Jon Hyde

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Seriously, why would you?

Just asking...!

Not sure about Ford (I'm sure I'll be corrected), but...

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Hi Paul,

Happy to email it to you if you want to share your email address (I understand if you don't).

But that bolt does look a bit random. Maybe others have an opinion?

Cheers,

Jon

Hi Paul,

Here's the same area of my boot (2017 XF-S).

Not much help with your question - I'm sorry, but I tried!

However, I've always thought that Jaguar could have done a better job of hiding the "roof" of the boot in that area.

Good luck with your quest (does the bolt rattle?)

Cheers,

Jon

Hi Paul,

I have a 2017 XF.

When the sun comes up, I'll take a look at mine, to check if I have anything similar.

Cheers,

Jon

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17 hours ago, Big John said:

Does a fully charged battery make any difference? Have you tried after leaving a charger connected overnight?

Is the engine turning over at the same speed it does in warmer weather?

 

HI John,

Battery is only a month or so old, always supports stop/start, so I guess that isn't the problem and the starter is no slower than when the engine is warmed up. The struggle to start is just for the first start from cold if the ambient temperature is at or close to freezing.

Thanks for your help,

Jon

Hi All,

My XF-S doesn't like starting when it's cold outside!

It cranks for a while and eventually runs, but for a few seconds, it's a bit rough. I'm convinced it's an issue with the glowplugs or the glowplug control module, but my local indy dealer (where I bought it from) says that it isn't throwing any OBD codes.

It seems that replacing the glowplugs on the 3.0 V6 is a bit of a mission - therefore costly, so I'm reluctant to spring for it if not essential (pensioner now!).

My question is... Is it OK to put up with the starting struggles through the winter, or am I risking further grief in the future?

Cheers,
Jon

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So...

Got the battery replaced at KwikFit, £260ish!

Halfords wouldn't touch it as it needed "coding".

Only problem was having to reset a few settings, but not really a hassle.

Now I have to remember to disable the dreaded start/stop nonesense though!

J

Thanks everyone!

I'll get the battery checked and replaced if necessary, then think about a CTec!

This is a great forum - always good advice there for the asking.

Cheers,
Jon

Hi All,

My 2017 XF 3.0D S nudges me most mornings, telling me the battery needs charging. After a run, all is well, for a day or so.

As a result, I think I need to invest in a battery maintainer/charger, but which one? Or shall I just ignore it, as the car never actually struggles to start?

Hoping for thoughts and recommendations

Cheers!
Jon

Hi Ian,

Welcome to the group!

I've been in a similar situation - always craved an XF, but they were never on the list of company cars I had for many years (although a Golf VR6 and an Imprezza Turbo were!).

So, upon giving up the work scene (and retuning a Mercedes A220), I bought an '11 reg XF-S Portfolio. Lovely car, but was becoming a money pit, so swapped it last year for a '17 reg XF-S. Even more lovely! Loaded with most available options, but I do miss the cooled seats the previous one had. 

I hope you enjoy your XF experience!

All the best,
Jon

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