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I have a Jaguar XF Portfolio March 2015 2.2d, looking in the engine bay last weekend I saw the BLUE connector below that is not connected to anything. Any idea what it is? There is no connector nearby that it could connect to as far as I can see. I'd have thought if it was redundant or for some accessory my car doesn't have then it would have a waterproof plug added???

Well I checked the boot (both sides and spare wheel well) and absolutely no damp or water ingress at all, see pics below. I understand there are 3 modules for the parking aid system (rear sensors module, front sensors module and master) but I could not see any of them in the boot area, any one any idea where they are? Many thanks.

Hi Martin That sounds very expensive!. Presumably a Jag main dealer. I would be looking for other quotes without a doubt. As a guide to parts prices try searching online at places like this : https://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/jaguar/xf-x260/115130/10221-shock-absorber Good luck John

swapped this set for a 17" set so now surplus to requirements, all 6mm plus, comes with vertical cover - will take £250 but they need to be collected, Hertford

Thanks to you both for your opinions, much appreciated. May not have one fitted after all.

Hi Daniel, I think you are confused. The original post above refers to shockers for the XFS model, whilst you need to look at the shockers for the X-type model. A quick check on the Jaguar Classic Parts website indicates that the shocks for the X-type are around £150 per corner, which doesn't sound too bad. The shocks are obviously model specific, but also vary by the VIN, so you need to make checks to ensure you get the correct parts for your car. Check out at the link below - once you have the part numbers, you can search for suitable alternatives from other sources. X-type 2001 - 2010 (x400) Classic / Road Spring And Damper-rear | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts N6 JMX

Hi Robert, you should also look into the legality of adding a Leaper to the front of your XJS as, since it wasn't an original factory fit, it may well be considered a pedestrian injury hazard. I believe there are ways to "mitigate" such hazard, but it involves cutting a major hole in the bonnet and having the Leaper spring loaded so as to disappear inside the bonnet in the event of an interaction with a pedestrian. Like Dave above says, it will not be to everyone's taste and folks tend to look for originality. N6 JMX

Entirely as an "each to their own" comment, i would prefer to see something like that as the factory intended. I recently bought another car and a previous owner has added "V6", "automatic" and Union flag badges. Granted it is a V6 auto but it's definitely a Japanese car (JDM Import) so shouldn't have the Union flag on it IMHO. Conversely the car it's replacing is a Japanese brand but was built in Swindon so technically could have the Union flag at a push. What i'm really saying here is that while having a Leaper on an XJS might suit your tastes, it might not suit everyones and could negatively impact the value.

I have a 1988 Jaguar XJS - should I fit a leaper cat badge to the bonnet as well as the existing growler badge? Or should I fit the leaper cat badge to where the growler badge was fitted? Are there any issues with either option or should I not do it due to possible corrosion if drilling new holes in the bonnet? Any help would be appreciated?

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Decided to order some new plates and a new plate holder for my jaguar x type as they were looking rather old and tatty , fixed and installed the rear plate no issues just a couple of screws but as I took the plate off the holder there are 3 metal rivets fixing the holder to the bumper , any advice on what I can do? Will I need to remove the whole bumper to replace this or will I be able to remove these with a drill? Any advice would be greatly appreciated and if anyone has done this before tips would be great

Got the same issue on my older model - Jaguar X type 2006 , been told I need to replace all of the shocks due to it being an all wheel drive , didn’t pay a huge amount for the car but I don’t think I want to be forking out for them especially at that cost!

The C70 is enjoying a bit of a rennaissance interms of value and kudos so my advice would be SORN it over winter and run it as a summer car.

............ and here we see the 3.0 Jaguar in its natural habitat, a fillng station! 🤣 Joking aside, i have an S Type 3.0 and i easily get at least 28mpg from it without trying - the big enemy of good mpg is pootling about at 30mph up and down the gears. Long straight roads, constant speed above 50mph and it gets good figures. Welcome aboard Daniel, as mentioned above, check for rust on the sills and where they meet the rear wheel arches.

Hello folks I'm in a similar dillema moving from a convertible Volvo C 70 with its folding metal roof and great capacity to an F type fixed head coupe which does at least allow golf club storage. I would have loved the convertible version but with no storage on board, maybe i should keep the Volvo for summer holidays. By the way do our F type owners think that the glass sun roof is an asset. (No wonder Im calling myself Frazzle) ,

You don’t see many 3.0’s , just make sure the sills are solid behind the skirts (you need to remove them to check properly) mostly I seem to spot diesels.

It isn't the cam cover gasket it is the manifold actuator flap gasket. Check behind the manifold casting and you will find it is wet. Another good reason for an oil catch tank from the engine breather. https://ebay.us/m/IYddQl https://ebay.us/m/OkfXPQ

No, but SDD 131 and mongoose can do it. As soon as you plug it in it will read the car and send you to 'Legacy' IDS. Apparently this version is easy enough to track down and it has to run on WinXP with the PC date August 2012!

Eaton M112 oil from Powerhouse. It carries the same specs as the Jet oil such as the US Military performance standards.

OK this is first time with s Super Charger, is there a particular OIL that fellow owners would recommend as this baby has 162,000 on it. Thanks Gary

Welcome aboard Dave, glad you finally found us!

Hi I'm Dave62 new to this jaguar site jaguar xf 2011 v6 turbo diesel I've had for the last four years .

Welcome to the forum. This thread may help; https://www.jaguarforum.com/threads/fuel-flap-does-not-lock.79891/

Welcome to the Forum, lots of great advice available on here so don't be afraid to ask. Do you mean the door covering the petrol cap isn't locking when the car is locked? Perhaps the slider that engages with the door is in need of some coaxing and lubrication. N6 JMX

Hello Christopher. Thanks for that. The dealer is dealing with the issue thankfully and they think its a faulty instrument cluster which is being repaired at present. I will keep you posted. Thanks. Best, Rob