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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.

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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 ?

I have a similar thing on my 99 S Type, if i open the boot before arming the alarm, often it will not arm/set. If i open and close one of the doors (drivers door usually) i can then set the alarm. I've put this down to perhaps a worn door open switch on the drivers door or possibly whichever module (BCM perhaps) not recognising all doors are shut. It sounds to me as if you have a similar problem brewing but in a later stage. Also worth checking to see if it does it with your spare key, if it doesn't, get yourself a replacement spare and start using the spare key.

Hi, My 2015 XJL has developed an intermittent problem of on occasions it will not turnover and start. This appears to be linked with opening and closing the boot as the non-starting can occur after I have placed something in the boot and sometimes can start after opening and shutting the boot. Recently the engine stopped when in traffic I pulled into the side of the road to allow oncoming traffic through…..the ECO stop start stopped the engine and it refused to restart. I opened the boot using the switch on the dash, got out of the car and closed the boot, got back into the car and it started. The battery is new and has been coded into the car. I have had the boot latch and starting motor replaced and the problem exists. Earthing appears to be OK. My local Jaguar dealer can not find the issue and neither can local auto electricians ? I am at my wits end !!! Have any of you guys come across this issue and advise me how it was resolved.

You're welcome, good luck with whatever you go for.

Thanks for that, I'll have a look at this.

First thing that springs to mind would be this : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/357133847843 There are cheaper Chinese units available, i picked that one to give you an idea whats available. My own S Type is a 1999 model so has the older style dash and no "off the shelf" option so i bought a dead stereo with the right colour surround and built a 9" Android unit into it - i must finish the job and get it fitted!

I have a 2006 s type which I've been told you can't update the sat nav later than 2012. Does anyone know of anything I can do to solve this issue? It runs on a dvd .

Finally solved map upgrade issues. Jaguar where excellent 🏆Lloyds jaguar Houghton le spring did themselves proud with a little backwards and forward. Dropped of car 8 courtesy car, washed, hoovered returned by 4 . TCU &IMC update. Now my car is talking and I can update maps and live coverage. Cost was bearable, experience sometimes frustrating but a positive outcome

Dark blue, oatmeal interior. 67,ooo miles. Very nice condition. I have owned for two and a half years, doing approx 6k miles a year. It is a very good car for £8,000.

John, Thanks for your response and advice. I shall give it a try! Mike

Hi Mike I had exactly the same issue on 2013 XF Sportbrake. Totally confused the garage as not fixed after replacing the external sensor. It seems the computer still relies on previous readings until the car has been turned off for over 6 hours so, fingers crossed, it may be OK when you have left it overnight..... Good luck John

Very confused ? How did you manage to buy a new I-Pace in June 2025, as dealers, we had to register every new Jaguar we had by the end of October 2024. Every new Jaguar includes 3 years roadside assist anyway (which is administered by the AA) as part of the manufacturers warranty package.

As i always say, it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Even new cars break down and the cost of AA cover Vs the cost of an enforced motorway tow is comparatively nothing.

I bought a new I-Pace in June 2025, the AA are now asking for a renewal fee do I need the AA on a new Jag?