did you try lifting the brake pedal ? with engine off, get your head down near the pedal box depress and lift the brake pedal and you should hear it 'click'. if you hear it 'click' when lifted up then micro switch is ok. try it out on the road, if it doesn't work lift the brake pedal with your foot ...

you must have been a real so and so in a previous life !
good luck

sorry to hear of your problems. I perfectly understand your comments about jags. fortunately my 87 Daimler (xj40) starts first time and runs like a dream with wonderful suspension. I've had issues with a knackered battery, cruise control not working, high indicated oil pressure, fish tank headlight ...

I should have taken pics before it was done. might put some up here as is now but she's covered up at the moment.
still not perfect but I just like driving this car. my missus loves it too.
I need the headlining replaced (obviously), cam covers and wheels refurbed and some rust areas looked at

I have an 87' Daimler xj40 and when I drive that I feel wonderfully relaxed. self levelling suspension etc. I feel you have to drive a modern car every day to really respect and understand how good our jags (and Daimlers) are

does anyone have a inflatable car cocoon ? or what are our opinions on these particularly the outdoor type

thanks for your reply but too far away for me though.
I know the area. lived most of my younger life in the Bexley/Bromley areas

i have a double garage full of c**p and so I am unable to put my xj40 inside for winter. I've crudely paced out my car and the garage and it would be a very tight fit even if I folded the mirrors in and found a black hole to deposit said c**p enabling enough space for it. i'm looking for a garage or...

replace it don't bodge it with jb etc.
just replaced mine on my Daimler (xj40)

brake pedal micro switch is the problem. lift the pedal with my foot and cruise control works every time. adjustment needed

I have a double garage which has 3 motorbikes in it in various states of repair plus everything else, freezer, tools, garden stuff, new toilet suite, bike tanks and fairings and anything else that's either not stored in the house, conservatory or shed so my car sits on the drive with a storm force c...

had a theory. I lifted the brake pedal hard with my foot whilst driving along and seem to have got it working. brake pedal switch adjustment (when my current back and hip pain ease's off a bit)

out on a run today and cruise control worked 3 times !.
turned it off and tried again and it didn't work. think it maybe the switch as it doesn't seem right.

I have an 87 Daimler xj40 with sunroof and I've been quoted £850+ for a replacement head lining (supply and fit). seems a bit excessive.
what do you guys think ?

thanks mike. it seems the rear manifold is the one that cracks most. pity they stopped making it