Old Peter

Check the battery, David. There are so many electronic features on Jaguars that the battery, if failing, will not let the least important work. Peter.

Welcome to the Club, George. I think the code p1260 is an indication that there is something faulty with the key fob communication with the ECU. I am not certain, though. There might be someone who will know exactly what is wrong. Regards, Peter.

I left the Steelworks in 1970 - almost 45 years ago - there were 13,000 employees then and a bit more fumes arising.

Welcome to the Club, Gary. I was told that when I bought my first Jaguar that I would never drive another make of car. I think you might have been told the same! Enjoy the Club, Regards, Peter. Sutton Coldfield.

Welcome to the club, Carl. That is a useful bit of information. There are a lot of friendly people in the club who will always assist others & that is what the club is about. Great to have you aboard. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Paul. You car sounds that you are rather fond of it. I hope you enjoy the club just as much. I was in South Yorkshire yesterday -- and my S Type 2.7D managed to get 53 mpg for the 85 mile journey! Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Dave. The x type is a very nice car described by some as "nippy" which is not a word I would use about a Jaguar. I had a 2.5 litre AWD which was a great car --- quick but stately, too. I used to work at the Steelworks across the water from the Wirral. Regards, Peter.

Quiet correct, Ken. I always replace tyres the same way, and never change them round. Peter.

Yesterday I drove past Orgreave -- the site of the former Orgreave Coke Oven and the battle of Orgreave -- instead of fumes polluting the area there is now a small wind farm and a small power station.

I was wondering whether average speed cameras would also cut down on car emissions -- you do burn more fuel when going faster -- which would save Governments a lot in expensive measures to reduce the effects of air pollution

A lot depends on where you live, Trevor. I agree that safety/speed cameras should not be seen on some roads, but on others the Average sped check would be a great idea. We live very close to the A38, and on one stretch, a twisty stretch of road with lorries exiting from a quarry, there is a couple of miles with an average speed check which has saved lives, which is far better than a couple of odd cameras. Regards, Peter.

Hi All, I went the 85 miles to Sheffield to attend the funeral of a former colleague. Entering the City I fought of the last fuel crisis in which the National speed limit of 70 mph was temporarily reduced, as I was working there mostly at the time. My route to Sheffield is motley on motorway - M1 - and dual carriageway. The motorway was restricted for the whole of the journey to 50 mph, but was flowing quite freely, and I stayed in the inside lane for the whole journey. When I got to the Cemetery in Sheffield City Centre I checked my MPG on the trip computer and found that the average for that journey was a very acceptable 53 mpg. Pretty good for a 2.7 diesel engine. The MPG for the whole journey was 47.4 which is also pretty good, as I had quite a few hold ups getting out of Sheffield. My thoughts? Should there be more average speed/safety controls on certain stretches of roads rather than the random speed camera on various roads which seem to be more of a revenue generator rather than a safety issue? Peter.

Hi Andrew, I am glad you got it all sorted, and now you will start enjoying your car. I also use a mobile mechanic for service and repairs but for tyres I always go to Halfords Auto centres and I have built up a good relationship there --- they seem to keep the same staff. The last time I changed a pair of tyres after a pothole damaged one, I asked for a the tracking to be checked. They forgot to do it - I spotted it when I got the invoice, and they fixed up the appointment the next day, corrected it but waived the £30 charge. Regards, Peter.

That's good, Mike. A bit of dirt on electrical contacts can cause problems. Peter

Passing on an experience is very useful, Frank, and will assist others with the same problem. Peter.

The event, with Compere, Singer [old Irish Songs etc] will be held about a mile from where the villages were. Al the inhabitants were rehoused right across the town, but the village spirit still continues --- the oldest ex inhabitant is now 93. Peter.

Hi Paul, The Company which delighted many of our northern members is Mackies automatic transmissions 95 Causeway Street Tollcross Glasgow G32 8LT 0141 778 4476 It is worth having a look at their website. I don't get oily hands any more, but do like to know what is wrong if anything does go wrong. The ZF gearbox seems to be well respected by many owners, but like all things made by humans can go wrong occasionally Regards, Peter.

Trevor, The British Racing Green colour is the most unsafe on the road due to visibility problems [allegedly]. The success of BRM on the racetrack is because no one could see it coming up from behind. That is one good reason to tell your wife. Another good reason is that it is a Rag Top, and you definitely need it garaged when not in use. That is the second good reason. The third good reason is that the specification is not as good as the car you have got. I had an Austin 1100 in that colour and apart from it breaking down and costing me money, I was ran into by the local butcher from Edale, when I was living in Derbyshire and he said that he hadn't seen me even though I was going at less than 30 mph, which proves my first point. Regards Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Paul. I am sorry to hear about your gearbox fault. I have not come across the fault and having the same gearbox, I hope I don't. Some months ago there was an invitation to visit an automatic gearbox specialist to which some of our members went. I would have gone but the venue was in Scotland, which is a bit far. Some those who went might be able to tell you something. I will look up the name of the company and get back to you. Regards, Peter.

Trevor I don't think people are worrying about mpg. But it is always worth noting what the car consumes as that is often indicative of engine performance as well as driving style. I always fill my car to the top when it is about three quarters empty, and reset the trip computer at the same time. Regards, Peter.

Hi Trevor, Most other car drivers think that Jaguars use a high amount of fuel, and are there purely for the advantage of Shell, BP, ESSO, etc. When the XE come out next year, some drivers will find out, that while the cars are very quick and luxurious, some of that Model will qualify for a nil road fund licence. Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Jai. A jaguar can be driven very sedately and look and feel like a big limousine. It can also be driven quickly, and it should be occasionally, just to give the engine a bit of exercise. I get over 40 mpg on long runs, and the best I have had on an eighty mile drive mostly on A roads was 49.2. Enjoy your Jaguar experience. Regards Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Martyn, There are a nice lot of friendly people who are members and who enjoy their cars. I am assuming you have a diesel and regenerating the partulates filter is a great excuse to go for a fifty mile drive and give the engine a bit of an exercise with the S button pressed ON. Regards Peter.

Hi Mervyn, and Welcome to the club. It is the Blackpool lights season in your car, then? I can't think of an answer as I have never come across that one --- yet! I would suggest that you went through the switches on by one, switching each one on and then off, and the see how they respond. I don't know the interior lights on an XF, but that is what I would do on my S type. Let us know how you get on. Regards, Peter.

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