IU hope this is useful, couldn't get file to be attached so had to copy and paste. First VINs by year XK8 (X100) First short VIN (last six digits) by year Year First Short VIN 1996 001001 (February) 1997 008106 1998 023018 1999 036194 2000 A04808 2001 A17049 2002 A27749 2003 A35155 (Coupe), A35171 (...

Hello Robert, yes a common problem. I understand that DCR AutoParts have now started making these, I refer to the May issue of the Club magazine, page 64 onwards. Good luck

Hi has anyone got boot lid gas struts they want to sell. Preferably original equipment as those I got from SNG Barratt have weak plastic ends which snap easily, the body of them is not as thick (diameter) as original equip. My car is a 4.2 2005 convertible.

My security module failed so I now use the key to lock the car. But now I have the warning message "Check Rear Lights", connections and bulbs are fine but the message is due to the security module. Does anyone have one for a 2005 MY XK8, or do you know where I can get one? Thanks, I live in Wiltshir...

Hi Richard, I've just looked at the Forum and seen your post. Great looking car. I emailed you 11th Jan re Berkshire Thames Valley Region and hope you will want to join our group, we have a Regional magazine and additionally all our events/club nights are listed on the Clubs website. Hope to see you...

Hi Nick, your car looks great, don't forget Thames Valley Region events which are listed on the Events part of the Club website and you would be made very welcome, living in the Region as you do. I did email you last November with a precise of what we get up to - April club night, Monday 18th, is at...

Thanks for your reply, :) , however I have made a close inspection and have found that the outside of the lens seems not to be at fault as there is nothing to remove from the glass surface. Perhaps my original query should have referred to the glass having a "milky" and it appears to be on the insid...

My fog lights on 2005 XK8 convertible are opaque. Has anyone managed to clean them so the glass is clear? If so please advise what you used and best method to do the job, is it best to remove the unit from the bodywork; the owner handbook says "to replace the bulb take it to a Jaguar dealer"; well i...

Does the ability to remove headrests also apply to those XK8's with the Technology and Premium Packs, as l know of one that the electric motor does not seem to be engaging as you cannot "power" the headrest down towards the seat. Is it a DIY job to get at the seat motor? The motor sounds when tippin...

No doubt you will have read in the club magazine my request for XK60 owners to tell me your car details so I can build up some sort of register and then tell you possibly how many match your cars specification. I've only had 4 replies where the car owned was an XK60, so come on, there must be more J...

Red-man is nearly right, I telephoned beechdown and asked what is the price and if likely to work on an XJS. They said they thought someone was trying it on an XJS and the cost including fitting is £500 plus vat. Well as others have said at that rate you can buy a lot of petrol for £500! so I will n...

Hi Tony,

Sounds a great day out count us in, it will be my second time out in our new XJS Convertible having said goodbye to our Coupe.

Peter

hi Tony,

I would like my XJS put on the ramp if possible it may serve as an example of something, good or bad we will only know at the time?

Thanks for the update, see you there.

Peter

Hi Tony,

I can confirm that I will be attending. Thanks for letting me know of the vacancy.

Looking forward to the visit, please confirm what time we are meeting there. I will of course come in my XJS

Regards
Peter