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Many thanks for the suggestion but doing this is beyond my own skill level! I will let a Jaguar mechanic have a go. Dennis G

That sounds like you may have a dodgy height sensor (one on each corner) and it's ok until it warms up and then breaks the connection. You might fix it by unplugging all the sensors and spraying the plugs connector pins with contact cleaner then reconnecting/disconnecting several times and a last spray of contact cleaner before reconnecting the last time. This by its very nature will be a temporary fix and the problem is likely to come back if it effects a fix to start with. However it might confirm that's where the fault lies.

Turns out that I have pretty much the same problem with both of my fobs; one worse than the other. Almost surely to do with the contacts, however I have not a clue about how to do anything to clean/fix them. Has anyone ever managed to solve this?

Good evening. I have recently acquired a 2003 XJ6 and have a strange warning light issue relating to the air suspension. After the car has been driven for about an hour, the warning light comes on saying there is a fault with the air suspension. If the car is parked for an hour or more, the warning light does not show when the engine is started again but then, as above, returns after an hour or so! Very curious. As a layman, I would have thought the light would be permanently on if there is an actual fault. Has anybody had a similar issue? Thanks Dennis G

Hi Colin, you indicate your problem is with the X-150 model, but your profile descripting infers you have the X-100 model from 2001, need to clarify which model you have the issue with. Before you changed the battery, did you have any need to jump start the car? If yes, then you may have fried the video screen that is the display in the X-150 model. N6 JMX

Sounds like time to check the alternator. N6 JMX

jaguar x150 infirmatjion screen flickering but only jag logo showing battery replaced with 100amph modules replaced and tested all working not sure if there's a wire break or a hard reset can anyone help

Thanks for your help, Jim!

Hi, I am shortly having to change Alternator on 2.2 X type Diesel 2005. Looks as if AC pump etc will have to be removed to get at alternator top bolts. My AC does not work ( pulley clutch broke when I bought it) but that had been no bother and I have no need for AC. Anyobe taken it off completely ? Then obviously needs a shorter axillary belt - anyone done this and if so what belt did theu find to fit ?

It started as a very subtle flickering of the dash lights.It now pulses the headlights and the engine revs match the throb, could even be a very slight misfire. I fitted a new correct spec yuasa battery in march - all mains connections appear ok.

Hi Thanks for your response. I have had the same issue with either of my keys and I have replaced the batteries in both. I had a new drivers door latch fitted as well as tgd new boot latch. One garage told me it was the gear selector unit, so that was replaced and the problem still exists. It is with an auto electrician at the moment but it starts every time he tries, so no fault appears on the diagnostic……. Soul destroying !

Check the internal contacts are properly connecting within the key fob, they are a bit fragile and easily bent away from the contact face. N6 JMX

Hi all My 2005 s type key fob stopped working overnite .. new battery next day but still not working so was hoping someone could advise Many thanks

Great thank you

Hi John, there are a number of specialist suppliers who can advise you on possible solutions for your X-type. Need to be careful with what you eventually go with as some bulb conversions can end up as MoT failures. Talk to the good folks at "Better Car Lighting". Website at: www.bettercarlighting.co.uk Other companies are available. N6 JMX

Hi Andrew, welcome to the Forum, hope it all goes well for you. In future, you may want to post your questions in the correct area of the Forum. This post is in the X-type area and you want to be posting future requests on the 1999 XK8 in the X-100 section, a bit higher up the page. N6 JMX

Hi Andrew, here is the electrical manual for your car; http://www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/jagxk1999.pdf

Sealed up a leaking rhs tail light. Decided to do the lhs while I was there. Very easy to take out and put back. Will go an aftermarket upgrade for the rear view mirror fix. Cheers.

Hi Everyone - I just acquired a non-running Jaguar XK8, 1999. The body and running gear are accident-free, rust free and generally in good shape - except for the engine, which was damaged when the timing chain either slipped or broke. So I have a long haul ahead of me, to bring the car back to running condition. Right now, I need access to a wiring diagram so I can test out the various components and make sure there are no issues. Can someone please point me to a wiring diagram for this model? Thanks for your help.

I would like to upgrade the bulbs on my x type 2009 estate. What would you guys recommend doing. They are not great on a dark winters evening.

Thank you

There is an article in the JEC magazine, January 2021, on a successful repair to the interior mirror problem. It was resolved by spending a bit of time and effort to separate the existing mirror parts, make a template of the mirror glass and have a local glass company cut a new standard mirror piece to use in its place. The correct Jaguar part replacement is unlikely to be available and when it was / is costs roughly £400 and second hand units are just as likely to fail in the same manner as your original. If you want to go hunting for an original replacement, get the correct part number from the Jaguar Classic parts website and run your search. The chap in the magazine article did just that, but ended up with a repair for just £10.50 and a few lessons learned. For the leaking boot, check the seals around the periphery of the opening, especially at the top edges, could be a corrosion issue. N6 JMX

Look at the SNG Barrett website for a good alternator at sensible prices. N6 JMX

Hi Folks, New to the forum and Jaguar ownership. My 2001 S type has a leaking boot and the rear view mirror is on the blink. Any ideas please?

2005 X type 2.2 Diesel Battery light on Checked with meter battery not charging Know prob alternator, but clutching at straws is there a chance of fuse/ link or relay it could be? If not will have to change. Any tips or info? Have ordered a Haynes manual ? How big a job ? Also I was told some of the cheaper replacements on web do not always work well or for long or cause other issues Any advice on good make that orks and not too pricey or is alternator repair place best option ?