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Hi Jonathan, quite a bit of difference between the XK and XKR, so better if you can try them out and see if you have a preference. Other major decision has to be Coupe or Convertible, as that too will impact on your selection process. Engine size needs to be considered - the earlier cars were 4.2 litre V8, whilst from late 2009 the engine size was 5.0 litre V8. Many aspects of the ride in the X-150 are down to personal preference. The cars look great on 20-inch wheels, but lots of folk complain about the ride being too harsh and seek out lesser diameter wheels. Note changing backwards from 20 to 18 is NOT possible on the XKR due to the size of the brakes / callipers. The JEC has a Classifieds Section, therefore mainly Enthusiasts' Cars on sale, and in the December issue, there are currently 10 off X-150 cars for sale with an almost equal split between Coupe and Convertible, but in my opinion the Convertible is the better looking model. Nowadays the price range is quite dramatic, with some being advertised at under £10k and I have seen some on AutoTrader at over £40k. Being based in Scotland, my own XKR Convertible is taken off the road (SORN) between October and March each winter so as to avoid the salted roads. Whilst the body architecture is all aluminium, there are steel subframes underneath and these can suffer very badly from corrosion, so be sure to look underneath any car you view - take a good strong flashlight - although most of the front subframe will be hidden under a plastic tray, but the rear subframe will be readily accessible to see. Corrosion of the aluminium body is always possible too, especially where stone chips have been present, or loose trim traps water and can vibrate through the coating. If you want any additional insight / help, come back trough the Forum or drop me a PM. N6 JMX

Well I might be premature in updating this thread but... I never did find the parking sensor control module. Looked in boot, behind LH and RH boot trims, under seats, under bonnet, under dashboard etc. All difficult to access with horrible plastic clips etc. Jaguar wiring diagrams didn't help as I found many that covered my year of car and all showed the module in different places - why the need to move it around so much? It's as if the installer changed stuff every day on the production line. However I did notice a small water stain near the junction box (fuse box) rear on the RH side of the boot. I noticed the filler cap water vent pipe was blocked so unblocked it and not had the issue since. Maybe water was somehow getting into the boot and running through the fuse box causing the issue when it rained. Time will tell.

Looking to purchase my first XK, must have good history and be in fantastic condition. looking for a car to keep and enjoy and pass down to my son

EVening Jimbov8 / N6JMS / Big John Thanks to you all for your helpful replies. The end result i wanted was to keep my perfect condition Teardrop wheels at all cost. After several days trawling the web it all came down to a big Zero. However I eventually searched the correct size AVON Turbo Speed 200/65/390 used but having 5-6mm left on them. So All well that ends well. Thanks again to all

Hi Steven, remove fuses F4 10A, F21 15A and F31 30A, all in the auxiliary junction which is located between the rear seats. Make sure the radio is switched off on the panel first.

There are a few on here that know the XK electrical system pretty well, sure one of them will be along soon to help out. Welcome to the club too!

Hello, all, i'm looking for the radio fuse on my 2007 jaguar xk. I just can't seem to get a straight answer from the internet. I just want to kill the power to it so I can reset it without having to disconnect my battery. I have been told it's in the passenger foot bay compartment but I can't find one listed radio. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

HI I have this issue occuring now - did you ever get an answer?

Does a replacement unit have to be reprogrammed

Hi thanks for letting me know just had it done at 740 pounds

Hi Paul, 2011 3.0ltr D. My local garage fitted a new cambelt, tensioners, water pump and serpentine belt last September at almost 100,000 mies for £950 including the ridiculous amount of VAT. My local garage are 100% honest and trustworthy and have looked after me and my Jaguars since moving here 5 years ago. Supertrev. .

Hi, this sounds just what I am looking for as your post was a few years ago, is this still available?.

Hi just some screen shots of error codes that are on now

Locate and check the headlight earth connection is sound. One light failing is more likely to be an earthing issue than a BCM issue. N6 JMX

Quick google brought up this: Faulty Headlight Assembly Component A bad bulb, ballast, or internal wiring/control module can cause intermittent operation. Start by replacing the bulb and checking the ballast. Wiring Harness Issue Corrosion or damage in the wiring connecting the headlight to the BCM can cause data/power loss. Inspect the full length of the harness for damage. BCM Entering Protection Mode If the BCM detects repeated short circuits, it disables the output to protect itself (U1000-00 code). The short must be repaired, and the BCM may need a specialist software fix or replacement. Failing BCM Unit A failing BCM can cause various erratic electrical issues, including lighting problems. This is often due to water damage or voltage spikes.

Hi, I have a Jaguar XF 2.0 portfolio 2015, got to work last night and was told my headlight wasn't worked, checked fuses and then ordered new bulbs and fitted tonight, that didn't work, so I hooked up my Carsoft machine and it's coming up Left Headlight imtermittent, BCM error Can anyone help ? Thanks

Put all the windows down and then spray silicone lube spray into the top of the window channels for a few seconds, preferably using one of those long spouts. Only spray onto the vertical/near vertical parts of the window channels. Once all sprayed, start the car (to avoid flattening the battery) and exrecise all windows up and down several times. Not sure if you have Toolstation in Eire but this is the sort of stuff : https://www.toolstation.com/action-can-sp-90-silicone-lubricant/p34151 It's also good for spraying on door seals, leave to soak and then gently wipe off the excess to help prevent the door seal freezing to the doors in cold weather.

Hi all, I have a xjl 2014 the drivers side and passenger side windows skuek when going up and down . Tried wd40 dry . Iane

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N6 JMX - Many thanks for your help, very much appreciated. DM sent.

Friend of mine had this on a Merc recently, turned out to be throttle switch giving a false idle situation to the ECU - might be worth looking at. The logic behind it was you don't want the engine revving when you're meant to be at idle or braking etc.

Hi I have a 2011 xf, been no bother till now! had a parking sensor go off and the car would just shut its self off while driving,, , got the sensor fix but the car is still shutting it’s self off occasionally. Been back to the garage and they can’t find any thing wrong! Don’t know where to go from here as very stressful while driving.. been out yesterday and done 35 miles and all ok, but today done 10 miles and it cut out everything stops but started up straight away? Any help would be appreciated?

Hi Russ, you definitely need the 2 x moveable hatches to be in place to keep everything working as it should. As you probably realise, the hatches retract and return under a spring damper action, where the dampers are connected by the cords - which can fail. I don't know if you are a member of the JEC and can therefore access the back copies of the JE magazine via the JEC website (currently under reconstruction) but there is an article in the May 2023 Modern XK column, which highlights the problem and it's repair solution. If you don't have the ability to access these back issues, then send me a PM via this site with an email address for yourself and I can send you PDF copies of the article. N6 JMX

Hello John, thanks for your reply, l am going to call into my local garage for a diagnostics result, just took the car there for the MOT seems a decent bloke, see how that goes, strange about the radio though, usually manage through trial and error to fix small issues as they arise, but as you say, l need to pinpoint the cause or just keep throwing money at maybe faults. Took the car to an independent jag specialist in Milton Keynes once for a problem, very good very reasonable but a fair distance away, could be another visit there l think! Thanks again John.

Hi, my 2008 convertible is quite noisy in the cabin and from the outside - on both sides - there is the gap (pictured) and from within I can see daylight. I guess this is where the cabin noise comes from. Added to that, when the roof is down the two panels (pictured) are not fitted. I guess this may cause the gaps. I have both panels, but have no idea how they fit. Both drawer cords are snapped and when I tried to loose fit them they started to crush when closing the roof. I'm stumped. Can anyone assist please ?