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Welcome aboard Jim. Sorry to hear of the fate of your XJ but things sometimes happen that way - might not seem like it at the time but it's probably for the best. Hope you enjoy Zero!

Hi From Jim Just signing in as a new member, but not really, I joined in last year as I was about to lose the battle with my 4Ltre XJ8 308 I think. I hereby confirm that I lost the battle, and Cat, as she was known to the family, has gone to the great scrap yard in the sky. She was a fabulous car I bought her new for about 54k in 2000 and had 23years of wonderful driving in her. She looked just like the day I bought her, as I always kept on top of the bodywork, but she then went and failed the MOT. A local engineer then agreed to do a quality welding job for me, only to take all of the £1000 to do the underside, have it totally dismantled, cut up and on axle stands, all the new parts made ready for reassembly, he then went and died on me! I know what I should not have done, but. End of story. However, I did make contact with Mark on here, member name Ashton, who helped me enormously with his knowledge of X150 models he was Chassis engineer on the X150, amongst other things. He led me along all the bewildering nuances of the XK range, which he won't ever really know how much I valued this. Eventually, after quite some time sorting out what I really wanted and then realising as a 75-year-old pensioner I could not afford one, but I came very close and have just taken over the new "Jag". This one is called Zero (let you know why this name at a later point in time) She is a Silver Grey XKR 4.2 litre Convertible. I have to say I am besotted with this monster, what a car, and it seems well looked after. That's part two, concluded, recorded and reported. I will report again as I get used to Zero and keep you all informed. I am new to this forum and not sure how things work, but I thought the best way to find out is to do it my way (first post) and see what comes out of any response. Best Jim

Having switched my allegiance from SAAB to Jaguar in or around 2008, purchased my first XF (Diesel second hand ) in 2010. See below next to my last Saab which I also still have. Owned two further XFs before switching to my current 2017 XF-S supercharged petrol. Love this car and will probably hang on to it forever 😜 . No intention of switching to EV despite test driving a Tesla S in 2019 ( ludicrous mode is exactly what it is) .

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Hi, new member here! I'm on my 5th Jag (XJS, XKR, XJ, XJR and currently driving about in a XJ 3.0i petrol Supersport with Blackpack murdered out spec). Invested in a SeaSucker the other week and just wondered if anyone else has tried them. Thanks Hugo

Not done it myself but you warm the badge up with a hair dryer and use fishing line to remove the badge. If you're not a fisherman, I believe that dental floss makes a good alternative! 😉

Good Morning to you all, Please could someone help me I want to get rid of the 2.0d badge on the right hand side of the boot and replace it with a Portfolio badge on my XE Portfolio Please help Thank You Lee

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F type Jag in showroom condition rare 2018 model red 2.0 Ltr Dynamic R type with 9840 genuine miles on it Currently on a private plate which will be staying with me any checks you require the plate is E1WOK genuine miles on it for sale.Just flew through its MOT so has 12months.No dents ,rust or marks on the body or alloys.1st person who looks at her will buy as is a beut.Only selling as now retired and don't require 2 cars anymore Beautiful car only looking for £ 30,000 OVNO Contact me on [email protected] or 07801339915

Good luck with the sale, but can't help think it would be better to have posted in the Marketplace Section of the Forum, at the bottom of the page. Unlikely folks are going to come looking in the Model Section of the Forum for cars up for sale. N6 JMX

F Type In Showroom condition rare red 2.0 ltr Dynamic R Variant with genuine 9800 miles 2018 car is currently on a pvt plate for any checks required E1WOK but that will ve be staying with me Just flown through its MOT no dents rust or marks on body or alloys First person who is after 1 and see will buy she is a beut Only selling as now retired and don't need 2 cars Pics on request Either use [email protected] Or ring me direct 07801339915 Live in Cumbria Ca288ba region Car won't be available long so act now if u want it Looking for offers around 30K

Great news Steve and thanks for the update.

Thanks very much for your comments. Regards Alan

Start with the basics, check the diff oil level. It takes about 750ml of fluid and is simple to suction out and refill, not a bad idea since original 19yr old fluid will be in there. I use Smith & Allen FS 75w-140.

Thank you Jim, simplifies things when you have an idea of what does what! I have found the fault and rectified it in a couple of minutes, problem was the vacuum module which is located under the battery tray, for some reason one of the multi pin plugs was not fully connected?? Don’t know why? It’s now making full contact and system is working properly! pedal is now solid. Just have to put everything back together again and job done! I am surprised that I didn’t get a DTC for this fault. Thanks again Regards Steve H.

Still available, I don't have an XJR to put it on !

Here is the electrical manual for your car, figure 05.1 refers. http://www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/CarPDFFiles/JaguarXType/2007XTypeElectrical.pdf

Only SDD/IDS can access immobiliser faults. Then you can remove the battery sounder and strike it off the dealer options. A fault signal from the battery sounder will trigger the main alarm. Diagnostics will tell you if a module is playing up, all in all recommended. Until then you are doing as much as you can.

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