Jon Hyde

Mine works from indoors, as did my previous XF. Distance about 15 feet, through a window with leaded diamond shaped panes. Jon

Thank you, Simon & Darren, That all makes sense now. Sorry for the slow reply - just back from holiday! Jon

Hi All, Maybe a dumb question, but... I've been used to adding additives (Millers, mainly) to my previous XF. My current XF needs AdBlu, is it OK, necessary, or desirable to continue adding the additives? Cheers, Jon

HIya, I bought a 2011 XF-S about 3 years ago, just swapped it (yesterday) for a 2017 version. There were bills - no doubt about that, (alternator, thermostat, brakes, suspension bushes, in addition to tyres and servicing). But it was a total joy to drive and simply be in - hence going for the same again! Hope you enjoy yours as much, if you go for it! Cheers, Jon

Sorry John, Messed-up the attachment d'oh! Fixed now. Cheers, Jon

Sorry - schoolboy error! XF D 3.0 S...

Just landed! Love it!

Hi All, I'm about to swap my beloved XF for a newer model (2017 XF D 3.0 S) and I've been reading the huge online manual in order to hit the ground running when it arrives. One thing that's worrying me is the so-called "Master PIN" for Valet Mode and a few other features. Any idea where I can find the Master PIN? Thanks in advance, Jon

Hi Dom, Nice looking car! Jon

Definitely, pix please Paul! Cheers, Jon

Hi Frank, Sorry for the slow reply... The fuel filter was changed a couple of months ago, and the problem has mysteriously disappeared! So... fingers crossed! Cheers, Jon

Hi All, It seems the fuel filter is fine, but the issue continues, albeit intermittently! I'm now wondering about transmission fluid and... As we're off to Ireland on Monday, should I risk it, or take my wife's Mini (PLEASE say no to the Mini!) Cheers, Jon

Hi Carl, Do you have the option of putting the transmission into "S" mode? If you do, then you can use the paddles to select the gear you want and it won't be overridden after a while like it does in "D". You do need to be aware of the need to do all gearchanges youself though! Cheers, Jon

Hi Mark, Thanks for that suggestion - I'll get it checked out. Cheers, Jon

Just a new thermostat 'tower' yesterday, but I don't think that's related, since it happened several weeks ago as well. Cheers, J

Hi Carl, Yes, doing about 60-65mph, no acceleration to speak of (normally flies!). So I backed off for a few hundred yards, noise went away and everything was back to normal. Continued home with no other problems. Cheers, Jon

Hi All, I've just dropped my wife off at work. On the way home (Brighton to Southwater, mostly on the A23), nearing home, there was a continuous 'thrumming' noise. I thought I had a deflating tyre! But the throttle was unresponsive. This went on for a mile or two, then completely disappeared, all back to normal serenity! Was that a DPF regen taking place (lots of short runs recently), or something more sinister? Any clues? Cheers, Jon

Hi John, Not sure this will help, but it might! I recently had a complete shutdown in the road in front of my house. Called the AA (it was blocking neighbours' access). AA man said the battery needed replacement, but as he didn't have one with him, my car would have to stay where it was. Unlocked, unmovable! Battery removed as it was very very hot. Second AA man next morning said the battery was fine and I needed a new alternator, arranged for the car to be trucked to a local independent dealer. Once the alternator was replaced (and original battery reinstalled) all was fine. Are you sure it isn't just the normal "I need a blast up the motorway to clean my DPFs" bleat that we all get from time to time if doing short trips? Hope you get it sorted, whatever the cause. Cheers Jon

Hi Kelvin, I'm no expert, but I have been through the mill with XF issues! I recently had something similar, but the car started, then declared a battery problem. Turned out to be a failed alternator (although the AA originally suggested a duff battery!). It sounds like one or other of the above, hopefully battery - alternator c£700 to replace! Cheers, Jon

Hi Peter, In my experience of an older (2011) XF-S... 1. It needs a good long drive every now & then, to top up the battery (in my case) or batteries. Many short runs are not good! (Not to mention DPFs!) 2. As I recently experienced, a duff alternator can cause total havoc (and a bill for £700), but resulted in a dead car when going shopping (can you imagine the reaction???). My humble suggestion for a first approach would be to take it for a long-ish drive and see how that pans out. If it's been sitting, it needs to stretch it's legs a bit. Hope you get it resolved. Need a pic of your car too! Cheers, Jon

Hi Mark, As I understand it, you shouldn't 'brim' it - just fill until the pump cuts out. I'm no expert on how the XF handles this in detail, but I guess there might be some feature that vents the overfill somehow. Others, I'm sure will have a more detailed idea of what's going on. Envious of you for 'inheriting' such a low mileage 2010 XF!!! Cheers. Jon

Hi Bob, I don't now how they are tested, but my 2011 3.0D is much, much quicker off the mark in S mode and even quicker again when combined with dynamic mode. J

Hi Alan, Darren is absolutely right. I had the same dilemma (although I do have an old iPod filled with classic rock that I also use!) Cheers, Jon

Phew! All sorted with a new alternator. Thanks to all for the suggestions and support, after all though, it's just a car. But it's a car I really really like. However, do I keep it or get a newer version? Opinions solicited! J

It was the emergency key in the keyfob - worked for the trunk (boot!) and the passenger door!