KEN33Y

Hello

Hope your enjoying your R apart from the locking wheel nut tool, about that I'm certain they do as if work at vauxhall and we have two master sets of locking wheel nut tools, best to enquire really

Ant

You won't believe this Anthony but I rang the dealer who sold me the car the very next day following posting my problem and he explained that they had the rear near side wheel off to change a baring and to take a look and see if the locking wheel nut tool was still attached as they have had this problem in the past. I expressed that I had driven the car some 160 miles home so the chances of the tool still being attached were less than slim but checked anyway. Sure enough it was still attached, I couldn't believe it. I've taken the locking wheel nuts off now and replaced them with ordinary nuts having had problems with locking wheel nuts/bolts in the past and the car will be living in a alarmed garage anyway with very little public parking.

ken sorry mine has the black button next to the interior light with the letter P on it. dont know wer yours will be. if youve got a hand book it will be in ther try this place  BRITISH PARTS UK. independant jaguar & landrover specialist.   www.britishparts.co.uk     hope you get sorted out their charlie

Think I've read the hand book front to back Charlie obviously, I'm missing it somewhere. Any other convertible owners out there who can help?

Charlie, I'm a professional electrical engineer although not automotive I do understand the theories behind electronics from which these sensors work on (it works like a transducer) which I wor with in design process every day within the water industry. I know if 1 sensor goes then none will work because they work on a daisy chain basis (resistance) What I really want is a link to getting a genuine sensor, it will take me less than 5 minutes to fit.

sorry ken the black button is above your head on its own next to the interior lite charlie

Happy you came back with that Charlie, I was sitting in the car going nuts  :D

Actually Charlie I'm still going nuts you see I have a XKR convertible and there is a black button situated next to the interior light however, the aforementioned button simply turns the interior light on one on driver's side and retrospectively another matching on the passengers side.

Andrew, unfortunately due to the time period of you not noticing the noise was still there the dealer may argue that its a new rattle caused by wear and tear whereas the original rattle was resolved. He/She may say where have you been until now? Six of One half a dozen of another mate down to experience 

1 of the reverse parking sensors as gone on my XKR and I wish to replace it. Anyone know where I can get a genuine replacement other than stealers prices or will I need to visit the dealer?

I also have sensors fitted to the front which don't appear to work obviously the rear work when reverse gear is engaged how does the front come into play without stating the obvious (when drive is engaged).

Any help would be grateful.

Hi John, I am also new to the club (forum) and wish you well to the joys of Jaguar ownership especially an E Type. Being a lad in the sixties I couldn't choose between the E Type and the Lotus Europa, I can now.

Definitely pictures though buddy

After picking up my car yesterday the daylight today gave me my first chance to look over it and get used to the controls etc.

I have come across a problem in that I cannot locate the locking wheel nut. I have searched all the usual places glove box, armrest, door pockets, spare wheel and associated tools etc to no avail therefore, I'm assuming its been mislaid somewhere in its life.

I will obviously be calling the dealer who sold me the car in the hope he can shed any light but am not to hopeful of a result there.

I had a similar problem with a Mercedes many years ago and after contacting the dealer I was informed that Mercedes only made X amount of different patterns and if I called to the garage they had the full set and would match it up for me.

I did so and true to their word they found the correct fit and ordered me a new one.

Doe's anyone know if Jaguar are as efficient i.e. only having so many patterns etc or if anyone have experienced the same problem?

Thank you in anticipation of any assistance.

Thanks for the information my Lord    :D I'm sure it will come useful in the future

Kind Regards

Ken

Hi Ken,

 

The main difference between the XKR and the XKR-S [when new] is just under £30k/.

 

The engines are of  the same size but what the engineers have done to the XKR-S is to increase its power by some mechanical/electronic wizardry that will let it do 186 mph when permitted. There will be other gubbins in the car also that will make it very nice to drive.

 

Peter.

Thanks for that information Peter young chap :-) anyone know what plug type is used on the Jaguar for Diagnostics and where the socket is located on the XKR? I have software on my laptop that can maybe assist me in upgrading the power output myself although its more likely to be de-restricting the limiters. I currently have a 16pin plug which Mercedes and other German Cars use although it also fits my Son's Lotus Exige (not that I am nimble enough to get in the damm thing searching for the socket, he has to do that for me)

Peter sieze the oppertunity and go get an XKR-S and dont forget to come let me have a go lol

Please excuse my ignorance however, what are the main differences between the XKR / XKR-S? Without any research I'm assuming the latter is a sports version of the model which appears ironic in that the former produces 400bhp anyway although, I must say my supercharged V6 3.2 litre SLK appears to be just as quick producing 347bhp (R170 Model) Kind Regards, Ken

Hi Charles, I appreciate what you are saying and noted the car was quick on my journey home last night however, I currently own a 347bhp Merc SLK which is lighter than the XKR therefore, as you can appreciate I am used to the looks and boy racers trying (trying hard) to take me on without success :-)  Im fortunate to live in a small village on the edge of the Brecon Beacons (Penderyn) where the A4059 passes through and is a favourite test track for Richard Hammond. Seen him once or twice.

Hi Ken, welcome to the forum,i only joined a week or so ago,what year is your XKR...? early XK8...XKR are timing chains,they should have been changed at 60/65,000,check your service history,Later ones 2002+ are fitted with 4th generation chains and tensioners,probably need doing at 80,000 ish,cheers Trevor.

Thank you Trevor, its a 2003 model with 54,240 recorded. Also verified with VOSA and HPI to cross check the mileage.

Kind Regards, Ken

Welcome to the Club, Ken.

 

My wife now likes the XKR better than our S Type.  She has forgotten I am now 80!

 

You will enjoy your Jaguar, and there are many XK owners in the club who will help and advise.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

Thank you Peter, Kind Regards

I purchased a XKR yesterday some 150 miles away from home (High Wycombe A404 - M4 - A470 - A465) and loved the journey back, the car was so comfortable and responsive. The only drawback was that light was fading and not being familiar with the vehicle and its control switches etc I ended up turning things on/off until the desired option arrived. Looking forward to showing it off in the light of day now.

Anything I should look out for with this model? I assume timing chain rather than belt would that be correct?