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I would try using TFR and other degreasers then hit it with a jetwash.
I think most of it may be not easily accessible as on the underside of the engine and on top of the undertray which will make it difficult to clean unless you drop the tray down

The X-Type can be a very good car if maintained correctly and has had quite a bit of bad press.

They did have issues with timing chains the same as Mondeo's but again, comes down to how the car has been maintained and driven

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I think any product that can promote regular vehicle maintenance checks such as brake fluid condition is a good thing.

More than often, the brake fluid is overlooked and should be changed at a minimum of every two years as it absorbs moisture (hygroscopic) and leads to decreased boiling point which can lead to a loss of brake pressure.

I say, go for it and handy addition to anyones tool box

On 1/15/2022 at 7:48 PM, Aubrey said:

Does any one know please if the original phone in a 2003 xj 

be used? do you convert it to blue tooth? is this possible?

Any ideas please?

Did you get it to work, Julie?

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As far as I know, if the phone is original to the car then you only need insert a SIM card and it should be operational.

Could this have done the trick? 

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That is another potential branded product Carl Gibbs. Will look into that as well

I would probably not fix something that isn't broken

However, it may be worth acquiring a scan tool as these are invaluable at the first sign of any issues

There are some quite cheap ones out there but if you want something that will really do the job then I can recommend iCarSoft scan tools, relatively cheap and really functional

Will certainly look into it John, and see if we can gauge some interest once we have looked at costs 

This is a great idea but not sure of production costs, copyright and also external metal badges may be considered illegal regarding any injuries due to sharp objects protruding from the front of the car.....typical example is the 'Leaping Cat' which could inflict fatal injuries if you happened to hit a pedestrian.

Back in the day it was quite common to see Badge Bars below the radiator grille on a lot of cars but a very rare sight now.....maybe due to the above reason?

However, we have redesigned the new Club Stickers to become a windscreen badge, similar to a Grille Badge replacing the side window stickers we used for many years.
Will certainly look out for something else we could use similar to a Grille Badge, maybe made from plastic though

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Hi Adam.....welcome to the Club

What a great looking XKR and you seemed to have carried out some great mods but still keeping the car looking reasonably stock, which is the best way I reckon.

Good to have you onboard!

1. Open drivers door.
2. Hold the highbeam selector arm towards you.
3. Insert ignition key and key to first position (acc)
4. Release the high beam selector and then pull and release the high bean. selector 4 times. ...
5. Then press the lock button on each remote to program it in.

I believe you should be able to deactivate the alarm through locking and unlocking the door with the key.
May reactivate when the ignition is switched on but if the fob battery is sufficient then the fob should deactivate the system.

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Hi Alan.....welcome to the Club

Always a good time to buy a convertible in my opinion, cheaper than when everyone wants one for the summer!
I use my BMW Z3 all winter and put the hood down on a cold (but dry) day, whack the heater up and enjoy the fresh air 🙂

Enjoy the forums and good to have you onboard

Good luck with the resto !

It can sometimes open a tin of worms but just look at each item as an individual job and not as a whole as it can be overwhelming otherwise

Hi David

Sorry to hear that you have had to sell your Jag, although it does seem a sensible solution given the circumstances.
It is quite common with motorcyclists to sell a particular bike because it is too fast, tall, heavy or many other reasons why you stopped riding it so much over the years. However, it then just makes way for something slower, lower or lighter and then tends to get ridden more often.
Have you considered an F-Pace or others within the SUV range?

You are more than welcome to visit and add to the forums as you have done so often over the years and have contributed great content and assistance to others. 
We would genuinely miss you on here if you didn't visit, even though you don't (currently) drive a Jaguar.

All the best,   Trevor

I believe it should work as I have used memory saver tools in cigar lighter sockets and this back-feeds the onboard electronics to keep the memory (such as clocks. radio, etc)