waggers57

Hi, Koicustody's experience is identical to my own. Discovered while in France (August 2021) when the electric system failed due to the "fuse box" corrosion which I discovered was the water pumpfailure and water leaking up the wiring. My case was exacerbated by the fact I had to have the car repatriated. Fortunately I had good breakdown covert saving me several thousand pounds. The repair to the wiring and control box cost around £1500. Unfortunately the garage could not replace the faulty washer pump as it is anobsolete part. I thought manufacturers had an obligation to make sure parts were avaioable for up to 10years after a model was discontinued? Or is tha not correct? The car is an XF Sportbrake 2013 3.0 D. I am trying to source a washer pump but only cheap Chinese imports seem available. Does anyone know where I might find of better quality? Similarly I am not sure Jags will entertain any claims of faulty design, though equally the pumps are failing. If the cars had been properly recalled (mine has full Jag service history) and the wiring fix applied (cost me 2x £75 for two "dams" in the wiring) then at least I would not have broken down in France at a total cost excluding the repair of well over £5000 repatriation of me and my car.