The Voices

Just make sure you use the correct size of space saver tyre on the 18" rim to match the same rolling diameter as the normal alloys. The optional space saver on many new cars is often a steel rim that is 1 inch smaller than the alloys, the correct tyre size sorts out the difference.

The key should work on the manual key hole behind the rear number plate ? If this isn't working, there is another option. If you lie on the floor and look up under the rear bumper on the passenger side, you will see a 'positive' battery terminal (best place I can explain its location is 'behind the back wheel') It may have a rubber cover that you need to remove. You can then use this terminal and any convenient earth point to attach a 12v supply to allow you to open the boot and get to the cars own battery. (we used to use jump leads and a spare fully charged battery for this purpose) Hope this helps ?

S/C = short circuit

It isn't 'an Arden', it is a Jaguar X-TYPE with aftermarket Arden parts fitted ? Brabus and Alpina are officially recognised as manufacturers in their own right, even though they modify BMW and Mercedes vehicles. Arden, on the other hand, are an aftermarket tuning company (not particularly well known in the UK) They had a deal with Pendragon (who I worked for at the time) in the early / mid 2000's, which meant that we could sell Jaguars from main dealers with 'dealer fit' (not factory fitted) Arden accessories. This could be alloys, lowering kits, mesh grilles, body kits, exhaust systems, etc. It is worth what someone is willing to pay, if they see 'added value' in the Arden accessories, they may be willing to pay more. Someone who values 'originality', may alternatively think the 'add ons' de-value the car ? Also, if it is based on a 'Sport' model, it should have colour coded bumper blades, colour coded grill surround and black window surrounds, the SE had chrome. Each to their own !

It's switchable on the 'instrument panel' menu, rather than the touchscreen. Accessed by pressing the 'menu' button on the steering wheel (left hand side, in the centre of the cursor keys used for the audio functions) Once accessed, the menu appears and you can navigate through the options using the cursor keys and the 'ok/menu' button to select chosen setting. The one you need to access is titled 'trip bank' it will allow you to select which one is your default choice. Hope this makes sense !

Looks a useful piece of kit. On another note...................................... I don't think I'm going to ask why you have what looks to be a camouflage net in your boot ? 😊

Hi Peter, I didn't know whether Paul meant that his front tyres were one brand and the rear tyres were another brand ? but I read it as though he had two different makes on the rear axle ?

I presume you mean that one rear tyre is a Pirelli and the other one is a continental ? If so, personally I would want both tyres to be the same tread pattern on the 'driven' axle, especially on a car trying to put down 700nm of torque ! If you bought it from a dealer, I am surprised that they didn't sort this out. My advice would be to either replace one of the tyres with a matching new one (if the tread depth is good) or otherwise buy a matching pair and then sell the 'odd' pair on Ebay.

It 'could' be any number of things ? I would try a different 'specialist' with better diagnostic skills perhaps ?

I think he said in his original post that it had been drained and the 20 litres of fresh diesel added ?

Read the fault codes, this should give you more information rather than just replacing parts ?

I would agree, put in a tank full of the best grade 'super diesel' you can find and a bottle of injector cleaner for good measure. Then run it for a week, probably with a few motorway runs and see how it does. Would be very surprised if 2 miles with petrol in has damaged the injectors, especially if you aren't noticing any change in how the car drives.

I would probably have a chat with them about the anticipated January delivery ? Latest info is between 6 and 9 months for most models, from the latest bulletin this week from JLR.

I don't know, but I suspect that to get a policy that would cover you for 'above market value', you would need an independent valuation from a recognised expert ? Probably the JDC or similar ?

I guess the 'dealer' will just say that they found a fault with the tyres so replaced them with correct size and speed rating. It's astonishing how many non franchise dealers have the attitude that 'tyres are tyres' irrespective of brand or quality. You mention that you have already had the alloys refurbished (presumably because they needed it), it might be that the dealer swapped the wheels (and tyres ?) from another car to avoid refurbing the originals ?

Thankfully, no ! All joking aside, I would guess that chrome rims are quite rare in the UK. You might need to look at importing from the US ?

Don't I know it !

It's the keyhole to manually unlock the boot in emergencies, doesn't have a cover, nothing missing.

Not without a lot of work that would cost a fortune, it would probably literally be cheaper to just buy an S-TYPE R in the first place ? To do it right, you would need a full car as a donor anyway, not just the engine. The 4.0 V8 is the first generation pre-facelift model, the STR is only available in the post facelift version, so there are a lot of other differences other than the engine. You would need the brakes, suspension and gearbox swapped as a minimum, you would then need an engineers report for the car to be insurable and legal on the road.

I had to replace the condenser on my 2015 XE 'S' A known issue, but Jaguar wouldn't replace under Approved warranty.

Think he means the engine cooling fans ?

First thing to do is check the battery voltage, these cars are prone to throwing up 'spurious' fault messages (ABS, gearbox, DSC not available, etc) if the battery is not in excellent condition. It may still have enough power to start the car, so you think it can't be the battery, but a search on the forum will show how many issues are solved with a new battery. Hope this helps.

If you paid £37k for it when it was 18 months old and it is now worth £16k at 5 years old, that is £21k depreciation in 42 months. £500 per month depreciation is about what I would expect on this type of car ?

Hi Wayne, hope it is just the fuel, I believe that it deteriorates fairly quickly when the car is not used.

A Jaguar dealer should be able to provide the original code and supply a key from the chassis number, they may ask for various 'proof of ownership' information before supplying anything. The new key fob will need to be programmed to the car, usually main dealer needed to do this ?