We have a 1998 XJR that we just purchased - when decelerating from a higher
speed, we hear a soft whining or hum and then it goes away when
accelerating.  Anyone else have this happen on this model - it is the
SuperCharged Jag - thanks

I've just come across a great new feature on the DVLA website. You can
enquire about vehicles with just the reference number.
http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/vehiclelicence
Click on the vehicle enquiry link on the LH side and put in a registration

My central locking is playing up - it locks after the set time after
starting and driving off buy then pops open again. I try to lock it
internally but it refuses to stay locked. Also when locking the car locks
and pops open immediately. double clicking gets the deadlocks down.

I recently acquired a 1972 XJ6 which I am trying to restore, but am having
great difficulty in obtaining parts. Most of the dealers etc, here in Canada
are just not interested, but I am sure here are parts out there somewhere. I
desperately need rear light lens, interior ...

When i'm driving the car, at no specific speed,  the car just dies.  I find
that if I take my foot off the throttle for a few seconds it then clears
and it's back to full power.
Also, at motorway speeds the temperature gauge fluctuates between just

What is the correct way, to find the optimal air pressure of tires, once you
change the size of the Rims?
I took off the standard 16 inch rims and tires on my 02 S-type and went
with 245 40zr 18 tires. According to the place that put these tires on, the

Another one slightly off topic but things have been quiet here for a
while....
I am in the UK where it usually rains and is cold etc. The difference
between summer and winter is that the rain is warmer in the summer.

Ever see a v12 in a MGB? Man i'd love to roast the tyres on that thing!
http://jaguar.fiboy.com/images/V12%20MGB.jpg

Anyone can get the Ford/Jaguar employee discount for FREE.
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Im considering a 2002 or so X-type. Are there any common problems with the
Jaguar? Is it durable to keep?

are there any other years that have problems with their engines..

any problems

I damaged the outer portion of my right rear rim a BBS Montreal
9-spoke alloy 20" .  The dealer I go to for maintenance quoted me
$1400 for a new replacement and $600 to send to manufacturer for
repair in 2-4 weeks.

hi people a pal of mine has a 3.2 auto m reg jag and his battery is
discharghing whilst driving he says the alternator is fine and has been
checked by different people , i cannot figure out whats wrong - can anyone
help please ?

I asked this on another Jaguar forum before I realised they were nearly
all American so if I'm allowed, I'll ask again here where proper people
hang out, lol.
I have a hankering for a 2.9 or 3.2 XJ6 of about 1988 to 1992 vintage