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  5. Door Sensor Problem

    in Jaguar X-Type Club

    Posted

    Hi Bob I found this from another X Type owner so I'm thinking it may help you ????

     

    He had a similar problem, where the microswitch in the rear door lock
    was intermittantly failing. The interior lights would come on while
    driving and you got a door open message in the dash. If the switch
    failed while the car was locked, the alarm would go off. Ended up
    replacing the whole lock assembly, because the switch is integral to the
    lock assembly.

     

    Also found lock assembly on eBay £20or £30 if needed.???

     

    Frank

  6. hey

    in New Members Introductions

    Posted

    Hi Gary

     

    I'm sorry to see that you are upset with us and i will apologize because I didnt see your post asking for help

    on your MPG ,  Ive never worked my mph out so cannot give you a true answer but I'm sure there is someone

    that can .???   given time .

     

    Frank

  13. xk8 windscreen trim.

    in New Members Introductions

    Posted

    Hi Martin

    I found this perhaps it is of interest to you ===


                The metal part of the windscreen trim is in two parts and simply clips into plastic trims which are spread around the windscreen. On mine the rubber was attached to the metal windscreen trim and came away with it.



    I used special rust treatment to eat all the rust away and after priming and top coating it has not come back to date.



    A couple of months after doing this a stone came up and cracked the
    screen but fortunately my insurance covered the replacement.



    The trim and rubber were replaced at the same time. They came separately
    and the rubber just pushed onto either side of the metal part of the
    trim.



    A word of warning, when they took the screen out it was found that rust
    had got underneath the edge of the screen itself and the fitter advised
    that it would be best to ensure all the rust be removed otherwise the
    new screen would not bond to the body. Apparently if there are any
    points where the screen does not bond correctly it will cause a stress
    point and the screen will crack.



    I completely removed all the rust and re-painted the edge and they came
    back and refitted the screen. I now have no rust, a new screen,new trim
    and rubbers and no problems.



    With hindsight I would definitely say it is best to have the screen
    removed as it difficult to see how far the rust has penetrated. Though I
    must say that in your case the rust doesn't look too bad.



    Moral of the story is wait until a stone cracks your screen and make
    sure you are insured. I wish the stone had cracked my screen first it
    would have been a lot easier. Never mind at least I got a good job done
    in the end.



    I tried to upload some pics I took of the process but they were too
    large. Let me know if they would be useful and I will attempt to
    downsize them.



    Good luck with your rust removal.
            

    Frank
            

         XK8 Coupe 2000 4.0L V8

                

            
            

            


            
            
                
                    

  15. xk8 windscreen trim.

    in New Members Introductions

    Posted

    Hi Martin

     

    I looked it up and this is what I came up with I hope it helps.???

     

    You can remove the window molding and re-installed in less than 30 seconds. the window molding only goes under the mirror rubber by about 1/4" It fits the spot welded seam at the top of door.



    Lift up on the molding on the back side of the door, and pull the molding from under the mirror seal.

    To re-install lift the mirror seal and insert under, and press down on.
    try the back window first and it'll give you an idea of how it attaches.

     

    Frank

  20. Engine management light,

    in Jaguar X-Type Club

    Posted

    Hi John

    I'm thinking this is a petrol engine ???

     

    I said this to someone else  but here goes I found this perhaps it will help you :-

     

    One of the thing that will cause a cruise control fault is a loose vacuum hose ussually

    on the breather hose coming from the valve cover in front to the throttle body.

     

    I also found that if the engine light comes on the cruise control light comes on automaticly

    So it could just be a engine problem .???

     

    Frank

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  21. Rumble at rear of car AGAIN!

    in Jaguar S-Type Club

    Posted

    Hi Shaun

     

    I keep thinking about your problem and I seem to remember years ago but on a different make of car

    we had a noise simular to yours --after trying everything possible it was found to be the prop-shaft

    U/J was seizing and making the centre bearing -[ a bit dodgy ] make the noise .???

     

    I suppose its been checked but its just a thought .???

     

    Frank

  24. Rear hub nut -X Type

    in Jaguar Technical

    Posted

    Hi David

     

    I checked and cannot find the hub nut size I will try again "BUT" you do know that

    after you have removed a hub nut you should always replace it with a new one

    because it dosn't lock properly the 2nd time .?????

     

    New bearing ---New lock nut .???

     

    Good luck

     

    Frank

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