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Yesterday, 23:44

JimC64 replied to a thread My 2014 XJR ownership thread in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Hey there system11 Have you considered challenging firstly the dealership and or / if necessary trying Pirelli on this issue? 2 large rear...

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Yesterday, 22:06

ducmon replied to a thread Steering lock in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I am afraid to say that I am lost on this one. The only suggestion that I can make is for you to check the earths and use the electric diagrams. ...

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Yesterday, 15:55

ducmon replied to a thread Victors book in General Chat

I thought that simulated leather is another name for latex! 😎 No wonder my wife did not think much of the simulated leather waist coat (corsett) I...

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Yesterday, 15:53

ducmon replied to a thread Instrument panel DTC list in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I would not use any of those codes because they could be from any date and the fault corrected. We don't have access to the dealers data bank where...

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Yesterday, 15:33

Irish Pappy replied to a thread Wishbones, Bushes, Decisions, Decisions... in XK / XKR (X150) 2006 - 2014

I recently replaced left and right lower wishbones on my S type. I got the complete arms from British Parts cost about £120.00 each, if I remember...

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Yesterday, 13:18

ducmon replied to a thread Steering lock in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

There is a transponder in the key which communicates with the car allowing you to start it. It is to stop somebody with a key with the correct...

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Yesterday, 12:28

ducmon replied to a thread Instrument panel DTC list in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

They should be in this http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/X202_P_DTC_EOBD_R2.pdf

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Yesterday, 12:22

ducmon replied to a thread Steering lock in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Yes try a bit of oil in the lock but it could be transponder in the key.

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Yesterday, 12:00

JimC64 replied to a thread My 5.0 XJ L in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

That'd be great if possible :-D I went down to Jaguars 50th XJ celebrations, around 6 hours down, 4 hours there and 6 hours back, that was a long...

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Yesterday, 11:45

JimC64 replied to a thread Headlight washers not retracting in Jaguar XF / XFR (X250) 2007 – 2015

Hi there, I had this problem on my XJ X351, especially when colder temps were here. The washer cover would open and they'd do their thing but the...

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Yesterday, 10:58

ducmon replied to a thread Victors book in General Chat

I had to have treatment in broadmoor to over come it. I am still an out patient.😎

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Yesterday, 10:50

ducmon replied to a thread Steering lock in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Have a look at this. https://www.jaguarownersclub.com/forums/topic/15278-steering-lock-wont-release/ Have you tried to charge the battery?

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Yesterday, 10:42

ducmon replied to a thread Steering lock in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Yes it is possible. I use mediafire as free cloud service to host the film and picture. Have you tried to start the car with the lights...

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Yesterday, 10:13

JimC64 replied to a thread C16 RKC's Daimler Super V8 project thread! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

A very Buddha and Zen like approach there Chris, not for me I'm afraid, but we're all different. The advice to stand your ground, make him fix it...

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Yesterday, 07:04

ducmon replied to a thread The Official Jokes Thread. in The Playground

He refused my offer of a bottle of single malt whiskey. He wants two bottles of bourbon. I refused to buy that rubbish but negotiations continue. So...

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Yesterday, 06:56

ducmon replied to a thread Heater/ac issues on my 2005 diesel v6 sport in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

The principles are the same I think.

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Yesterday, 00:44

JimC64 replied to a thread Langley Castle run / meet with Gentlemans afternoon tea Sunday 14th July in England

Anyone up for it, please add your name to the list below and pm with your name, car details and mobile contact number. As usual I'll send text...

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Yesterday, 00:42

JimC64 replied to a thread My 5.0 XJ L in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Shame we couldn't entice you to come along to the Langley castle run / meet event? I know it's a long way, but if you can, it'd be good to be in...

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Yesterday, 00:39

JimC64 replied to a thread Diff Oil Change in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Good call Jerry Out of curiosity, what mileage are you at now? Mine also only had the fill plug Eddie, until I had it replaced under warranty...

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Yesterday, 00:36

JimC64 replied to a thread Differential oil change and partial subframe treatment. in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I had a new diff in mine at around 63k miles as the old one was toast from the previous owners time, there was literally nothing in there but dried...

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Yesterday, 00:24

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Lol it was nice Chris, but to be fair not as nice as some we've stayed in No one believes when I say how tiring it was, I swear lying about,...

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Yesterday, 00:19

JimC64 replied to a thread C16 RKC's Daimler Super V8 project thread! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Thanks for sharing more pics Chris, it's now so much easier to see the devastation their remedial work caused I'd like to say unbelievable, but...

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