http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?catselect=xkr Jaguar World Monthly Forum en-us Jaguar World Monthly Forum Wed, 22 May 2013 01:29:40 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss YaBB 2.4 Revision: 1.28 30 http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1364470317/4#4 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1364470317/4#4 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:45:19 GMT I don't recommend closing the boot lid onto the wires. But if the car's in a secure garage you can leave the bonnet down but not latched. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1362852412/3#3 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1362852412/3#3 Sat, 9 Mar 2013 23:26:37 GMT Ok, you know what I am going to ask now:<br /><br />We need pictures!<br /><br />Sounds like a nice car! http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1341703322/8#8 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1341703322/8#8 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 23:11:33 GMT Cheers, Thanks for that Mr Pred... all sorted now  <img src="http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/yabbfiles/jwm/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1362301868/2#2 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1362301868/2#2 Sun, 3 Mar 2013 16:06:55 GMT hi Brian. many thanks for a fast reply. <br />by luck i had another battery in my garage and your fix worked a treat. the cable on the key mech on the right has come off the catch on the body. i can see it through where the body catch is but i've not had the time to take all that apart today.<br />thanks again for your help. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1360269194/5#5 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1360269194/5#5 Sat, 9 Feb 2013 12:05:58 GMT Yes. Looks great on paper. Was just hoping somebody had prior experience. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1359358980/1#1 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1359358980/1#1 Wed, 6 Feb 2013 21:49:57 GMT While pressing and holding down the Ml/Km button, switch the ignition On which should then  cause the current language to be displayed in the Message Centre. Further presses of the Ml/Km button should cycle the available languages, one of which hopefully will get  you what you want. When the language you want is shown, press the A/B button to select it. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1358808825/3#3 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1358808825/3#3 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:35:52 GMT Hi, you don't sat how many miles the XK has done, high milage and the non change of oil and filter can cause loads of problems, these sealed for life gearboxes can be tricky.. Bristol Transmissions 01179 524920 always seem helpful and market filter and oil for the XK. I have no personal interest in said co, but have bought from them in the past. It might be worth having a chat with them.<br /> All the best Brian. http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1356221539/2#2 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1356221539/2#2 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:13:09 GMT don't want to take the wind from the sales but i have heated seats in my XK and to be honest, i can only stand it on for a very short while as they get so hot! so i don't turn them on! http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1309804337/4#4 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1309804337/4#4 Thu, 6 Dec 2012 15:32:19 GMT After battling engine start problems, engine shutoff while driving, and finally engine no-start (fortunately while still in my garage), I decided to open up the Engine Control Module (ECM) to see whether there was anything obvious that I could pin the problems on.<br /><br />I had previously replaced the Throttle Body (TB) with a new one due to engine shut-offs while driving, hard starts, etc. I suspected the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), but it cannot be purchased separately. This solved problems for about a year. <br /><br />I also checked for loose connector plugs and pins, which has happened with plugs under the TB as well as one of the plugs on the side of the TB.<br /><br />I checked for loose relays. Peviously, I had the starter relay shake loose which I solved by bending the spades for a tighter fit. <br /><br />I checked all of the fuses. All OK.<br /><br />So what is left? Since I had previously replaced the Drivers Door Control Module (DDCM) and the TB due to faulty electronics, why not suspect the ECM? I knew that it would cost me multiple $1000's to have the car flatbedded to a dealer 2 hours away, pay hourly rates for diagnostics and repairs, and exorbitant parts prices. And since I have previously taken apart my home computers to change or recycle parts, opening up the ECM should be no more difficult.<br /><br />The ECM is easy to get to. Remove the plastic panel on the right hand side of the engine bay that "protects" the delicate electricals and electronics underneath. Remove the control module bay cover, remove the smaller Transmission Control Module (TCM) vertically mounted towards the front, disconnect the cables to the ECM, and slide it out and up. Now remove the ECM cover to expose the brains of engine management and the root of so many problems in modern cars.<br /><br />Sure enough, after hinging up the top circuit board and using a magnifying glass, I found a couple of capacitors that possibly overheated, leaked some goo out, and corroded the circuitry. I purchased replacement capacitors on-line from Digi-Key for about $0.30 each and soldered them in, using some hammered flat copper wire to replace the circuits. I replaced the ECM but no luck firing up the engine. There might be additional damage that I could not find.<br />Next I sent the ECM to GoECM.com in Grand Prairie, Texas. For $575 + $20 shipping they repaired the ECM and sent it back to me. I plugged it in and ... the engine fired up immediately. It has now been running a couple of months without fault. And a prior problem that I had with the cooling fans inappropriately cycling on-off with the A/C has also been resolved.<br /><br />The technician's report is as follows:<br />"Faulty aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Electrolytes caused corrosion and discontinuity throughout board. Re-traced signals. Replaced faulty resistors and diodes. Corrosion caused failing of multifunction IC's. Replaced. Tested~~>OK."<br />You can battle these electronic gremlins for years, pay $1000's to a repair facility for parts and labor, and you still might not have the problems solved. But this is an easy check that you can make yourself which might save you a lot of money, time, and aggravation!<br /> http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1352873047/1#1 Jaguar World Monthly Forum/XK8 and XKR (X100) http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl?num=1352873047/1#1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:51:53 GMT Standard: single exhausts.<br /><br />Aftermarket: the twin-pipe exhausts, hairdressers like them (allegedly).<br />