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What are the fault codes?

Took the old girl out for a good run today. Hopefully she forgives me for leaving her by herself for 3 weeks.

Many thanks to Joe for taking the time to decode my VIN.

What was the outcome of this?

Cheers,

Steve...

How embarassing. Car started first turn of the key for AA man. Said the charger had done its job well. Have no idea why it had not started for me. Think the car was sulking for being left idle for 3 weeks. Fickle things these jags.

So run the cable out under the bonnet and through a door? 

Never worked. Flat as a pancake. Apparently its better to plug these solar trickle chargers to the OBD plug.

Burst or broken hose on air flow meter?

13 hours ago, Brogon said:

Never change the fluid it can cause lots of problems if you do. If the box is running ok and sounds ok leave well alone

Oops!!!

If it is not the wheelspin start at the traffic lights then it is probably something mechanical. Certainly whoever fitted the tyres should be consulted. Is the wear even across the whole tyre? Any photo of the tyres? A garage may also look at suspension bushes etc which if worn could cause excessive wear. Tyre pressures also.

Sticks out like a sore thumb lol. How could I not see that!!

Many thanks to all who helped.

Steve...

6 hours ago, rodeyorks said:

Hi Steve, I have a 2008 version of the X Type estate and it has auxiliary socket in boot but mine doesn`t work. Cheers Rod

Hi Rodney,

Where in the boot? Damned if I can see one.

Does the x type estate have one in the boot or do you have to fit one yourself.

Will be parking at airport for 3 weeks and want to plug in a solar trickle charger.

The cigar lighter in front has no power supply when ignition is off.

TIA

Steve...

One of the first things I did was source another alloy wheel and relegate the spacesaver to the shed.

Hi Joe,

It is the 5 speed Auto.

Maybe its just not in there any more, anyways, they couldnt find the part on the Jaguar parts site they use. 

Probably wont use them again for that kind of work.

Oil all changed in gearbox, transfer box topped up (apparently lots metal filings on the plug), new brakefluid and new power steering fluid. 

Lets hope it goes, stops, and turns better.

Has the 5 speed auto. Is there a filter to change? Garage says no.

3.0 x type awd auto.

Have tried a search but nothing conclusive found.

All that work and the engine bay is filthy!!

I suppose only 2 things can go wrong, possibly 3.

1, they havent put the belt back on, or failed to tension it properly.

2, they have dislodged or failed to reconnect the wiring at back of alternator.

3, alternator is kaput.

You would need a volt meter to check what charge is being sent to the battery.

Dension DAB A-Plus.

eBay. Amazon.

My one was supplied and fitted in Aberdeen by DF Communications. Took them an hour.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dension-dbu3gen-Upgradable-Receiver-Antenna/dp/B01N0X5XBH

After 6 months of suffering abysmal radio reception on all frequencies have just fitted a Dension DAB A-Plus.

Absolute luxury now, radio wherever I go. Works from its own remote control or via your smart phone. Displays the station information on the touch screen.

Highly recommended.

My one does it sparadicaly. Usually caused by my sausage fingers just pressing 2 buttons accidentally on the remote. Sometimes when locking the car my sausage thumb turns the headlights on.

Run out of time and had to pass.

Many thanks for the replies. Lots good info there.

5 hours ago, JOE-DOT-COM said:

hi

What year , what car

if its the zf 6 speed auto, then none of the sensors are easy to change

but could also something as simple as the cable requiring adjusting between the j-gate and gearbox, this will give similar faults

all depends what condition the car is in and how much its selling for

cheers

Joe

2003 £400 S type

Been offered a 3.0 sport auto for small money. Car will only go in reverse. Seller says it needs new sensor which is located by the sump. Does that sound possible and is that an easy fix for a diy,er?

Regards,

Steve