Everything posted by Jon Hyde
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Choice of Tyres?
Pirelli P-Zero 255/35x20 works for me! grippy, quiet and great 'feel'
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Recommended independent garages
I would like to suggest Arun Ltd., in Pulborough, West Sussex. Fair prices, calm and confident approach to everything. And, best of all, I had the opportunity to scrutinise the 'dirty bits' underneath my XF! Cheers, Jon
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Navigation Internet
Hi again Bob, Having said all of that, your system is probably a lot more modern, so possibly none of the above applies 😞. Still maybe worth checking for a country/region option though. J
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Navigation Internet
Hi Bob, Peter is right (for the XF as well). I often travel to Ireland to visit in-laws and just before boarding the ferry, I have to choose 'IRL' as the 'region' when selecting a destination. Same when returning, have to choose 'GBR' as the region. Cheers, Jon
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Simply jaguar day Beaulieu motor museum.
Hi Tom & Frank, Would love to join in (first year of Jaguar ownership and all that!). Just need to check with 'the boss' to see if she's available! Will confirm asap. Cheers, Jon
- Simply Jaguar - Beaulieu - 8th July 2018
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On collection, things to check
Hi M@v3ri1ck, Not sure if this would apply to a 2017 XF, but in my case (2011 XF-S) there was a musty smell from the pollen filter (replaced before collection) and a rattle from the window guides in the driver's door (also replaced or fixed). Also, a few months after I got the car, I had to replace all 4 brake discs and pads, not covered by warranty - c£950! Final thing, the previous owner had fitted £60 Chinese 'Triangle' tyres - horrible in the wet. Also replaced by nice new Pirellis for £800. MOT next month - eek! Love the XF though! Cheers, Jon
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Changing Xenon Bulbs
Hi Alan, This is how I learned to change one of mine (2011 XF, but can't be too dissimilar?)... https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how+to+change+xenon+headlight+bulb+jaguar+xf&ie=&oe=#kpvalbx=0 Hope that helps. Cheers, Jon
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XJ6 Exhuast
Hi Steve, Jaguarclassicparts.com might be worth a try! Cheers, Jon
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What's the most popular/desirable colour for a Jaguar
Identical! Absolutely hits all the spots!
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What's the most popular/desirable colour for a Jaguar
Hey Mike! Apart from colour, we seem to have similar cars! Hope you like yours as much as I do mine! J
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What's the most popular/desirable colour for a Jaguar
Looks like child labour to me! 🙂
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Motorways in Bad Weather.
And there's me, feeling ancient, at 63!
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What's the most popular/desirable colour for a Jaguar
Thought it might be fun to have a little poll! Must declare my bias for Claret, of course! Cheers Jon
- Engineering Mode Fault Codes
- Engineering Mode Fault Codes
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Revs at 70mph
Also idles at 750rpm (missed that bit!) - distracted by manhole covers in Azerbaijan! J
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Revs at 70mph
Hi again Tony, I may have mislead you - I just checked - mine does about 1550rpm at indicated 70mph. Apologies for that. Jon
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Revs at 70mph
Hi Tony, Can't really comment on the X-Type, but my 3 litre XF (6 speed) does about the same at 70. Cheers, Jon
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Slight disappointment.
Hi Marcus, I believe the dashboard layout and most options have remained pretty stable over the life of the earlier XFs. There should be an option in the 'Vehicle' menu on the touchscreen 'Home' page to enable power folding of the mirrors. There should also be an option to drop down the nearside mirror when reversing, to better see the curb. The amount by which it drops down is also configurable, but that's something I haven't yet tried! As for right/left temperature split, there's a 'Sync' option somewhere on the 'Climate' menu on the touchscreen. This needs to be deselected to enable the left/right split. Once that's done, the pairs of up/down buttons in the righhand bottom cornet of the panel should allow driver and passenger to choose their own temperatures. Hope that helps! Cheers, Jon
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Motorways in Bad Weather.
I just wish I could get in front of the jobsworth who ruined one of the best roads in the south - A24 Mickleham Bends, now has average speed cameras!
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Instrument Cluster Engineering Mode / Test Mode / ETM
Just have to go and try this now!!!
- Interior tweaks
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Interior tweaks
Hi All, I've seen some pix here of accessorised interior bits, like the 'growler' gear selector top. Any ideas of where to buy them, much appreciated! Thanks, Jon
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XF6.jpg
From the album: My XF-S, now called PussyGalore