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hi seen this before on other forum groups and is sometimes fixed with software update, which is not so bad if its under warranty. maybe worth googling it to see how common it is also have a look here https://www.carcomplaints.com/Jaguar/XE/2018/tsbs/#ELECTRICAL-SYSTEM-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-PANEL cheers Joe

hi only usually viable if you know some on at a garage who does dodgy mot's, because if theres any signs that the egr's, dpf's or cats have been tampered with, its a instant fail, its also illegal and also these days if you have a accident through no fault of you own, insurance companies are checking cars to get out of paying out. but a lot of people are still doing it, so its your choice cheers Joe

hi you will only get what people are prepared to pay look on ebay and autotrader and see what the fetching and adjust for mileage but the diesel don't hold the value like certain other models and can be bought really cheap, most are bought as doner cars for their engines for landrover and range rover if your thinking of buying it, check for regular oil changes and service history, lack of oil changes on these usually end up with shot engines, mainly snapped cranks, also check the sills irrelevant or year or mileage, they can completely rot away, there hidden with covers and sometimes theres nothing left underneath can't see last of the production line will effect value, looking at other classic car trends, diesels have never made it to classic status cheers Joe

hi got this in mine, great piece of kit, use it for mp3's on a usb stick, very good bargain at £180, these sell for over £300 on fleabay full instructions, guide and user manual here https://www.dension.com/jaguar/?agree=0&sc=0 cheers Joe

hi there are no updates for the head unit the dvd nav unit hold the software and last update for that was 2012, dvd updates automatically when new disc is inserted best option is to go with jagdroid, gives all the latest features of android, dab, front and rear camera's, android auto or apple car play, google live maps, google assistant, full voice control and much much more I have it in mine well recommended, have a look here https://www.jagdroid.org/ cheers Joe

which software are you referring too

hi go to sng barratt and also try jaguar classics, sometimes the genuine parts are cheaper have a look here https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK/FindParts/Families/S-Type and X-Type/12/S-Type/49 you need the last 6 digits of your vin thanks Joe

hi if its the original belts, both need replacing, oe belts need replacing every 10 year or 100k mileage is irrelevant, they perish after years, oe ones are 10 years , most other manufacturers like Gates belts are every 6 years if timing one goes, it will bend a lot of valves and more likely not viable for repair I'd get the belts done as soon as really if there oe cheers Joe

HI Might help tell us what engine you have as some have timing chains that dont require changine cheers Joe

HI Try Tony dalton on facebook anglian remaps, he does lots of Jaguars and can fix this quite easily https://www.facebook.com/tonydalton40 cheers Joe

HI Hair dryer usually softens it enough to peel the badge off easily then wd40 will soften the glue and wipe clean cheers Joe

Hi there off ebay, there quite good and effective but the batteries may need replacing there should be a magnet opposite the light when the door is shut that switched them on and off cheers Joe

hi could be a faulty sensor or and bad connection on one you can usually hear them clicking when there on but well worth checking all the connections are good and not corroded cheers joe

hi abs dsc faults are usually a faulty abs sensor, you will know for sure when they plug in idealy you need someone with Jaguar IDS/SDD which will read every module on the car most code reader dont best place for sounder is ebay, new ones dont come up often, but used do cheers joe

hi irrelevant of age and mileage, if it were mine I'd give a full service, change all the oils and service parts, at least you know it been done and forget about it for a while I would on use genuine zf part for the gearbox, as using non zf oil can cause lots of problems, service kits are avail on ebay that include pan/filter, new bolts(updated type), new mecha sleeve( prone to leaking and oil zf lifeguard 6. dont forget the diff, often overlooked, spark plugs as rears require intake manifold removing, which means only front sometimes get changed, also fuel filter and pollen filter if you need any manuals or info, have a look here http://www.jagrepair.com/ cheers Joe

Hi Barry That sounds like the active alarm sounder, its in a metal box under the fuse box at this age the batteries inside fail and the shake themselves to bits can be fixed with a replacement, I replaced mine with the non active sounder, active ones tend to give lots of problems and random alarm conditions cheers Joe

Hi Barry I'm a S-type R owner what do you need to know here some good reading, have a look here for lots of S-type info, manuals, service info and jaguar bulletins http://www.jagrepair.com/ cheers Joe

hi it does not need doing if your not bothered about one touch on the windows apart from the clock which will need doing and also reset the epb. cheers Joe

hi check the button are working they are prone to sticking or failing if the button sticks it might stop the other remote from working starting the car is the transponder chip, and the remote wont effect starting may possibly door module, there quite cheap on ebay but it will need programing to the car cheers Joe

hi on the S-type new keys and remotes can only be programed with Jaguar IDS/SDD software you either need a jaguar repairer or indy, or a lock smith with the software cheers Joe

hi as with most faults, get the codes read, any answers on here are just pure guess work get code read and see what the actual fault is, though this can be just a abs sensor and gearbox and engine use them ideally you want Jaguar IDS/SDD plugged in, most generic code reader are useless and will have you chasing your own tail as above as well make sure battery fully charged especially if it stood cheers Joe

Calcium ones are lead acid batteries, with different grids inside instead of lead, AGM seen to be the best at the moment, there gel and dont leak and have better output amp and cranking amps got mine from battery megastore, good value and got it next day, this was before covid though cheers Joe

Hi Paul I've got that with my AA worth remembering and quite a saving, than paying for the replacement yours self does that cover key and remote all programmed cheers Joe

hi as above, check the connections on the nav unit in the boot, that where the video/picture is generated for the touch screen unplug them and plug them in, cheers Joe

HI its always turns out be something simple usually epb module causes that fault, but the epb motor cured it glad its sorted cheers Joe