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yes all the al the faults should give codes, but not always

once its cleared and its allowed to run properly and regens correct the dpfs should stay clear

legally they should not be removed, bu a lot of people do, removing the guts on the dpfs throw up faults, having it mapped out removes warning lights so it all works correct, they still pass mots correct

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joe

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usually once the dpf's get blocked cleaning them is only a short term fix

I'd try getting it cleaned again and see if the fault clears,

diesels now dont like shorts trips and dont like standing, they block up if there not run and run up to temp correct, wont get the dpf's hot enough and clear the soot out

once clear they need regular long runs  for them to keep the dpfs clear, some people use additives, they help the exhaust gasses get hotter and burn the soot out of the dpf's

this is why a lot of people remove the dpfs and have them mapped out, blocked dpfs can cause diesel to accumulate in the engine Oil and this eventually destroys the crankshaft

keep and eye on Oil, if Oil level goes up, needs regular oil changes

the actuators on the turbos are electronic, if they soot up they can go stiff and also cause similar problems

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Joe

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all the interior lights are controlled via the body module or do you mean dimmer module

have a look here for wiring http://www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/jagxj1998.pdf

also look here lots of other info http://www.jagrepair.com/

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Joe

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There slightly different and torque converters are completely different

also a different gearbox will need coding to the car or it may not run

whats up with your gearbox, usually a sonnax kit and Oil change fixes most faults

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Joe

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What problems are you getting

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Joe

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got ones of these myself

they usually sell for around £50 on fleabay

think some 1500 were made

good luck with the sale

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Joe

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think its quite common on the xf's

The vents are either side of the boot, roughly positioned under the light clusters and they are there to allow the air pressure out as you close a door for instance.

I have read of previous occurrences of water in the boot caused by these vents coming dislodged.

Bumper off job I believe to rectify.

it was on a jaguar service bulletin

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Joe

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Got mine with Footman James, on a classic policy, agreed value, covers a lot that other wont, very friendly uk staff.

If you a member of the JDC you get a great discount, my S-type R  all covered for less than £200.

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Joe

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Front suspension could be one of many things really, lower shock bush, anti roll bar drop links, or the banana arm bushes, could even be a upper or lower ball joint

just take it a garage, usually quite obvious, rubber boot perishes first the the bush or joint wears out after

gearbox sound like it needs a service and fluids changing, best place to start

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Joe

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the laptop you have is ideal fpr the job

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Joe

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just a warning, if your using it for diagnostics its fine

if your going to try programing any thing, make sure dvd 2 is installed, thats all the module software and updates

the software does not check first, it deletes the software in the module and then looks for the new software and if dvd 2 is not installed, then its too late, its been wiped

also you need a descent battery charger connected as well, at all times, when you doing updates or programing, it asks you to turn ignition off and on many times, which can flatten the battery quite quick, if the battery goes below a certain voltage mid programing it may corrupt the module beyond repair

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joe

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hopefully cured, denso are oe and the best ones to fit

most after market ones wont work

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Joe

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looks great

all season tyres are usually ok, it depends what winter we get

rear wheel drive cars are not the best in ice or snow, but we dont get that much here

generally all season tyres are quite good

I have used winter/snow tyres and they are far superior in ice and snow and only use them december to march

a lot of it it depends on the roads your travelling, if its all main road, there more likely to be kept clear in winter

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Joe

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for diagnostic use you can download the software and run it via vmware, virtual image, ok for diagnostics only

but for programing modules, updates and programing keys and so on, its best to use on a dedicated window xp pro laptop, its far more stable, you can pick a laptop up for about £50, it the best software out there, you can do every thing jaguar can.

some Icarsoft code reader for Jaguar are also very good

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Joe

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post some pictures up

top screen is usually climate and lower screen is radio on lcd type

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Joe

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Jaguar ids/sdd is software used by jaguar and used with a mongoose lead, can do everything jaguar can

its very good for fault finding, you can also use most descent code readers where you can monitor live data, that way you can monitor the 4 lambda sensors and see which one is failing when you get the code

also you could swap the upstream sensor with the other bank and see if the fault shift to the other side, then you will know which one it is for sure, also when you buy a new sensor, try to stick with denso sensor, after market sensors dont all ways work correct

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Joe

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2012 is the latest update nav disc available any where, theres nothing else, xf discs wont work

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Joe

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yes it can be retro fitted, but there no use, last updated dvd was 2012, so all the roads lay outs are very old

I have one in my car, but have had it upgraded to Jagdroid, which converts the original screen to android, so you can do every thing you can on your phone, just google jagdroid

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Joe

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I dont think its the cat

sounds more like a bad connection somewhere

usually this can be a faulty lambda sensor, but as its passed mot, maybe not, worth checking all the connections and also ecu connections, sometimes they corrode and throw up intermittent faults

think you already gather L/H Bank, id R/H side looking from engine bay, L/H side from inside the car

ideally you want someone with Jaguar IDS/SDD to plug in, as when it throws up faults it usually logs it and a lot of other data, which might help find the fault

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Joe

yes you can

well its easy to tell, watch the headlight while some one switches the ignition on and see if they move

if you put the light on first and switch the ignition on, in the dark you can see the dip beam go up, then down, then level, if it dont, theres a fault and will need reseting

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Joe

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what engine does it have

have you tried ad rad they have them for ever thing https://www.adrad.co.uk/

bershire jaguar also do them https://www.berkshirejagcomponents.com/xj8-xjr-water-cooling-radiator-mnc4190ah-c2x24938856

jaguar still do them https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/mnc4190ah-radiator.html

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Joe

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yes there the hid option

the adjuster should go fully up and fully down then level, ever time you switch ignition on, if not theres a fault, needs to be reset

adjuster break in these, when you order them make sure you state hid xenon lights as adjusters on these are different

once the headlights are off, pop them in the oven on about 80 deg C for 10 minutes, it softens the black sealant and the lenses come off easy

also you have to disconnect the battery before unplugging the lights, or the self leveling stops working, can only be reset with Jaguar ids/sdd or some icarsoft readers

done a few of these, quite straight forward, also swapped my bulbs for 8k ones, there slightly blueish, much better light

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Joe

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depends what they have, you would have to post a pic up, standard were halogen and as a option you could have the hid

you can buy the adjuster kits off eBay, then remove the headlight and replace them, means pulling the bumper off to remove the lights

the adjust inside break as well, very common fault, all the parts come in the same kit

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Joe

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its a common fault on S-types, its usually either the DCCV (dual coolant control valve) or climate module or combination of both

when the dccv fails, it regular takes the climate module out as well

I'd start with the dccv, get a bosch unit, cheap ones dont last long, climate modules can be repaired, its a black unit above the glove box, if you take it apart, theres usually blown tracks, which can be linked with some wire and solder

also check the dccv connector, if they get water in, you get corrosion in there and sometimes they melt, taking the module out

when the climate module fails the dccv fail to open, always flowing water, hence why you always get hot air, no matter how good the ac is, it wont cool a heater stuck on hot

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Joe