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On 7/4/2023 at 10:20 AM, Wolvesboy said:

Thanks for the reply,  Frank. The car runs like a dream otherwise!

Battery engine off is 12.35v. I will try it with engine running and under Air Con load to see if this causes any issues. 

Far too low, should be 12.8v for a fully charged battery. Try giving the battery a charge and see what happens.

My guess is a ride height sensor playing up. A code reader will confirm one way or the other.

Where in Yorkshire are you?

1 hour ago, Doddy74 said:

Hi can anyone advise if all levels of the xf 2016 onward had power fold mirrors or were they an option?

They were an option, some have some haven’t.😊

This might help explain Paul.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/general-tech-help-7/jepc-jaguar-electronic-parts-catalogue-graphics-241868/

They just clip in. Sometimes genuine ones appear on eBay but don’t be tempted by the cheaper versions, they don’t last long and the fit is quite loose.

Find the alarm chirp sounder, under the wheel arch liner and behind the driver’s side headlight, and disconnect it. These Saunders have rechargeable batteries that degrade over time and short out causing a massive drain on the main battery.

Quite possibly due to the position of it. Pretty sure the rear subframe has to be dropped to change it, so all in all, quite a big job for something relatively small.

Metric

Here you are; http://jagparts.nl/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8802

This may help; https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/xj40-removing-fascia-dash-89-xj40/285149

Open the passenger door and look on the “B” pillar, that’s where it normally is.

That’s what your supposed to do, so no defect after all.

9 minutes ago, usranaldi said:

Great, is this lever identified in any way? Thnx

Do you have a star shaped indent on the gear surround? Cars of your era did not have a lever to release the transmission.

Ouch,

https://www.supersprint.com/ww-en/jaguar-s-type/supersprint-performance-sport-exhaust-jaguar-s-type-r-supercharged/front-catalytic-converter-leftbrunder-development.aspx#!/

Also try here, all in stock; https://www.britishparts.co.uk/classic-jaguar/jaguar-x-type/cooling-heating?p=1

8 minutes ago, Cahooney said:

Thanks for your reply Jim ( seems a tad stingy from a quality car manufacturer )

I agree though if you look at how much electronics they’ve stuffed in the wheel well, it’s understandable why there isn’t a spare.

I would prefer less electronics and proper safety equipment.

If you look in the boot there should be a can of spray foam to fix a puncture, and that is all you get.

Check the condition/charge of the battery and if need be, give it a full overnight charge.

Check the connectors going into the CJB (central junction box) for signs of water ingress (verdigris).

41 minutes ago, HAGSTROM said:

Ta 4 replies guys. Auto electrician confirmed all the checks you mention done. Appreciate if you could explain a little further re. 1amp. RU meaning drain? Battery is new. Supplied by RAC. So would assume is "quality" if i'm understanding correctly this will drain battery in 3/4 days? await comment. Once again ta 4 help attempts. Tony.

This should help; http://www.jagrepair.com/JaguarParasiticTest.htm

Excellent news and thanks for the update.🤙

First thing to do, locate the “alarm chirp sounder” and disconnect it. This is the most common area for a drain. Also check that the flap in the ignition barrel is closing when the key is removed.

Welcome to the forum Coby. By all means carry out a full service but also check all he air hoses are tight, secure and free from leaks or damage. Above all, have the codes read as anything else is just guesswork.

If you are 100% sure the valves are opening and closing then the head will have to come off. I would suspect worn valve seats or piston rings leading to the lack of compression in the two cylinders.

Welcome to the forum Arnold. It may be that your car was not fitted with the powerfold option.

Check the fuel pressure at the schrader valve at the fuel rail, should be in the region of 55psi. Next time it happens, disconnect the MAF sensor, if it then starts straight away then there is your problem.