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A small word of warning on the use of the one touch fob button for roof raise and lower. Whilst it is a nice trick, the recommendation is NEVER raise or lower the roof of a convertible without the engine running. i.e. don't rely on the battery to do the work. Batteries in the X-150 have a hard life and I have always recommended that the battery be replaced at 5 years old. Many, many spurious faults arise from a poor battery and in today's world, the ability to start the car is not the best indication of its health.

Just as most others are saying that independent Jaguar specialists are great. Mine does a far better job than I have got before from main dealers and I usually pay around £300 for a major service. No frills just great work.

You don't clarify as to whether the vibration or "limp" is only there when braking from speed or whether there is a vibration at the rear when travelling at a constant speed. If the vibration is there all of the time, especially when travelling at constant speed, the most likely culprit is tyres, differential or driveshafts - potentially a driveshaft has suffered a minor distortion and that would result in both vibration and / or the limp. If you have access to a dial gauge indicator, you could check if the driveshafts are running true or suffering a minor out of round. N6 JMX

Sounds like you’re going to have to overhaul the brake calipers On the other hand… It’s a known thing that pad deposits can build up on the discs and cause this juddering A good few heavy braking sessions from speed can remove these deposits and cure the problem till it comes back

I would be interested to meet as well. Steve

Hi I'm only guessing here, if the oil level is OK and the light comes on have you checked your oil filter.

Hi I named my XK Bess I think !Removed! Turpin's horse was called Bess and like his horse my Bess is reliable,quick and looks lovely.

I am in sunny Reighton Gap in a cliff edge bungalow overlooking Filey Bay as a retirement hideaway. YO14 9SR Mike 😀

I have for sale a superb Le Mans v12 , the car has been dry stored for 31 years in fantastic condition and covered only 31000 miles. Signal red cream leather piped in red . number 03 of 280 this was my late fathers car one he cherished . the only bap point is the head lining will need to be replaced . the car runs I am in the process of recommissioning the xjs at the moment . new plugs oil and filters all fuel lines and break lines . this I a rare car in superb condition I have had the car evaluated . offers over £20,000 alan67w@gmail.com 07960671168 car is located Ashbourne Derbyshire

Here’s a pair of genuine straps; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204700933429

Hi Tony and Phil, Thats great, now I’ve got five + interested I’ll put some thoughts and ideas together for meeting point etc. Thanks Ian

I would be interested in meeting on a Saturday.

I’d be very interested to meet . Although I’m in Suffolk, wiling to travel Tony

Morning Leigh, I recently updated the maps in my XK which still had the original maps since the car was new (2006) If your XF has the same system as my XK which has the DVD player in the boot then it's a simple job to update the maps with a new disk, I bought mine from Sat Navi Shops, here is a link https://www.satnavishop.co.uk/ Just buy the latest disc from them for your car model and job done, mine works perfectly now!

Hi John and Ian, I've just joined having recently bought an X-Type 2l TD. However, I'm not new to Jags: my father had several and I have previously owned an XJS plus a Daimler Sovereign when I was much younger, lol.

Hi All, New guy here from South Wales. New to the site but not to Jaguar. Just picked up an XF, but had my XK 4.2 for the past 4 years. Im sure i’ll be asking for plenty of advice on both. Cheers James

Hi Peter Glad you got it sorted, and thanks for the update. Always nice to know how people have actually solved the problems rather than just having a list of problems and suggestions for solving them which may or may not have worked. 🙂 John

Update! The problem turned out to be a worn compressor and a slightly flat battery. The latter was easily resolved but the compressor turned into a saga. I had a new piston ring in my spares stash which I seem to remember buying because it came with free desiccant for the drier. I fitted the new ring and the message was still there. On the bench the compressor struggled to reach 5 bar never mind 14. A new, proper ring saved the day , restored compression and broke the daily routine of removing the compressor. We never have time to do a job properly yet find time to do it twice.....or three times. The moral of the story is 'Only buy the original Bagpiping Andy kit or risk becoming very efficient at removal and replacement of the compressor.

Hi Peter, I named my XF “Luna” 🌕 I’ve enjoyed the first 5 months of owning my first Jaguar. It’s a lovely car to drive. Here's a photo. Kr, Ian