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Hi Owen, have you looked on the JEC Classifieds website? There is currently a V12 S3 Coupe for sale there at a very reasonable price - for an E-type. The link below should take you there. Incidentally, there are a total of 8 E-types for sale on the JEC site, ranging in price across the spectrum - but all should be ex enthusiasts' cars. jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=cars-for-sale&id=13539 N6 JMX

Hi Mark, well done you and welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring. Post a few photos once you have it on the driveway. Have a great festive season. N6 JMX

Have you repositioned the fob battery as the contacts within the fob are quite fragile and can easily lose touch with the battery in the fob? Do you have a second fob, i.e. 2 x keys? Have you tried to use the second key? N6 JMX

Hi Tim, if there is no pressure resistance whatsoever, it has to be a leak somewhere in the system. When you try to pump the brakes, does the system lose fluid and need to be topped up? Have you taken the brake servo apart to check that is sound? Have you looked underneath to determine if there are any patches of fluid on the ground beneath the car? N6 JMX

Hi Kevin, repair or replacement is down to how much you value your car. Repairs are never that successful, unless you remove the complete headlining from the car and completely remove the old glue and effectively start again. It can be a DIY task, but if you are not competent with spanners and scrapers, best left to a trim specialist, who will likely advise a replacement. This can be a new cloth, if the backing board is still fine, or it can be a complete new fitment. There are plenty of trimmers around who could undertake the complete task, or just supply you the new / replacement material. Type "Headliner Replacement Service" into your search engine to research potential near you. N6 JMX

Hi Norm, the manual for the 2001 model will be startingly similar between the early years as there were no, real, changes until the 4.2 litre engine came along in 2002. Also in 2002 there were some external detail revisions and some minor interior revisions, such as the seats. The 6-speed transmission was also introduced in 2002. There used to be sites where the manuals could be downloaded as a PDF, but I believe most are now no longer available, but perhaps others on here will know differently. The point about the "cheap" owner's handbooks, is that they may well NOT be the actual handbooks, but copies of the PDF download - typically not bound. The best location for an actual owner's manual would be a specialist Jaguar Breaker - these folks often sell them on eBay and other such sites, but if you contact them directly, they should be able to assist. As a starting point, I would suggest making contact with Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, who knows the X-100 cars intimately and is also a great source of parts to keep these cars looking good. Find Dave at: DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist N6 JMX

Hi Jon, I agree completely with John. I recently had the mechanic tell me that my rear pads were worn 85% and the warning message had not appeared at that point. Hence, your pads are worn further that 85%, so a change before further use is a good idea. N6 JMX

Well the big reveal has happened and, once again it is all wrong! A pink Jaguar, I don't think so. Why is the "design concept" a long nosed 2-door coupe, when there is nothing to put under the long bonnet AND Jaguar have already stated they will not be building 2-door coupe's anytime soon? As for the "copy nothing" - look again. Practically every angle reflects a car from history, not least of which Bugatti and TVR are on view. N6 JMX

Suggest you make contact with a chap called Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, see link below. DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist N6 JMX

Long shot, but does the car potentially have an aftermarket security system fitted, whereby the previous owner obtained the power feed from a circuit that included the wipers? Wipers need the ignition on feed to operate, so potentially there is a short circuit occurring within the wiper switch mechanism or motor, that is taking out the ignition feed when activated. Try and find a good second hand wiper switch and substitute, or alternatively, access the wiper motor itself and disconnect the power supply, Then try the switching on of the wipers with the engine running to see if the fault persists. Outcome will point to the switch - if the engine cuts out - or the motor - if the engine continues to run as normal. N6 JMX

Hi Norm, best place to seek these documents is on the well known auction sites. Alternatively, approach one of the specialist brokers, but probably one where you live to keep the cost reasonable. N6 JMX

Hi Robert, never experienced this cut out in any vehicle before, but would suspect a connection between the rain and the cut out engine, to have an electrical sub plot. It sounds like a water ingress to an important part of the vehicle's electrics which was "loaded" when you turned on the wipers - perhaps a coincidence, but worth looking for commonality in the circuit - like ignition on. Did it restart afterwards, or has it remained "dead" since occurring? You state "the car still had electrics", what do you mean by that? Were the lights on at the time and remained on, did the dashboard light up, did any warning lights come up, are there any stored codes to be read? N6 JMX

Hi Trevor, you could use an identical road wheel as a spare, therefore 18inch, or you could procure the 18 inch space saver spare. The important point is to procure a spare wheel with the correct PCD for the bolt pattern of your hubs and the correct offset. If you want the space saver option, look at the Road Hero range - they provide a kit to include all of the other peripherals you will need, i.e. jack, wheel brace, chocks, etc. Kwik Fit operate an agency for Road Hero, so you can get advice from your local service centre. N6 JMX

Hi David, I think the belt change should be 10 years and the gearbox oil and filter change at 60,000 miles, so good to have them completed soonest. I think a lot of the smaller garages are looking at booking some 2 weeks ahead, which is probably a consequence of the outrageous labour charges at main dealers. Typically a factor of times four! Perhaps an Auto Electrician could offer you an earlier looksee? N6 JMX

Hi David, welcome to Jaguar motoring. Not sure of any Jaguar independents adjacent to you, but there is always Prestige Jaguar in Paisley if you need a true specialist, but for initial repairs, like a new alternator and scanning for codes, most of the independent garages can be used and have access to suitable multi marque diagnostics. Probably worth asking whomever serviced / repaired your previous vehicles, where presumably you have a history. N6 JMX

There are multiple aliases on the websites for scam artists, with the most popular being "Ary", but that is not the only one. Bell Wrighty Jenifer Johnson, Mio, Arthur Wilson, etc. Any person willing to buy sight unseen and deposit additional funds has to be suspicious. Protect your bank account details ASAP. N6 JMX

Wow, 1 day along and the internet REALLY doesn't like the new advert for Jaguar. Between the new badging and a Telly Tubby "full woke" advert, they really have lost the plot! N6 JMX

I think the medallion version is supposed to be a J and an R, representing the first and last letters of "JaguaR", but to me it simply looks like 2 x J. Which from my time in business says "If you need to explain it, then it doesn't work"! one has to wonder where they plan to use this stupid look? On wheel cap centres it is going to look even worse - are they also designing in Rolls Royce style centre caps which rotate to always be the correct way up? Looks like most folks are appalled by the new brand - social media seems to think so anyway. Wonder if they PR Group did any focus work with Jaguar Enthusiasts ahead of unveiling? N6 JMX

There is a another post from the same chap (Steve) in the New Owners section where the car he is looking at is a "low" miles (28,000) 2009 facelift X-150 with a sketchy service history and these 2 x faults showing - from a private seller, meaning nil warranty. Asking price is £16.5k and whilst the Pedestrian System can be the front sensors, my experience is that the explosive cartridges are the most common fault - they need not have deployed (making the bonnet unable to close) but they do have age related deficiency's that requires them to be replaced. For that price and poor presentation / service record, I would walk away, there are plenty good examples available with more protection. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, the "Pedestrian System" is an explosive device under the trailing edge of the bonnet, next to the bulkhead, on the Modern XK. It's job is to raise the bonnet in a frontal accident, potentially with a pedestrian, so as to avoid their head making contact with the substantially more solid engine underneath. You would have thought that any pedestrian being in a collision with a low slung GT would not be overly concerned about what their head was about to impact, but there you go! These cannisters, there are 2 of them, can and do fail for no apparent reason and generally have a significant cost to replace, which is a professional task. Budget for circa £1,500 if you can find new replacements. The engine oil level on the Modern XK is not visible by checking on a dipstick, there isn't one. The oil level is checked via a readout on the dash. Not sure how that sensor works, or where it is located, as I have never heard of it developing a fault before. It may simply be lack of use, but perhaps not. Unless this is definitely the car for you and you are prepared to spend (lots of) money investigating and correcting faults, walk away. There are plenty of good cars out there. Any owner who is trying a private sale of a car with faults is not an enthusiast and one can not be sure of what other aspects of the car are "hidden". N6 JMX

Hi Wayne, your supplying / servicing dealership should be able to download the build sheets for your car, but don't delay before they lose access with the changes happening at Jaguar / JLR. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, I have had my XKR Convertible since 2012 (second owner after Jaguar Cars Ltd) and in that time it has been the perfect car for me, although it has always been a "Summer Car", meaning it doesn't get taken out onto the salted roads of the Northeast winters. Consequently, the undersides are in perfect / original condition with zero corrosion, not even surface rust. That said, I have come across X-150 models (aluminium body) with severe underbody corrosion to the steel subframes and crossmembers. Accordingly, my advice is always to purchase the best you can afford but look very closely at all aspects of the car's metalwork. Cars used all year round, or which have spent at least part of their life living by the seaside, can have quite significant underbody corrosion. Ideally you want to see it on a ramp, or at least be prepared to crawl around to get the best view of the underside, especially the rear end, using a torch or inspection lamp. Similarly, the aluminium body can corrode - it obviously doesn't rust, but that does not make it corrosion free. Stone chips on the leading edge of the bonnet, front edge of the roof and A-Pillars, plus trailing edges of the doors and the boot lid can all develop the white, powdery, corrosion products of aluminium. Look closely as these corrosion products can cause the paint to bubble, just like on a steel bodied car with surface rust. You also want a car with a full service history, preferably from a main dealer or specialist independent. The 5.0 litre engines are very strong and robust, but like all mechanical devices, they do need to be looked after. Servicing should be annual, irrespective of the low mileage covered, plus there are a number of age related service items that should be covered, especially if you are looking at the early 5.0 engines - supercharger belt, auxiliary belt, gearbox oil and filter to name just a few. The XKCC (XK Car Club) has a very strong contingent in North Wales and would be a sound investment to join them - it only costs £10 per annum. The local coordinator is very active, organising runs, drive-outs, site visits and a strong social scene. Look them up at the link below. They would also be on hand to offer advice and input to you ahead of any final selection. Home | XKCC For Pete from Gloucestershire with the XK8 (X-100 model), your waist trims can be replaced by profiled rubber trims, generally available on eBay or other auction sites and are practically indistinguishable from the aluminium covered versions fitted originally. There are also firms which will offer refurbished units. If you have any difficulty finding these, come back here and leave a message. N6 JMX

Hi Steve, welcome to the JOV Forum and good luck with finding the correct XKR for yourself. I suspect the independent you are referring to is The North Wales Jag Centre, see link below. Master Tech Jaguar Service and Repair – North Wales Jag Centre Ltd I have not used them myself, but have heard quite decent things about them from other members I know. An alternative is Horner and Hudson Ltd, who are a little bit away in Macclesfield, but these guys have a good reputation in the Modern XK arena. Independent Jaguar Specialist Manchester Cheshire Northwest Don't know if you have looked at the Classifieds Section of the JEC for any potential purchase - there are currently 28 cars listed on there, albeit not all are 5.0 XKR, but there lots to consider. N6 JMX

This is a strange one as there does not appear to be a TPMS reset option within the touchscreen menus. The best that I can locate is that the system will "reset itself" after driving the vehicle for at least 15 minutes and then stopping and leaving the vehicle standing (locked) for 15 minutes before driving off once more. There are various speed settings mentioned for the drive, but at least over 30MPH, implies access to a dual carriageway / motorway, and in some cases over 50MPH, but that seems a shade OTT. In another (non Jaguar) vehicle i have, the TPMS is a menu check option, but you still need to drive the vehicle around 10 minutes for it to recalibrate itself. Have you driven the car for any distance since resetting the tyre pressures? N6 JMX

Recently had a colleague with the same requirement but on a 2008 XKR, which part was NLA from any of the usual sources. Problem solved by a local hydraulics company which can make up a suitable hose and connectors from the original used as a template. N6 JMX