith, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring - you will enjoy it. From your spelling of "tires", I am guessing you are not in the UK, possibly North America. If so, there is a great community in Jaguar North America and you will find lots of great help and insight on here. One of the first things you'll need to keep a 2004 car running well is a suitable code reader, preferably one that can cater for Jaguar specific codes (DTC). Enjoy. N6 JMX

Can anyone assist as to which companies offer competitive insurance for an i-pace please?

Hello all, First-time poster, but I have found this forum to be very helpful. After passing my test, I decided to buy a Jaguar X-Type. I love my car. It's a 2006 RHD model, with a 2L manual diesel. It runs great, and I love how comfortable it is. Recently, when browsing this forum, I found a few posts talking about the accessory sockets behind the glovebox and in the boot of the X-types. Having a 12v socket in the glove box of my car appealed to me, so, after doing my research, I tried to embark on installing them. I should mention that I am an electrical engineering student, so I can generally handle electrical matters. After purchasing and installing the R2 Accessory relay in the passenger side fuse box, I was confused as to why there was no voltage between either the black and brown or the black and brown-green wires in the accessory connector. I thought I had maybe tested the wrong cables so I shorted what I thought was the load end of the relay to do a continuity test. It was at this point I realised I had not disconnected the battery, as there was a crack, and the cable I used to short the pins began to smoke! I immediately pulled the cable out and did a visual check of the fuse board and could find nothing wrong, so I turned the ignition, where I found a warning light on my dash, with a note in the message centre saying "CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE". Then I noticed that the fans were not coming on, so I navigated to the climate section of the infotainment screen to find a message there also, saying "communications failure, consult your main dealer". So now I can't use the A/C, heating, Demisters, air recirculation or heated seats. On top of all this, my cigarette lighter socket also no longer works! So I was wondering if anyone knew why it was just these systems that failed? It seems odd for them to fail, as they are seemingly unrelated to each other. No fuses have blown that I have found so far either, adding to the confusion. I'd be grateful if anyone could explain to me what went wrong, and how I could fix it, if it is possible for me to do so?. Thanks, and sorry for the long explaination.

Hi Phil Assuming your purchase date was 1st June 2024 and not 1st June 2014 you need to go straight back to the dealer you bought it from. They are legally bound under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 to provide that "goods delivered or sold must be of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose". First recourse is to give them the opportunity to sort it out. Regards John

Hi Guys The alarm on my 05 3ltr V6 has started to sound for some reason, it's the sounder that's in the engine bay on the driver's side. I've had to disconnect the battery to silence it so getting it somewhere is a problem, plus I have a misfire on cyl 5 and it's booked in for that to be be looked next week as well as its annual MOT. Any ideas as to the problem and possible solution please? Thanks