Jimbov8

51 minutes ago, Stan Del Carlo said:

This is a 2000 XJS

I doubt that very much.

51 minutes ago, Stan Del Carlo said:

Would removing the air filter box and spraying starter fluid though the throttle body be a good place to start

No. Replace the battery with a new, fully charged one and then get yourself a battery maintainer and keep it hooked up when not in use.

I did think initially, from your description, that it sounded like the alternator as it happened to me a few years ago. Good news is, it will be sorted at the dealership and you won’t have to worry about resetting anything as they should do it all for you.

1 hour ago, Jon Hyde said:

One problem remains (once the new battery is fitted) - I don't have the code for the radio!

You don’t need one Jon. Replace battery, reset park brake, windows and reset BMS and away you go. Or, hook up a temporary supply under the bonnet, change the battery and you shouldn’t lose anything.

35 minutes ago, Tomato said:

Probably would try myself for that cost 😕 

Bit fiddly but an hour of taking your time should see it done and working for just the price of the part.

40 minutes ago, Jon Hyde said:

Seems it was a dead short in the battery, which was almost melting in the boot! New battery coming tomorrow morning.

That’s a relief and much cheaper than a new alternator.

That sounds more like the alternator giving up. 

Door locks are plug and play so that price will be more to do with labour and the cost of a new part.

Excellent news and thanks for the update.👍

40 minutes ago, lesxk8 said:

I have carried out the incline bleed technique and it certainly has made a difference. The heater now only runs cold when the revs are below 1000rpm. This will do for the time until we get out of winter and i can find where the auxiliary pump is hiding.

An improvement sounds good though I would say you still have some air in the system. If you can live with it then fair enough, but do keep an eye on the temperature gauge if you go on any longer runs.

4 hours ago, Carl Gibbs said:

I got an online deal at the motor museum that, if I purchased a ticket for this date, then the ticket would automatically become an annual pass. 

That is standard.😊

Welcome to the forum, enjoy.

You can also try these guys,

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/classic-jaguar-parts/

Park the car so it is pointing slightly uphill. Take the cap off the reservoir and then allow the car to run up to temp at idle. When the stat opens the coolant will flow around the system and the car will burp itself at the reservoir.

1 hour ago, CatFace said:

I guess it all boils down to how deep you want to go in diagnosing any codes that may be present onthe car).

Exactly this.

The 2nd or 3rd version will be ideal for your car. Do ensure that you get one from a reputable source such as Diagnostic World.

1 minute ago, Craighudson1 said:

Thank you, I will try this tomorrow,much appreciated

No probs. Please keep us updated on your progress.

42 minutes ago, Craighudson1 said:

Yes, it’s got the bms reset ability

In that case the fusible link may have blown. If you look on the positive terminal you should find a single wire attached. This is the positive supply to the BMS module which is attached to the negative terminal. 

The fusible wire is covered with a black sheath at the positive terminal and is about 3 inches long. A continuity test will prove whether it is intact or not.

If it has blown then replace it.

You may have cleared the codes but did you reset the BMS system. Does your code reader have that ability?

If everything is working correctly then you should hear one beep on double locking the car. You should then be able to place the fob at least 1 meter away from the car and not be able to open it.

17 minutes ago, Steven Mills said:

Thanks Jimbov8 turns out worse oil pump failed bottom end gone so see what options I have 

Certainly not good news but thanks for the update. Hope to hear you get a positive outcome.

Here is the electrical manual for your car,

http://www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/CarPDFFiles/JaguarXType/2007XTypeElectrical.pdf

1 hour ago, David McG said:

Thanks, will try those but the casing is dead anyway, falling apart. Thanks , 

You can get new casings on eBay quite cheaply.

Have you replaced the batteries with quality Duracell types? Also give the internal circuit board a clean with an electrical cleaner.

4 hours ago, Jam106 said:

I bought a xf 3.0d premium luxury 2013 model just before Xmas with a not a great service history but seems to be running fine my query is do I put it on a diagnostic machine to see if the engine is ok or leave it 

If you have no warnings on the dash and the car is running correctly then putting it on a diagnostic machine is pointless. Simply maintain the car correctly and enjoy.

Excellent news and thanks for the update.🤙

You won’t be disappointed.😊