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I enjoy looking in the members gallery and encourage other JOC members to post photos of their Jag, I thought a thread of Front Ends would be good to see, with a little detail if you wish. Here’s my XF which I purchased in October 2023.

a front end shot from earlier this year 😀 tows the caravan beautifully

...and my pair.... I've had the Sportbrake for 6 years and the X-Type for 12 months. It still has under 27k on the clock, serviced every 12 months and an interior like new. It even had the previous owners leather driving gloves in the glove box along with a bag of Werthers 🙂 It now has new sills and is fully Lanoguarded underneath. Failed 2 MOTs in its life, once for headlight aim and once for sills in 2017. Currently working on the original wheels but got some refurbed X-Triple 5 on at the moment with Goodyear Vector 3 all seasons.

Nice one Ian! This is my XK8. I've only had her for about 3 months. Endless grin!!

Steve, just as an aside, I know no longer pertinent to your original question, but: a good turn out at an X150 seminar organised by the JEC last weekend. One of the key points related to oil services for the 5L V8. David Marks was the technical/ mechanical guru delivering the presentation His advice was that the single most important maintenance step for the engine was that annual or 6k miles oil replacement/service was not just recommended, but in his experience ,essential for the long and trouble free life of the engine. Further to the regime, critical too that the oil used is CASTROL EDGE PRO, 0-20W, which is specifically recommended for JLRV8 engines. This oil even if your filler cap states 5-20, as Jaguar later a made advisory that 0-20 is the recommended grade.

For future info, where the vehicle is fitted with an Auxiliary Battery, this feeds the electronics whilst the vehicle is operating in start / stop mode, maintaining a constant 12V supply to the sensitive electronics. If you find, over time, that the start / stop function fails to operate, it can be due to either battery beginning to fail. The main battery obviously provides the capacity to physically crank start the vehicle, whilst the Auxiliary battery provides the stable voltage. Too many restarts in a short space of time, as in crawling traffic, will drop the main battery to the point where it automatically switches off the stop / start functionality until such time as the main battery has recharged itself with engine running. Typically a main battery in a stop / start vehicle will be of the AGM style, and 5-years should be considered as the typical lifespan of the battery before replacement becomes a need. N6 JMX

Good Morning Dr Daryl, Welcome to Jaguar Owners😊 Lots of great advice here if needed from the site and members. Best Regards, Aubrey.

There is a another post from the same chap (Steve) in the New Owners section where the car he is looking at is a "low" miles (28,000) 2009 facelift X-150 with a sketchy service history and these 2 x faults showing - from a private seller, meaning nil warranty. Asking price is £16.5k and whilst the Pedestrian System can be the front sensors, my experience is that the explosive cartridges are the most common fault - they need not have deployed (making the bonnet unable to close) but they do have age related deficiency's that requires them to be replaced. For that price and poor presentation / service record, I would walk away, there are plenty good examples available with more protection. N6 JMX

Hi Dan, sorry for your loss but I hope you find the JOC community able to assist you with your task. Appreciate you are new to the Forum, but if you explore the Forum Pages a little deeper, you will find that there is a specific section for dealing with the sale of cars. In the Forum front page, scroll to the bottom of the viewable pages and you will find there a "Sale" section. Make a post in there, listing the exact model of car including year, engine size, fuel type, mileage, condition, etc, Ideally, you should also provide an indication of the sale price you are looking for from the car - sorry I can't help you with that as I am not knowledgeable on the S-type models. You will also be able to attach some photos to show the car, ideally in a good light and a suitably picturesque location - driveway is not ideal but better than nothing. Show photos of the side, three-quarter view, rear and front. Show the fitted wire wheels in a separate image close-up. Provide an image of the interior, front and back, and one of the boot and engine bay - bonnet raised. Give mention of the MoT history, i.e. does it have a current MoT and the expiry date. Mention the service history - where it was performed and at what intervals. Let folks know how long the car was with your dad and how he used it - daily driver, weekend car, show car, etc. Hope this helps guide you to make a listing in the correct location of the site. Good Luck. N6 JMX

Lower the window by 11". Remove the door card and sticky foam, cut thru the flexible glue. Loosen the two window clamp bolts and remove the glass, always use a suction cup to hold the glass. Remove the speaker box then disconnect the connectors from the door lock and window motor - access the window connector via the port in the door. Unbolt and remove the window slider frame. I have removed the window motor and gearbox but it is not strictly needed, using T25 remove the DC motor and worm drive. Clean the shaft and apply a mid to heavy grease. The light oil used by Jaguar dries and there is metal contact, greatly slowing the DC motor. With that done replace, paying attention to the brush contacts. Re assembly is a reverse of the procedure. With the glass now in keep the window bolts loose and close the window fully, now tighten the glass clamps. Result: one rejuvenated window motor.

Hi Steve, as Mark has said above, it really does come down to a personal "feel" for all things considered. The 5 litre engine is VERY robust and reliable, but a gap of 3 years in the servicing (at least twice now, would make me think long and hard. Ideally, the oil should be changed annually, irrespective of the mileage between service intervals, but nothing much else in the service regime is such an issue. My mind would think that if the previous owner(s) had skimped on getting the servicing completed - which is not at all a cheap item at a main dealer (circa £600 each visit), what else has been skimped on, so look extremely carefully at all other aspects of the vehicle before committing hard cash into the deal. With the car at coming on 10 years old, the tyres could be needing changed - 5 years is about it on these cars, irrespective of the tread remaining. The tyres should also be premium branded such as Dunlop Sport Maxx in J, for Jaguar, specification. Check the tyres carefully and if they are mismatched, or not premium, have a rethink. Also check the tyre dates on the sidewall's - refer to the Kwik Fit website for information on that if you are not sure. Also at 10 years old, the battery could well be due for replacing, again a 5 year interval between battery replacement is a good proactive / preventative maintenance option. Uncover the battery - it's in the boot behind a trim panel depending on coupe or convertible - and if it is still an original Jaguar stickered battery, once again think about the skimping that may have taken place. These cars have large / expensive brake discs and callipers and with missed servicing regime, the pads could well be seized in the callipers and the discs scored or warped - check on the test drive for any braking issues such as vibration or long pedal. Often, low mileage cars can be more trouble than a well maintained and cherished high miler - such as Mark has. If you do go ahead with the purchase, I hope you have years of trouble free motoring. They are fantastic machines with Supercar performance at Mondeo money. N6 JMX

I have great news S type jaguar 3.0 2001 Y554BPA coolant tank, fitted today no longer waiting for part jaguar has got this coolant tank in stock.

Hi Sheela, With an 8 year old battery it is simply waiting to fail. These modern cars have so many electronics going on in the background that the quiescent battery drain can be quite high and a car like yours left to sit around for a week or so will have a low battery - even when the battery is relatively new. The recommendation is typically to replace the battery in a Modern Jaguar at 5 years. If I were in your position, I would be looking for a new battery replacement and ensure you get a premium battery for a premium car, AND from a reliable supplier. There have been a number of reports of batteries failing after only a few months, so you want the back-up of a premium supplier for a no quibble exchange. Note that if you plan to change the battery yourself, then the car's ECU needs to be "informed" via a Jaguar diagnostics system that a new battery is in place in order that it can reset the charging rates, N6 JMX

A fantastic period piece featuring the iconic E-Type Jaguar (well what else are you going to use in a road movie). This fantastic film produced by Pirelli using an e-type (XKE) Jaguar to demonstrate their range of Cinturato Tires. By the time this film was made the Pirelli Cinturato range had already been available for over a decade.Pirelli’s Cinturato range of tires dramatically changed people’s perception of how good tires could be. They improved the handling of cars like an e-type Jaguar, when fitted with these progressive sports car tires. https://www.cinturato.net/tortoise-and-hare.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2gKn11c8-xaXDe3CsA4XlIcw6wMfdGqFki-z6VEGXrpr_u8USMJdKjVm8_aem_qOpi8lKqwyFk5IjgbhXVWw

Here's one of mine on the original plates :

Sounds like a busy week

Nice to have met you too. Glad we managed to park in the shade.🙂 Hope you had a good journey back tp Norfolk. Safe motoring.

Hi every one I’ve got some good news the alternator and battery have brought the beast back to life. I would like to thank you all for your help. I’m a happy bunny again

Hi Phil Assuming your purchase date was 1st June 2024 and not 1st June 2014 you need to go straight back to the dealer you bought it from. They are legally bound under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 to provide that "goods delivered or sold must be of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose". First recourse is to give them the opportunity to sort it out. Regards John

Had a great time at Bridgnorth Rugby club with ARC events Classic car show. Great weather and lots of different marques of cars, including those from Shropshire Jaguars Owners, who helped run the event. Exhibitor tickets sold out before the event, it was very well attended and the atmosphere was superb . Any one who lives in Shropshire who is interested in local meetings and trips with SJO, please contact me for more details. Our next big event is Ludlow Race Course in June, a bigger and even better event at a fantastic venue. Food Available, Bar, stalls, Entertainment and of course beautiful Jaguars. See Events section in Jaguar Owners for details. We can offer a discount on show tickets to Jaguar Owners Members. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1553119958580767/

As an S-Type owner, you'll be aware (I guess) of how sensitive the electronics is to low battery voltage. You'll maybe not know though, what you're expected to do after dis-connecting and re-connecting the battery. I've put together a PDF document which takes you through the procedure step by step. Nothing that isn't readily available elsewhere but just gathered together and (in my view) logically ordered into a single reference. It also includes how to get the audio system working when you don't have the security code I've been asked for it so many times that I though I'd make a thread just for access to that document so here it is:- Battery reset.pdf

I named my 2019 XJL "Tata" as in "See you later." New to me a month ago. 😁

Hi Ian Yes here she is, now I've got original wheels taking up space in my bedroom. It makes getting up in the dark very tricky.

Got everything sorted thanks to JustBadly pointing me at the plastic bits needed to make the headlights work....thanks to all who joined the thread. Kevin.

Go to the Kwik Fit website and locate the "Batteries" tab, enter your registration number and post code, then press search. The website does all the work for you and then you can do a search for the best price for the battery you select - do not have to purchase from Kwik Fit. Note that the most important attribute to your selected replacement should be dimensions. It MUST fit into the battery tray and be held securely in place, it would be an MoT failure if not secured. N6 JMX

Hello. I just purchased a 2013 Jaguar CK coupe. Looking forward to enjoying the ride

Hi Darren, you need access to a Jaguar system called TOPIX to get a full spec sheet. Your local Jaguar Dealership should be able to get that for free - TOPIX has a subscription model so you could also put it in a search engine and buy a short timeframe access, which is relatively inexpensive. Alternative is to request a build sheet for your VIN from Jaguar Customer Services - they might be inclined to assist. N6 JMX

I'm reluctantly selling my beautiful XJ TDV6 that I have had the pleasure of owning for the last four years and have had 40k miles of smiling driving! Many trips to France for skiing and wine buying. A really good car that just wafts along. Fully maintained including recent cam belt change. Just had an MOT which had a few jobs but all done along with a service. Please call me to discuss history. Price: £5,950 OVNO Location: Devon Nick 07968 186559

How do I replace the windscreen wiper blades on my 2019 Jaguar XF? (This is the X260 model) I cannot seem to get the blades to the service position as shown in the owners handbook? Also I am unsure as to how the blades actually clip on or are taken off. Ca anyone help please?

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I've heard the engine is pretty robust, and indeed the car has been serviced generally in line with the 10,000 miles recommend, just not to JLR's schedule. It is a particularly nice late example, with low mileage and one owner. The dealer so far is accommodating, and at my request is trying to see if the previous owner would be willing to give me a call. I have driven it, but need a longer test drive if the truth be told. It's passed all my HP/ Car Vertical checks and I'm also going to have it inspected by a local Jaguar specialist. If all that checks out, then I'll pull the trigger. However, despite best efforts, the rest really is in the hand of the gods! I'm encouraged to hear your higher mileage XF is providing effortless, reliable and relaxing motoring. Fingers crossed, I'm heading the same way! Thanks again.

With the potential damage to the old girl, my head say it is probably sensible to move on 😞 A quick look on Autotrader and other sites suggest a like for like replacement at between £2k and 12k depending on mileage and condition. Just a guess but you are almost certainly looking at north of £5k for a rebuild. However if you swap it, you are then buying an unknown and he has already invested heavily in the car so sorting the engine may be the best route. Bottom line is how much is it worth to him and can he afford the repairs? If he can I would start looking at an engine rebuild (I rescued a 2003 X-Type with 26k miles from this site for fun - and £250 and spent around £2k on sorting it (body and sills) but now have a car which I will keep as long as I can. Essentially one for the heart v head v wallet to sort 🙂 A quick search through Google suggests the garage the car is already at is probably as good as any in the area so I would be inclined to be guided by them. Good Luck, and keeping my fingers crossed you decide to "pay the vet bill" for the old cat...

Hi All, Just got my first Jaaaag, and looking forward to being a part of the owners club community. Got a few issues with the car I'm trying to get sorted at the moment. Horn and Windscreen washer - both potential MOT failures which is due in about 3 weeks.

Hi I'm Rich from Morville, thought this would be a good forum to join.I purchased a Jaguar XF sportbrake 2.2d R Sport black this week and can't believe I haven't thought about one before, fantastic car.

Hello' My name is Keith. Hoping to learn as much as I can. This is the first Jaguar I've every owned that I will be working on other than general maintenance. The car needed new tires, I'm quickly learning what I don't know about Jaguar. Happy to be here and ready to take in as much as I can about the car. As the title says The car is a 2004 XKR Portfolio. It's a red one. In very good condition but has spent a lot of time sitting with it's last owner. I'm looking forward to driving it.

Thanks yeah I guess it's the piece behind the thermostat pump, that bolts to engine. Replacing the whole thermostat housing assembly, and then I'll move to the pump. He did say he had replaced it not long, the pump, but from experience sometimes things just go bad... But yeah my beautiful Jag will be sitting til I fix her. My daughters not too happy as I'm using her car, but with what I paid, I'm not mad, just frustrated his 'fix' didn't work.

Thank you and I feel the same with regards to the car. A car I fell in love with, purchased without ever seeing it let alone sitting in one (during covid) Jaguar didn’t have the colour I wanted anywhere down south so had this one shipped to me. Sounds like a love story 😂 but I really have enjoyed and loved it. Now, umm… how can I trust a car that blows up? If they replace the engine with the same !Removed! engine, who’s to say it won’t do it again and next time I could have my son on the car and my husband over seas (he spends 80% of his time away with work). Loosing faith in a car is when it’s time to get rid of it, however on the flip, you’d like to think lightening won’t strike twice? For now I just want it off the drive (thankfully it will be back at !Removed! Lovett (tomorrow afternoon). It won’t be looked at for 2-3 weeks which is fine as we are away for a month come Thursday, so I’ll be picking up the drama when I get home. !Removed! Lovett will email me with the diagnostics when done. Let’s just keep everything crossed that what !Removed! Lovett have said, will be what’s offered or better 🤞 With regards to the American action taking place, this is great and I’ll also go look as they need to be held accountable and England need to follow suit! I glad you sorted your car out but gutted that it cost you so much money 😬😢 JLR shouldn’t be allowed to get away with this!

Hi All, My busy period and workload has gone the other way now (in fact I’ll be out a job soon) anyway I do have time now to try and pull this together I hope to sort a venue this coming week and the post details of “Meet Up” which I would propose would be over next six weeks. 🤞

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Hi, i'm new here, I have a beautiful XJS that I need to sell, any advice on best place to do this would be much appreciated. Is this forum a good place to sell?

Struggling to find part numbers MJB1341AC and MJF1346AA ... my usual go to Barretts are not coming back with any information. Nearside front suspension arm and bush. Any help out there in XK8 land?

I fitted a second-hand diesel one on my XFR. Same shape and fixing points. Here is the catalogue page.

Hi All, My day job and workload over last few months has been very busy. So I’m unlikely to time to pull this together. Also verious Facebook groups seem to have organised Norfolk meet ups. If I find time I wilL try to sort something for us. Kr Ian

Hi Trevor, Good to meet you and say hello yesterday. Here’s a photo of our cars in line up. Kr Ian

I agree with the principal assertion here that the battery on the vehicle has to be suspect, followed by: 1. A corroded / suspect earth point(s). 2. A failed Starter Motor. I would not try a jump start from a slave vehicle as that may transfer issues from one to the other. Start by fully charging the existing battery using the correct charger such as a Ring Automotive Smart Charger, the version with the LCD screen that indicates the battery status when charging. A battery that can take a charge should be able to be at 90% within 12 hours of connecting up and switching on. REMEMBER you are dealing with an AGM battery so it is vital the chosen charger has that capability. As given earlier, if a "standard" charger has already been used, then the innards of the AGM battery may already be shredded. If you are not confident with battery tests, or indeed don't have access to the correct charger, then remove the battery from the car and hand it to a qualified Auto Electrician to both charge and test. You need to eliminate possible causes in an ordered manner. N6 JMX

Hi Ross I would still have a look around the mega fuses as a poor connection there could well fit your symptoms (including the burning smell) and I am not convinced a dead alternator would account for non-operational interior lights and hazards... Good luck John

Hi Moonraker63 here. First time I've owned a Jaguar...long time dreaming ... And can honestly say my XE Portfolio is lovely. 65 plate in grey, New MOT last week ( no advisories!!) wheels refurbed yesterday. First time I've had an autobox too which really is strange but getting used to it. Small niggles being the aircon needs a regas, being done next week, and somehow the place i bought her from have put 2 new tyres on the rear wheels which are the wrong size, should be 225 and they've put 245 on instead...daft question but is that a problem? Anyway other than that ... I love my Jag

Hi Guillaume, welcome to the Forum. The XJS is a great car and I had a V12 Convertible back in the day, which we used to undertake road trips to Europe, mainly Italy. I live in Scotland, near Aberdeen in the North East of the country, so if you have any questions or need advice on visiting Scotland, just send me a PM and I will try my best to help. N6 JMX

We’ll triumph, Dave lol. Keep me posted on how you get along with everything. The suspension job sounds like a big undertaking, and not one I would relish. Next for me is broken glow plug removal and then full service. I’m praying the heater core doesn’t need to come out. Speak soon, mate. All the best, and give me shout if you need anything. Take care.

Hi, Dave Hope you’re keeping well (never sure whether to “quote” or just reply to the topic lol). I completely blanked it off at the throttle body and where the pipe meets the — cooler(?), and removed the two pipes completely. So, four plates in total for the S Type (X2004). Not sure if the X Type is the same. I got no light or anything, and I didn’t remove the throttle body butterfly, because I wasn’t sure how, even though others advise to do so. Not sure if this makes a difference or not. I did some research on my model and discovered that deleting the EGR from the ECU isn’t necessary. However, if the garage is going to sort all that out for you, then let them get on with it. Maybe they’ll discover it’s unnecessary. I dunno. I’d have to research the X Type to know. Not sure if it was related, but I got an “unusal flow” (or something like that) alert recently. I removed the throttle body, checked the butterfly actuator, tightened the blanking plates, refitted everything, and now everything is fine again. unrelated to the EGR, but as an aside, I recently replaced the glow plugs (bit of a nightmare job) and the last one snapped off. So now I have to figure out how to remove that. Oh, joy. Incidentally, it seemed that the ones on the left bank(?) - passenger side - were all seized and dirty. Not sure if this is a sign something is wrong. I’m still getting coolant loss, particularly when I ride her hard. Mechanic found nothing after pressure test, and I did a block test and got a negative result for gasket failure. I suspect the heater core needs to be removed. I also recently replaced the transmission fluid and filter and reset the TCM/TCU — doing that on your back is a bar-steward lol. keep me up to speed on everything, please, Dave. I’m interested to know how everything goes, and would like to help, if I can. All the breast Marty 😉

Excellent, thorough job 👍