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  1. XK8 / XKR (X100) 1996 - 2005
    Hello all, I have a nice 2002 XK8 with 112K miles. Last night it gave me all of the above issues and went into limp mode multiple times driving home in rush hour traffic. It happened a few weeks ago and I replaced the 3-1/2 year old battery with the best one available and it was fine for a few...
  2. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    #1 Hi, I own a 2007 x-type SE 2.0d estate 112,000 miles. The car starts and runs absolutely fine continously when the engine is started from cold. However when the engine is warm, it struggles to start and when it does, the coil light flashes and goes into limp mode with one fault code showing...
  3. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi, I own a 2007 x-type SE 2.0d estate 112,000 miles. The car starts and runs absolutely fine continously when the engine is started from cold. However when the engine is warm, it struggles to start and when it does, the coil light flashes and goes into limp mode with one fault code showing on a...
  4. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hello dear Jaguar X type owners, In advance, please escuse my english, because im french. I have this problem : limp mode, glow plug flashing . Car was running perfectly... a start in city and suddenly the glow plug and limp mode as coming. I have test the injectors leak, it is not so bad (...
  5. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi guys. I'm new to this and would really appreciate some help or advice from people like yourselves, who clearly have alot more knowledge of all things mechanical than I do. Around 2 month ago I bought a lovely clean 2006 jaguar x type 2.0d sport with just under 100k on the clock. Full...
  6. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    I had the cylinder head temperature sensor replaced some 1500 miles / 5 weeks ago after my car had been regularly dropping into limp mode towards the end of my 50-mile commutes to and from work. Until yesterday, this had fixed the problem. Going home last night, however, the earlier symptoms...
  7. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    hello about 3 days ago my jaguar x type 2.5 litre v6 started misfiring but was working fine prior now it will go into limp mode but will also come out of just in and out the whole time im driving when it first started happening it seemed as if it just needed to idle for about 5 minutes and then...
  8. XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003
    Hello all, I've got a 2002 Jaguar XJR in limp mode sadly... I bought two new knock sensors to fix the problem but I have a couple other less imperative engine codes as well. I was wondering if just replacing the two knock sensors would get me out of the dreaded limp mode? Want to make sure...
  9. General Chat
    Hi all, Am on my second x type after a couple of years of pretty much hassle free driving with the last one. The current car is a 2009 version, 2.0D with around 120k miles on the clock. Recently whilst on a long drive, the car made a "chainy rattle" from the engine whilst driving along, this...
  10. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi all I am new to forum and looking for some help. Sorry if it looks like I am going on a bit but I want to give you as much info as I can. My 57-plate x type 2.0 diesel has been acting strange over the last few months. I have looked at posts but everything I found doesn’t seem to match what’s...
  11. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi fellow X Type people. My X Type (2.2 Diesel Sport Estate) has decided to play up this week with going into limp mode........ (without EML/Glow plug indicator) Ok, this is what happened: Cruising up Birdlip Hill at about 60 on the way to Uxbridge, suddenly car loses power; no warning on the...
  12. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hello, This is the second time when the engine from my 2004 2.0D X-Type shuts off while normal driving. When trying to turn the engine on, the glow plug light was flashing and the engine would not start. Waited two minutes and then it started. I know for sure that the alternator is making...
  13. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi all, an old one this but thought I would pass on my experience. My wife and I have diesel X types, hers and 05 with a propensity to go into limp mode when on hill in low gear or even on the motorway. Friend in work similar problem on hos 06 X type. also, our cars constantly blew black smoke...
  14. New Members Introduce Yourself Here
    Hi All, I have just recently picked up a 2005 X Type 2.0l Diesel Estate SE and I have to admit I am very impressed. There are a few 'niggles' which I hope to iron out over next few weeks. Firstly, on the drive home from buying it, I noticed quite a strong smell of oil... having completed an...
  15. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi all, There's a tonne of threads all over the interweb talking about flashing glow plug light and limp mode on the X-type diesels. Lots of those threads go through the motions of diagnosis, but the person rarely comes back when the problem is solved to say what the problem actually was. So...
  16. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hello all, new member here. First post & hopefully many more to come! I have a 2005 3.0. Its been in limp mode since ive traded my vw jetta for it. When I received it, the car wouldn't start. it would turn but wouldn't stay running. On a similar page I was told to unplug the maf sensor and try...
  17. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Morning all! I've had a few issues with my x type engine, was hoping for some insight or advice from the forum... I've had diagnostics done and it came up with a misfire on cylinders 1,3 and 5, when driving it randomly goes into limp mode (not revving above 3000rpm) and when idling sounds...
  18. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    Hi guys new to the group to post what's been going on with my 2005 2.2d premium with 120k Car was running perfect! Then the glow plug light started flashing and the car went into limp 'home' mode, soon after the engine management light came on and now my car is stuck in constant limp mode with...
  19. X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009
    My x-type 2.0d just had the injectors and fuel pump replaced due to the infamous limp mode, after afew weeks we finally got her to start but with no power no revs when i press the accelerator. Any tips would be highlt appriciated.
  20. Engines
    Hi guys im new to the site and have problem with my x-type 2.0 diesel that has been haunting me for months. About 2 months ago my car went into the dreaded limp mode and only got worse, it happened as i would be cruising and when accelerating. After cleaning the egr, manifold inlet, replacing...
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