Mark Nicholson

Reporting back on this, now I’ve had it fixed. It was the driver’s door locking unit, which is complete unit to swap out. It also controls the wing mirrors, which didn’t previously retract. I’m pleased to report that the independent specialist (more like total Jag enthusiast) charged £289, nowhere near the feared £500.

@GolfyGi think you’ve hit the nail on the head there. I have been through the locking routine, as was previously suggested, and it is just the driver’s door. I have it booked in with a specialist, so let’s see if I’m in for a £500 bill!

Thanks John. I’ll do some more checks, across all doors, and try your methods. 

Thanks for feedback. I think there must be a problem. I have a specialist nearby I can consult. Unless anyone knows a lock specialist in Hampshire who would get right to the issue? Thanks again

Hi everyone,

I'm a new member having just bought an XF Sportbrake (13 reg).  The first Jag after many years of Beemer ownership.  Love the car so far but I am slightly baffled by the keyless locking.  I've read the manual, googled and browsed stories here, but still not clear.  I lock the car, sometimes pressing the lock button on the remote twice and hear the bleep a few seconds later.  When I conceal the remote some distance away (much more than a metre), I can still open the doors.  The alarm goes off, but being able to open the doors is not sufficient security - contents could be stolen, if not the car.  When I lock the doors and the keyless remote is nowhere near, I don't expect to be able to pull open the doors!

Have I got something wrong in the locking process (I don't think I have)?  Is this a known "feature"?!  Or a known problem?  I'd be grateful for advice, to avoid the need to go to a main dealer.  Many thanks

Mark

Hamble, Hampshire