Sometime ago the rear parking aid on the x-type stopped working, when you turned the ignition key you received a constant warning tone, checking the manual this was an indication there was a fault on the system. I read on one of the forums that to test the system you could have the ignition switched...

Had the same issue, the tailgate glass on the X-type estate kept popping open when I started the engine, I had to shut it each time then it stopped opening altogether using the button. Initially I suspected the latch and subsequently went about sourcing the same from the local Jaguar main stealer, d...

The new style (alloy body) only became available in February 2005, so not sure about been fitted in nothing but the late models.

As mentioned by David Marks in the recent seminar it is a known issue of windows losing memory if the battery is low or not in good condition.

Interesting line up at the JEC seminar.
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Interesting XK's on display, left to right: NY 1996 show car (No engine); Paramount's XKR450; Last prod XK; 5K one owner XK8 given to JDHT; Die another day XKR; XKR-R and the Shaguar

Following the JEC seminar last weekend decided to have the following work carried out on the Shag: 1. Secondary Tensioners; 2. Water pump and thermostat. Conclusion. 1. Tensioners seemed to be okay, although some slight cracking and also they where the original (no spring). OLD http://www.devans.kar...