Gareth2665

I also have the same problem. Just comes on and goes off randomly. As above, no low tyre pressure warnings. Had it checked and there were no faults showing for it.

I did look into this but it was going to be expensive. For the amount of time i spend in my car is was not really worth the cash.

It was £515 just for the Android auto interface. https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-interface-for-jaguar-xf-2011-2015/

I just got a very good phone cradle that fits into the CD slot and use the Maps etc that way.

Hi all,

Could somebody clear up the Timing chain change dates please.

Initially it was 10 years but may of been bought forward to 7 years.

I have an XF that is now 7 years old but only has 15k miles on the clock. I cannot find a clear answer as to whether or not i need to get mine done

KInd regards

Gareth

If you are having a problem with the DPF RED warning triangle stating the DPF is full DO NOT listen to Jaguar. Please see the 3 other threads for DPF's i have added to. In a nutshell either JLR diagnostic equipment is not fit for purpose or the technicians are not experienced enough to fully understand DPF's and correctly test them. I was quoted £3993.00 to replace mine on a 10K milage car. I had it done for £90.00!!

Your ECU guesses the Soot counter and Ash values in the DPF based on driving habits etc.If it gets to a certain level it will perform a passive regeneration whilst you are driving. If the journey you are doing is not long enough to get everything up to temperature to burn off the soot it will not regenerate. If this driving style continues and it does not get to do a regen it then thinks it is full and subsequently gived the dreaded FULL red warning.

I took Mine to Fitch Autos who were brilliant. They did all the tests to confirm it was not full and then did a manual check with a Manometer to confirm there was actually very little soot in there. The soot counters were reset then when it was driven it performed its own regeneratin and works perfectly now.

HOWEVER...it has to be checked properly. You cannot just reset the counters as this can cause a fire and serious damage. The values have to be calculated and ckecked by professionals mate.

They were going to charge me £188 for the diagnostic check on the DPF. I reminded them it was in for a major service and that i knew for a fact it goes on the diagnostic machine during the service to check for any faults. Subsequently they didnt charge me......

Rik,

If you go to New posts you will see i have done a couple of posts about the DPF problems mate.

Fitch Autos (RAC approved garage & DPF specialists)

Unit 5, Fitch autos ltd

Industrial estate

6 Chase Road

Brownhills

Walsall WS8 6JT

This place that fixed mine were brilliant. Very knowledgeable about DPF's and saved me £3990.00. I am still in discussion with JLR over there diagnostic equipmnet and or Technicians.

They are still claiming the technicians did what the equipment told them to do. My arguement is that regardless what the equipmnet said, the DPF did not need replacing. Had the technicians had deeper knowledge they could of done the further checks etc.

I have since been told the DPF's are only about £2000.00 to jag but they doubled the price!!

regards

Gareth

Hi All

I have had a good old head banging with Jaguar over the DPF. If you have the DPF FULL red warning light on the car will not do a passive regeneration. That means it will not regen whilst driving.

I had the Red Warning light recently and after taking it to Jaguar was told ithe DPF needed replacing at a cost of £3993.00. (According to their JLR diagnostic equipment)I subsequently took it to a DPF specialist near me who fixed it for £90.00.

In a nutshell.....your ECU guesses the Soot counter and Ash values in the DPF based on driving habits etc.If it gets to a certain level it will perform a passive regeneration whilst you are driving. If the journey you are doing is not long enough to get everything up to temperature to burn off the soot it will not regenerate. If this driving style continues and it does not get to do a regen it then thinks it is full and subsequently gived the dreaded FULL red warning.

I took Mine to Fitch Autos who were brilliant. They did all the tests to confirm it was not full and then did a manual check with a Manometer to confirm there was actually very little soot in there. The soot counters were reset then when it was driven it performed its own regeneratin and works perfectly now.

HOWEVER...it has to be checked properly. You cannot just reset the counters as this can cause a fire and serious damage. The values have to be calculated and ckecked by professionals mate.

hope this helps....if you need the details of the DPF place i went to let me know

Gareth

Hi Devilfish

I have had a good old head banging with Jaguar over the DPF. If you have the DPF FULL red warning light on the car will not do a passive regeneration. That means it will not regen whilst driving.

I had this Red Warning light recently and after taking it to Jaguar was told ithe DPF needed replacing at a cost of £3993.00. (According to their JLR diagnostic equipment)I subsequently took it to a DPF specialist near me who fixed it for £90.00.

In a nutshell.....your ECU guesses the Soot and Ash values  in the DPF based on driving habits etc.If it gets to a certain level it will perform a passive regeneration whilst you are driving. If the journey you are doing is not long enough to get everything up to temperature to burn off the soot it will not regenerate. If it does not do a regen it then thinks it is full and subsequently gived the dreaded FULL red warning.

I took Mine to Fitch Autos who were brilliant. They did all the tests to confirm it was not full and then did a manual check with a Manometer to confirm there was actually very little soot in there. The soot counters were reset then when it was driven it performed its own regeneratin and works perfectly now.

HOWEVER...it has to be checked properly. You cannot just reset the counters as this can cause a fire and serious damage. The values have to be calculated and ckecked by professionals mate.

hope this helps....if you need the details of the DPF place i went to let me know

Gareth