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  1. Hi Paul, Just to add, one symptom I had, that if you have it would mean it's the same, is when you hit 2000rpm and the turbo kicks in I could hear a kind of whoosh/blowing sound, obviously the air being forced out of the split hose. You can't see the hose from the top, it's item 12 in the diagram below.
  2. Hi Had a very similar issue just last month, it turned out to be the turbo intercooler hose that had split. Dealers diagnosed it and had a replacement in next day, I had my cat back just after lunch that day Mine was done under warranty but if you don't have a warranty then I don't think it's too pricey at a good indy. Although if you only got your cat in July you should still have a warranty to cover this. Good luck, Dom
  3. Hi Richard, Sounds like an ordeal indeed, I can't think what might have happened the first time round, mine was faultless, they should have reset the adaptation the first time. When i had mine done they did tell me to take it easy for the first 500 miles, no kick downs etc. but now it is as smooth as silk. Hopefully everything should be all good for you now, it's more about prevention that fixing, if it gets to the point of needing fixing then you're looking at ££££s. Best wishes, Dom
  4. Hi All, Just to update, I called the dealers for an update but the person wasn't at their desk, so have been promised a call back. After that I call the Jaguar extended warranty people, as I hadn't included Jaguar Assist when I renewed it and it would have been very useful. It was a very easy and straight forward change to my policy as it was still within 30 days since renewal, happy days, he did mention that a replacement hose had already been approved on my current case, so this means that it wasn't the intercooler that split but that a hose either split or came off. So Alex, gold star and go to the top of the class. So this means that I should have my cat back tomorrow as hoped, although I did move my Eurotunnel booking back a day from 1.30am Fri to 2.20am Sat as a precaution. As a side note, I find that when ever I am without my cat, any substitute vehicle just doesn't live up to it, I had the newer version Sportbrake, didn't like it, I had an Evoke, didn't like it, from E & E in MK I've had x-types, really don't like them, right now I have a Seat Leon which I also don't like. With exception of the X-Types there is fundamentally wrong with them, just not as nice, comfortable and smooth as my own. Am I just a snob? Anyway, the dealership just called, confirmed split hose, on order for next day, so all being well I will be back in my beloved cat around lunch time tomorrow 😉 Thanks guys for all your advice and support. Best wishes, Dom
  5. Thanks Clive, It does, I am clinging to hope that they can diagnose it quickly, have the part in stock or next day so I can get it back on Thu for my road trip to the Netherlands, otherwise the trip has to be cancelled. Best wishes, Dom
  6. HI Guys, I just got my first ever restricted performance, no loss of power as such though. I pulled off the M25 and parked up, when I restarted the light was off. What I did notice though is that when I hit 2000rpm I can hear a sort of whooshing sound from the engine bay, to the passenger side I guess, like a steady blow of air for a moment. I am in no way mechanically minded but to me that would indicate that perhaps a turbo pipe has split or come loose, I did look under the hood but couldn't see anything obvious. I have to drop it a my dealers tomorrow, I guess a bit of gentle driving is in order, keeping it below the 2000rpm, if possible, they say that it will be looked over within 48hrs. Have any of you experienced anything similar? Is it likely to be a simple fix? I was supposed to be driving to the Netherlands on Thu night. I do have an extended warranty, so the issue isn't getting it fixed but it's a case of how long as I will have to hire a car. Any thoughts and/or advice would be most welcome. Best wishes, Dom
  7. Hi Rich, I just had my gearbox oil changed at 68K, it is recommended to do this at the 65-100K mark, mine didn't really need it either, it was more of a preventative measure. I actually called and spoke with a ZF engineer as some people were suggesting it was best to flush and replace the oil but the ZF engineer said they don't advise to flush as this can loosen some debris and cause problems, it's best just to drain and replace the oil but he did say it is important to change the oil and not sealed for life. I had mine done by E&E in Milton Keynes, if I remember correctly it was about £450. Hope this helps, Dom
  8. Hi Jason, I just changed the battery on my Sportbrake and it seemed bone dry but I have heard of this on the other forum, do a search on jaginfo and you should find some threads on this. Best wishes, Dom
  9. Indeed, in the boot under the floor there is a yellow stick, poke this down your filler hole and it will reset the yellow flap. I had the exact same issue when I bought mine. As for mirrors, as James mentioned, firstly check the settings in the system, there is an "Auto fold" option. For the locks, this is a little more difficult to diagnose, it could be a sign that the battery is getting low and needs replacing, odd things happen when the battery starts to get low, the other thing is that the actuators on the door lock are known to be problematic, I am having an issue currently with both the front passenger door and rear drivers side doors, I will be taking it to the dealers to fix as I still have a warranty, if you bought it from a dealer then they should rectify all your issues. If not then seek out a good Jag indy in your area, the one I use and comes highly recommended might be a little far for you in Milton Keynes, it's a 70 mile drive for me but well worth it, they are called E & E. Welcome to the SportBrake family. Dom
  10. Hi Allan, I use the Wynns Gold Diesel treatment (from Halfrauds), I add it roughly every 4 fills, I use Shell V Power and have never had and DPF or EGR issues in 40'000 miles, my car purrs smoothly and cleanly. Just my 2 penneth. Dom
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    Only when the ignition is on, I use mine for my dashcam, a couple of minutes after I turn the engine off the dashcam will go off. Dom
  12. Update* So I took it into the dealers, it turned out it was the wiring loom but not at the boot, it was the loom in the front bumper, it had moved and then proceeded to rub through a couple of wires. All fixed now, they did try to blame it on a pheasant strike (there were still feathers inside my grill lol) but I told them the strike was long after the camera issue started. I went the last 5 weeks without a reversing camera at all, now I find myself forgetting to look at the screen and just using the mirrors lol. Anyway, all sorted on warranty, so no cost to me. Dom
  13. Hi Ian, I just had my Sportbrake at the dealers for a faulty wiring loom, meaning the sensors and rear camera were out, all fixed now but the loan car they gave me was a 2018 Sporbrake R Sport. I can honestly say that our version is nicer, I'm not saying it wasn't nice but it just wasn't as nice as mine, our version feels more refined, I think when it comes time to trade in I will go for an XJ or I-Pace. Which model do you have? Mine is Portfolio spec, in Saphire Black and I had it re-mapped so now 250bhp, 2.2ltr. Enjoy. Dom
  14. Hi Ian, No, unlike the front washers, the screen wash comes from a nozzle under the roof spoiler, not from the wiper arm. Dom
  15. Morning All, I have been having an intermittent issue with my camera and sensors, however, for the last 3 days it has been permanent. I get the dreaded "Cameras Unavailable, please contact the dealer", it first happened over Xmas, intermittently for a couple of days, then it was fine for a few weeks, then not, then fine, when this happens not only is there no reversing camera but all the sensors don't work, front and back. I contacted the dealership and have it booked in for Mid March, this was the earliest slot where they have a loaner available while it's being checked. From my googling, this fault, whilst not the most common it isn't uncommon either. I will update again after I get it back in mid March. Thanks, Dom
  16. Sorry John, Brain f*rt, indeed I meant E&E. Dom
  17. Hi Tim, Me again, I should add, I have the 2.2 200BHP, I have done about 30'000 miles since Nov 2017 when i got it and never had any DPF issues at all. I use Shell V-Power and every 3 fills or so I add a bottle of Wynn's Gold treatment to the tank. Prevention is better than a cure and the cost of using a premium fuel and 2 bottles of snake oil a month is minimal when looking at refurbing or replacing a DPF. Dom
  18. Thanks Tim, I will bear him in mind for emergencies, I just had my B service at M&K in Sep, it was £257 (if I remember correctly) all in. M&K are Jag specialists and use all genuine Jag parts, they are good guys and really know what they are doing, they seem to get really good reports on here and other Jag forums. I prefer them to the dealership as at a dealership there is only 1 master technician and a few apprentices and the vast majority of the work isn't done by the master, M&K have at least a couple of highly qualified, ex Jag dealership guys, that incidentally also have BMW qualifications (I saw the certs on the wall). I much prefer to have enthusiastic specialist look after my cat. If you don't mind the drive I can personally highly recommend them, they don't do unnecessary things but do check everything, after my service they advised me that the bushes on my front suspension banana arms were wearing out and explained that they could tell by slightly more wear on the insides of my front tyres, when I get round to it it will be £250 and 4 hrs work, they also provide a courtesy car (x-type) if you give them enough notice, they didn't pressure me to do it and just advised me to keep an eye on it. My brake pads were also getting thin, again they didn't pressure me to change them, I ran them until almost finished then bought some Brembo pads and got John at Dorking Tyres to fit them for me, nice guy, also a Jag enthusiast, has Jags himself and is currently restoring an E-Type, he only charges £10 a corner to change tyres. Give M&K a call and see what they say about your situation. Good luck and I will keep my eye out for a flashing cat. Dom
  19. Hi Tim, Thanks for the thorough follow up and update, however, I am particularly interested to know who this Jag specialist is in Leatherhead, I live in Dorking and currently travel all the way up to Milton Keynes due to the reputation of M&K there. How good is the place in Leatherhead and who are they? Thanks in advance, Dom P.S Feel free to flash me if you see me around, I am in a 62 plate XF Sportbrake in Saphire Black (it looks black until the sun shines on it) with black wheels
  20. Thanks again Trevor, A little googling and I found these, should be a better fit I reckon; https://www.adamesh.co.uk/jaguar-xf-sportbrake-front-window-deflectors-3740-p.asp Dom
  21. Hi Trevor, Do you have a link to such a thing? It isn't just at the front of the window, it pours in along the entire window opening. Thanks, Dom
  22. Hi All, I am not sure if this problem is just on my cat or widespread as I haven't seen any mention of it. I have a sportbrake and am a vaper, when I vape I always open the window. My issue is that if there is water on the roof or a bit more than a drizzle hitting the windscreen I seem to get water pouring in through the window, either from the wipers pushing it to the side or if on top of the cat then when I corner it pours in. 2 Questions; Am I alone in this? Is there a fix? Thanks, Dom
  23. Morning All, I wanted to share my experience as others may find it useful. I have been a proud driver of an XF Sportbrake since October and have been extremely happy since, that said, this is my first turbo diesel and I felt that the performance wasn't quite as good as it could be. My key concern was a dead spot, when coasting up to a junction, then accelerating, there was a rather exaggerated dead spot before taking off like a rocket and the calm before the storm when overtaking other vehicles. After some research and a great deal of milling it over I decided that these issues were fixable, although I was a little hesitant as I didn't really want to mess with my pride and joy but I found "Expert Tuning" in the discount section of the premium members so decided to forge ahead. Paul was very amenable and I was soon booked in for the job, I rolled up to his lovely house to find both an XK and an XJ8 sitting on his drive, I soon established that these were indeed his and not customer cars, so know I was in good hands. The job took about 2 hours with plenty of chit chat about Jags and other interesting things, a quick test drive after and off I went. To be honest, at first I was a little underwhelmed with the changes, whilst there was more oomph the differences were marginal so I began to ponder whether it was worth the outlay, what I had forgotten is that on these modern Jags the system learns and adapts. 3 days later after a weekend on mental seesawing I got in the Jag to drive to work, oh my, whats going here then! The Jag had transformed over night, like magical fairies had visited in the night. I am a bit of an audiophile, so let me liken it to a good speaker, the low end is fuller and more immediate, the mid range is more detailed, powerful and refined and the top end is lively without being overly harsh. I can't say that the dead spots have vanished, that's probably impossible but they are much smaller and on the other side of the spot the power delivery is much more progressive. The Jag pulls stronger and smoother through the entire range and I often don't realize just how much speed I have picked up in a short time. Add onto this that it moves through the gears at a lower rev count than previous whilst at the same time pushing forward confidently. So, in summary, I am extremely happy with the changes, economy, BHP & torque all significantly improved providing a more confident, comfortable diving experience. Dom
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