Frankiej

Hi John, unfortunately I live in Poland. ☺️but thanks.

I am contemplating replacing the starter battery 12v 100Ah 830A (EN), I have the dual battery system. Is it a job I can undertake myself, if so what are the pitfalls and what action do I need to take to avoid them. Thanking you in anticipation.

Thanks Jim. Probably my fault I usually charge the battery every week during the winter months but missed a few. Like you said i put it on charge immediately and we ar back to normal. Thanks again.

Started my XF after 6 days in my garage, we have temperatures as low as minus 13c, sluggish but started then i noticed the Red Warning on heads up display. I continued with my short journey returned to my garage. I looked under the bonnet to see belt was running, alternator connections secure. Switched off the ignition restarted again no warning signal. Has anyone experienced this. Any comments appreciated. `

I had the same problem, there is a water hose at the rear of the engine which you can reach from under the car if you remove the engine bay floor pan. Tricky but doable.

I have similar problem, maybe not as annoying. I checked all door and window seals, nothing visible so decided to live with it.

I have had this problem off and on in almost three years. First it was warped front discs, had them skimmed which gave a marked improvement. About 12 months later same problem, this time discs and pads replaced, again marked improvement. Recently feedback on brake pedal and steering gave the impression of brake problem again which really pi**ed me off. The car has passed its MOT with no problem. I went back to my mechanic conveying my frustration, he identified a problem with front upper suspension arm, I told him to replace both n/s and o/s. What a difference the braking and steering is so smooth, like a new car 😊 thought i would share in case anyone else has a similar problem.

Need to read error codes. My previous experience is that it would also display DPF full. I had a yellow error message regarding DPF so I would presume that this would have displayed giving you prior warning. Hope you find a solution.

Hi Ian I have them on my 2012 XF Portfolio. Exerts from handbook. DRIVING POSITION MEMORY 1. Memory presets. 2. Memory set button. Once you have adjusted the driver's seat, steering column (see 22, ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL ) and exterior mirrors (see 44, EXTERIOR MIRRORS ), the vehicle can memorise these settings using the driver memory buttons. Once the passenger seat has been adjusted as desired, these settings can be memorised using the passenger memory buttons. 1. Press the memory set button to activate the memory function. 2. Press one of the preset buttons within 5 seconds to memorise the current settings. For the driver’s settings, MEMORY 1 (or 2) SETTINGS SAVED will be displayed on the message centre accompanied by an audible chime to confirm the settings have been memorised. A seat position can only be memorised during the five second period. Any existing settings for a memory preset will be over-written when programming a memory position. RECALLING A MEMORISED POSITION Press the appropriate memory preset button (for the driver’s settings, MEMORY 1 (or 2) SETTINGS RECALLED will be displayed in the message centre). SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION The driver and front passenger must not ride with the seat fully reclined. Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat, head restraint, seat belt and airbags, all contribute to the protection of the user. Correct use of these components will give you greater protection, therefore you should observe the following points: 1. Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible and the seat back reclined no more than 30 degrees

Could not clear the yellow warning telling me Blind Spot not detected although not a major problem I found the message annoying. I found the correct mirror on Allegro (Polish Ebay) for £120.00. The mirror was in fantastic condition and I fitted immediately upon receipt, fully working Indicator, blind spot detector, puddle light, auto fold, reversing dip and no yellow warning message 😊

Thanks Vic, scoured the internet but could not find anything. Thought I might be able to do it through my diagnostics but no luck,

Well, managed to remove door panel and mirror successfully. However I did find that my mirror was a 16 pin and the s/hand purchase was 14 pin obviously the extra pins are for the blind spot detection. I have installed it as it was in great condition and only cost £30. Everything works auto fold, indicator, puddle light and reverse auto dip but I have yellow warning for blind spot error, irritating but small price to pay. Is there any way of disabling the blind spot function?

Sorted, not as bad as I thought.

Well, managed to remove door panel and mirror successfully. However I did find that my mirror was a 16 pin and the s/hand purchase was 14 pin obviously the extra pins are for the blind spot detection. I have installed it as it was in great condition and only cost £30. Everything works auto fold, indicator, puddle light and reverse auto dip but I have yellow warning for blind spot error, irritating but small price to pay. Is there any way of disabling the blind spot function?

Good point John, thanks.

Has anyone removed a passenger door panel? I have removed the two 30 Tork screws in the arm rest and the 20 Tork screw secreted behind the triangular plastic cover. You are now allegedly able to remove the panel. I have gingerly tried but seems pretty tight, don't want to force in case I cause any damage. Comments and tips extremely welcome. I need to get access to the door mirror plug to check number of pins to ensure I get the correct replacement.

Came back to my car found someone had smashed the casing. I have bought a second hand one online it was a 2011 model with 14 pin plug which i thought would be ok but noticed the mirror does not have the overtaking warning symbols. Will it be ok or will it throw up errors? Any comments/ suggestions welcome. Mine is The Portfolio version of 2012 XF 2.2D.

fingers crossed.🤞

Hi Rob, I had a similar problem replaced the pump, problem solved.

Hi Paul, you need to check the error codes. I had this problem and found it to be a split hose. Car ran perfectly until you gave it some gas and then into Restricted mode. Turn off engine and 10/15 minutes later it would be clear. There are quite a few reasons why this is happening so get a diagnostics check is my advice. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply Luke. Not aware that it is a portfolio but will look into it. What are the higher trim levels? I do have cream seats with a black trim??? Regards Frank

Puzzled most Jaguar XF's I've looked at only have two or three adjusters, my 2012 XF has four. Is this an extra when purchase, just curious.

My mechanic was stumped as each time he did the diagnostics came up with different fault. He found a pipe that the clamp had come off when he removed the floor pan which he has now put two clamps. Following it that he found that the plastic valve on the EGR was faulty, Jaguar gave a six week delivery time and approx cost of 900 pounds he managed to get relatively new used one for 180 pounds so we are back on the road again just in time for our trip to Prague.

After several trouble free months the red Restricted popped up and later the yellow Restricted alternating, obviously went into limp mode. got home turned ignition off and restarted 15 mins later warnings off and car started but normally revs at 750 but stuttered down to 500 and back up to 750. Increased revs to 3000 smooth but minor stutter. Any ideas please 😊

Thanks Vic. The code reader is Jaguar specific.🤔