rodeyorks

Hi Geoff, I had the same problem on my 08 2.2. The lights and same message came up and it went into limp mode. Like you I switched off, left it for a while and it started ok with no message and not in limp mode. This was fine for a few days but then did same again but didnt clear itself. Took car in and changed EGR valve. ok for a couple of weeks and then all started again. Another garage (jag indep) diagnosed turbo problem. Fitted new turbo and actuator and its been ok for last 2k miles I suggest you get it diagnosed by a good jag workshop. I was lucky that mine was paid by the garage I bought it from. Good luck.

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Rod

went out this morning to start car and look for black smoke but it started ok on all 4 cylinders and no black smoke !!

I shall try again.

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Rod

Hi Frank,

Not checked exhaust. I will do in the morning and let you know.

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Rod

Hi everyone,

I`ve noticed as the weather is getting colder that my car seems to start on three cylinders and is very lumpy. I increase the revs to 1500 and after a few minutes it goes onto 4 cylinders.

If it was petrol I would think it was being overfuelled. Any ideas? This only happens first thing in the morning, the rest of the day it is fine.

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Rod

I have just ordered a disc from navxpress. thanks for the info.

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Rod

Hi Shaun. Had a similar problem with my 2008 X type. Replaced egr valve and it was ok for a couple of weeks then started the same problem again. Replaced turbo on advice from Independent Jag garage and it has been ok since. As you say it was expensive but I had it done under warranty. Good luck

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Rod

Hi, Changed my dipped headlight bulbs to Halfords H1 As you say its a awkward job but worth it. Paid £27 each but they had a buy one get one free day!!

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Rod

Now been out in the dark with new bulbs. Real improvement.

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Rod

Swapped existing bulbs for higher output (50%) from Halfords. Shall be out in the dark tomorrow so will let you know if any better.

£27 each but buy 1 get 1 free.

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Rod

Any "bright ideas" on how to improve dipped headlight performance on my `08 X type?

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Rod

Hi All,

Now used waterless ultimate finish. Just the job. most impressed

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Rod

Just ordered ultimate finish. Thanks for your coments

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rodeyorks

Has anyone experience with the above product featured on tv shopping channel? Looks too good to be true.

Rodeyorks

Hi Dickus,

Although my car is an X type,I had the same message and it went into limp mode and stayed in 4th gear.

After lots of head scratching I took it to a independent Jaguar specialist and their computer diagnosed Turbo problem although it showed up in the car as gearbox fault. They removed the turbo and said there was a fair amount of soot deposits. They replaced the turbo and not had any more problems. I would take it to independent Jaguar specialist.

Hope this helps.

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rodeyorks

Hi Tom,

I will find Auto trans people near here and get a quote. I agree that it is a really good box.

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Rod

thanks peter, i will take a look at that.

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rod

Hi everyone,

Had my x type since beginning of September and decided to change oils and filters as not sure about history. All done except auto box fluid. Is this easy or are there any problems?

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Rod

Hi Being a new owner I am changing the engine and transmission fluid as I dont know the history and want to start a fresh. Need to know what to use. Any help would be useful.

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Rod

Hi John,

I have an x Type diesel auto 08 reg and had exactly the same problem except it went into limp mode. I took it to a independent Jag specialist with all the right software and they diagnosed turbo problem. Fitted new turbo last week and it is fine. As you say the message comes up as gearbox fault Otherwise this is the first Jag I have owned and really love it to drive and looking forward to coupling up my caravan to see if it tows as well as my previous car, Rover 75 diesel auto.

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Rod