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Hi Rebecca, assuming you can get into the car itself, open the bonnet. There you will find a suitable positive and negative post to allow you to fit a 12v power source, such as a battery charger or power pack. This will allow the whole car to power up and you will be able to pop open the boot, using the interior switch or boot lid button, to put the charger leads direct onto the battery. Do not try and start the car from a flat battery situation using the under bonnet posts. I don't believe the secret keyhole will work with a completely flat battery as it still relies on the electrical solenoid to energise the unlock circuit. N6 JMX

Hi Eddie, the information said to unlock the driver's door with the black key - nothing about starting the car with the black key. N6 JMX

Hi Eddie, if I remember correctly, the XK8 has a "Valet" button on the fob which must have been activated - pressed inadvertently. To reset out of Valet mode, you need to unlock the car - driver's door, from fully locked, using the black headed key - not any of the fobs. For some reason, this information is not contained in the Owners Manual. N6 JMX

Hi Philip, the onset of the GDPR legislation means it is very difficult to obtain historic information of a personal nature. The registration number of AGG 7 is most likely a personal / cherished plate as date related plates were already in use by DVLA at that time. The number assigned in 1999 is most likely its original assigned number that was never issued on a plate as the personal plate was retrieved from the car. Have you tried looking up the MoT history at DVLA? This may provide some clues as to where the car was located during its lifetime - try searching using both numbers. N6 JMX

Hi Kevin, it would be helpful if you gave a bit more information about the diff issue to allow folks to assess what type of service / assistance you might need. From memory, there was an episode of "Salvage Hunters Classic Cars" with Paul Cowland taking a differential to a specialist who worked from his garden shed in the Northeast of England. This guy completely rebuilt the diff - is that the level of service you are seeking? N6 JMX

Hi Martin, welcome to the Forum. If you have an XK8, why post a picture of the F-type? N6 JMX

Hi Andy, welcome to the Forum and great job doing all that commissioning work yourself. N6 JMX

Hi Daniel, I think you are confused. The original post above refers to shockers for the XFS model, whilst you need to look at the shockers for the X-type model. A quick check on the Jaguar Classic Parts website indicates that the shocks for the X-type are around £150 per corner, which doesn't sound too bad. The shocks are obviously model specific, but also vary by the VIN, so you need to make checks to ensure you get the correct parts for your car. Check out at the link below - once you have the part numbers, you can search for suitable alternatives from other sources. X-type 2001 - 2010 (x400) Classic / Road Spring And Damper-rear | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts N6 JMX

Hi Robert, you should also look into the legality of adding a Leaper to the front of your XJS as, since it wasn't an original factory fit, it may well be considered a pedestrian injury hazard. I believe there are ways to "mitigate" such hazard, but it involves cutting a major hole in the bonnet and having the Leaper spring loaded so as to disappear inside the bonnet in the event of an interaction with a pedestrian. Like Dave above says, it will not be to everyone's taste and folks tend to look for originality. N6 JMX

Welcome to the Forum, lots of great advice available on here so don't be afraid to ask. Do you mean the door covering the petrol cap isn't locking when the car is locked? Perhaps the slider that engages with the door is in need of some coaxing and lubrication. N6 JMX

Cheers Anthony, I have actually met your acquaintance and sent a few folks his way at CAP! N6 JMX

Hi Anthony, you have keyless entry and pulling the door handle whilst still having the keys on your person will unlock the door you are pulling on. Try double locking the vehicle - press the lock button twice and have the vehicle chirp to you. Walk away and put the keys at least 2 metres from the car and then walk back to try the door pull again. N6 JMX

Hi Anthony, could you please advise the supplier of the indicated modification - I would like to check it out as I am aware of a few folks having touchscreen issues of one sort or another. N6 JMX

Hi Nigel, if you are leaning towards the XKR Convertible, then you may well be restricted for choice at the moment although there could be a few coming to the market in the near future due to the onset of the winter. The current crop on the market are few and far between, but I do know of a few owners who may be looking to dispose of their pristine motors due to age related mobility issues (for the owner!). Normally I would advise interested folks to pull together the specification they are after - colour scheme especially, followed by preferred year. In my opinion the 2010 cars are the sweet spot, with some of the best colour combinations and not outfitted with the slightly superfluous body kits and wheels that are not silver. Once you have an idea of what you would like, and it is a Modern XK, then come back here and let us know. Pretty sure we might be in a position to point you towards some cars that are not necessarily yet on the market. N6 JMX

Hi Anthony, which model of the XK are you referring to when you talk about the "modification"? The X-150 (2006 - 2014) already comes with a central touchscreen for control of all sorts of actions within the car so don't understand what a modification would bring to the party. As for rear subframe corrosion in the X-150, it is not an issue unless the car has been used year round on salted roads, or spent much of its life by the seaside - salty air. My own car is a 2010 model and the underside is like new, even though I live in Northeast Scotland (mine for the past 13 years) - because it doesn't get out in the winter and therefore never been subject to salted roads. That said, I have seen very poor condition rear, and front, subframes, where the owners are not aware of the steel underpinnings - they get lost on the aluminium architecture - and forget to have the steel elements protected with Lanogard or similar. When properly protected, or not used, then the subframes remain perfect. N6 JMX

Hi Nigel, I have the XKR Convertible and it is a great machine. I looked long and hard at the F-type Convertible, but nice as it is, it simply doesn't have the attributes that the XKR has and therefore is a non starter for my personal use of the car. We do like taking the XKR to Italy for a summer vacation and we can pack everything we need for the overnight stops into bags that fit on the rear seats, whilst the long stay requirements are tucked away in the boot. You simply cannot do that in the F-type - no rear seats for a start and probably only 50% of the boot space by comparison, and the XKR boot space is not that great to start with. I am sure folks will be along soon to extol the virtues of the F-type and how they make it work for these long road trips, but the F-type simply doesn't work for me. Let us know how your selection process goes along. N6 JMX

Hi Jim, if you haven't already, you need to find and peruse the Jaguar Classic Parts website / catalogue. Whilst you are unlikely to be able to purchase many parts there, especially at the moment, you will find all of the parts numbers you need to second source what you need. You will also find out what parts are model year or VIN specific. The link below was copied as I looked at the chrome mirror caps / covers for the X-150. https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/parts/index/part/id/150.1051.2279.10812/brand/jaguar/ I also think you will find that the 2010 MY mirror caps include an indicator repeater, whilst the earlier cars do not include this feature. N6 JMX

You can check individual parking sensors by having someone sit in the driver's seat, engine running and engage reverse, whilst keeping the car stationery on the brakes. You then listen / feel each individual parking sensor and you should hear / feel a ticking from those that are working. Any that are silent, are not working. N6 JMX

You could also look at SNG Barrett's website as they hold large stocks of parts for these cars. SNG Barratt UK | Keeping your Jaguar on the road N6 JMX

If you go down the Lanogard route, it needs an annual inspection and top up treatment, but it doesn't go "hard" the same as Waxoyl. N6 JMX

Hi Mark, if your car is 2009, then it is an XK and NOT an XK8 - the production of the XK8 finished in 2005. Your profile photo is also of the XK - or as it was called at the launch "The New XK". Going forward, both of you above have the Jaguar model X-150 - 2006 - 2014, as opposed to the X-100, which was the 1996 - 2005 model designation. External car covers are what they are and, good or bad, they will flap around in the wind and mark your paintwork, so get a good coat of wax on the body before placing the car cover on top. N6 JMX

Jim, these videos are produced via AI, not by new wizard designers. Be very careful clicking on them as you never know what is buried deep within the coding. These are threads on here about the Jaguar rebranding, just look beyond the "New Owner Introduction" tab. N6 JMX

Hi Jim, you can wash the fabric top in almost the same manner as the remainder of the bodywork, i.e. with a quality car shampoo in a bucket of warm water and a microfibre mitt. I have had convertible fabric tops on my cars for a long time and, believe it it not, I do power wash the roof but obviously not using the full beans output of the power washer. Angle the flat spray so as to sweep across the top, moving the soapy suds over the top until there is no residue. Then get a clean, lint free, type cotton towel - typically an old bath towel, although a microfibre drying towel will also work, and dry the fabric by drawing the towel across the car as opposed to along the car, you will see the effect after the first sweep, but use 2 passes. I also use Meguiars convertible top protector to top up the waterproofing - it beads just like the paintwork but disappears quicker than your waxed areas. I actually produced an article for the JE magazine a few years back, which if you want to PM me with your email address, I can send you a copy. N6 JMX

Hi Jim, I believe the original colour highlights within the rear badge on the XKR were not paint, but sticky back plastic, a la Blue Peter. They do lift at the corners and ultimately come off during washing. Suggest you find some suitable plastic and glue this back in place to complete the look. N6 JMX

Hi Paul, welcome to the wonderful world of XKR motoring, I hope you have many happy, top down miles. The answers above are good, but my recommendation is to use the charger connected as follows: Lift the boot floor and you will see an earth connection - looks like a threaded screw coming up from the boot floor - down on the left hand side as you look forward. Ensure you remove the paint to get a proper connection to earth / ground, fit the black clip. Remove the vent louvre on the left hand side panel of the boot as you look forward and, with a torch, check inside and down for the battery remote positive cable, which should have its termination covered with a rubber boot. Slide the rubber boot forward, off the terminal and you will fit the red clip here. Ensure your charger / conditioner is on the 12V setting. and switch on. There is plenty enough "give" in the boot edge seal so that the charger itself remains outside the car, with the charging leads passing over the seal with the boot lid closed. As an aside, the usual 2 x battery conditioner's used by enthusiasts are: The CTEK MXS 5 or the Ring Automotive RA-RSC 612, both of which are suitable for 5.0 litre engines like yours. My preference is the Ring Automotive, because its LCD screen provides ongoing information on the state of your battery and it has more features. Plus the Ring Automotive unit can be switched to cater for AGM batteries - as used in Stop - Start engine systems. Please note, the battery in your car should be considered as a "Consumable" and you should be looking to change / replace when it gets to 5 years old. The car is extremely sensitive to battery condition, with a failing battery able to throw up numerous random / false dash light and messages. The battery's ability to start the car is no longer the best pointer to its condition. Enjoy. N6 JMX