Jon Hyde

Benign, but annoying!

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Hi All, I'm curious about my XF's behaviour when reversing (uphill) out of a parking spot with a rather steep slope. It seems to be reluctant to reverse up the slope, needing a fair bit of throttle before moving, then stopping immediately if the throttle is eased off. Discovered this behaviour on a recent trip to (very hilly!) Cornwall. Is there some king of witchcraft coming into play to prevent the car rolling forward, or is there a problem that I need to get looked into? Any advice gratefully received! Cheers! Jon

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Damien

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I had the same problem, went to my nearest Jaguar dealer - they removed the previous owner for free ("Just but your next one from us" they said!). Still can't get the remote app to work though - it's asking for a PIN, which I have no knowledge of - tried the usual suspect - 1926 - to no avail, and can't see anyway to reset the PIN. Ho Hum!

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Retiree

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Invertebrate

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Hi Paul, Must admit, I'm surprised! Thought electric mirrors were a standard fitment on all XF's! So we all learn something! J

Hi Paul, There should be two buttons (left/right mirror select) and a joystick for adjustment. Pressing the two buttons together should fold/unfold the mirrors Cheers, Jon

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Hi Phillip, An old conundrum I've struggled with for ages (even with an early TomTom)! I'd love to believe the SatNav, because I would guess that the speedo overestimates by a bit (two reasons: makes the car look faster, might also save you points). Just had to do a speed awareness waste of time (AKA Speed Awareness Course, of course!) for being flashed at 45 in a 40 limit in the middle of Wales, returning from an Irish ferry. It was 02:00am. How P'd O was I? Enormously!!! They're out to get ya, just play safe!!! J

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Hi Frank, I had the same issue with my previous XF. It was caused by a cracked inlet manifold. I don't remember the cost to replace it, but it wasn't exhorbitant.

Hi Paul, I don't know about East Sussex, but if you don't mind a trip to Pulborough, I'd highly recommend Arun Automotive... Codmore Hill Garage, Stane St, Pulborough RH20 1BQ Maybe not too far from Newhaven? Cheers, Jon

Thanks Frank - guess what I'll be doing later!!! Jon

Hi All, My wife is complaining that she has no footwell lighting on the passenger side, while I do behind the wheel. Any thoughts on how easy it is to check / swap a bulb in the footwell? Cheers, Jon

Hi Phil, I've just moved from an X250 S Portfolio to an X260 S with rear climate control (but sadly, no chilled front seats!). I would imagine that retro-fitting rear climate stuff would be a bit of a mission - vents in the back of the centre console, with associated trunking, vents on the door pillars, also with associated trunking, plus fans and a different control module / screen in the back! Personally, I'd prefer the cooled front seats (only two of us) but when there are four on board, the back row love the cool breeze &/or heated seats. I wish you the best if you go for it! Let us all know how it goes! Cheers, Jon

Hi again Paul, Which dealer in Sussex? Arun Limited is where I bought both of mine, they're pretty genuineE Cheers, Jon

Hi Paul, I just swapped a 2011 XF-S Portfolio for a 2017 XF 3.0 D S! The '11 had heated & cooled front seats, B&O sounds, leather everywhere. Telltales maybe twin oval exhuast tips, chrome grille, velour headlining (plus the above). Loved mine, but love the new one more! Different toys, but faster and much more economical (like that matters!)! Enjoy! Jon