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Hi all Hoping you may be able to offer some advice. About 2 months ago started getting the EML and restricted performance. Had a diagnostic by an independent Jag specialist which pulled out 'P0046 TURBO BOOST CONTROL SOLENOID CIRCUIT/RANGE A'. They investigated further to advise it was actually a probable EGR issue. Booked it in to have replaced but garage then advised EGR was fine and they now suspect TURBO VARIABLE VANE STICKING. I pulled the plug at this point as we could be talking silly money. They also asked what fuel I have been using. Generally, I had been using BP Ultimate but then found the Mrs had been using supermarket regular diesel. Now, let me give you some facts. The EML light stays on every start up but restricted performance only kicks in when I get up to temperature regardless of how I drive it. Car has mainly been used for city centre in the last year. Suspecting carbon build up I have filled up with Shell V Power, used a couple of turbo cleaner treatments in the tank and sprayed EGR cleaner into the air intake. Still, it persists and is frigging dangerous trying to build up speed to get off a slip road. Anybody had similar issues?

Hi all Recently purchased a 55 plate S-Type 2.7d that I am loving to bits. I have an odd little issue with both rear windows. From the drivers position I can control the rear windows, but the controls don't work from the rear on either side. I have pressed the little switch that isolates the operation of rear windows to no effect. Any idea's?

Excellent considered reply Peter, really appreciate you taking the time to put such a comprehensive response together. Seen a 56 plate on Evans Halshaw that has done 39k miles for £6991. All the bells and whistles too. It's more than I want to pay but making sure I get the right one from the right place is important as you say, will have to give it some serious thought. Greg

Hi all As the title says, newbie here and looking to buy a 2.7d S-Type around 2005-2007. Seen a few on Autotrader but as always concerned about large maintenance costs. Seen mainly positive reviews saying very reliable but then read the odd review saying £1000 bill. I see that kind of comment about ford's and Vauxhalls so I know it can happen regardless of the marque. Any words of advice on what to look for? Would I be expecting large bills? Would you recommend one or stay away? Any advice in general would be greatly appreciated. :)