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#2341 of 2801 Hopefully the second times a charm... by ck8r

Feb 08, 2006 (8:04 pm)

Hi there. I just got a 1999 Jaguar Van Den Plas from a nearby dealer auction and found the following codes.
 
P1384 Engine Misfire (Twice)
P1396 Engine Misfire (Twice)
P1000 Fuel Air Metering Emission Control
 
I'm not too sure what all these things mean in concert, but perhaps there may be someone who may be able to unravel this puzzle. In the meantime, I have to say that it is by far the most comfortable highway cruiser and driving environment I've ever experienced. Right now I have a 96 MB Diesel, a 99 Passat, a 97 A4 Quattro, and the Jag. It's the second one I've had (other one was an XJ6L) and I hope it becomes a long term keeper.
 
Thanks!

#2342 of 2801 Re: Hopefully the second times a charm... [ck8r] by tagman

Feb 09, 2006 (11:15 am)

Replying to: ck8r (Feb 08, 2006 8:04 pm)
Have you asked a local service department what the codes mean?

#2343 of 2801 Re: 2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas [normanbates1] by fenn

Feb 09, 2006 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: normanbates1 (Feb 07, 2006 8:15 am)
I almost put the Sirius kit in my '05. They have a Jaguar sourced kit that will replace the ashtry and integrates into the center console/dash. They quoted me a dealer cost of about $900. I passed on it for now.

#2344 of 2801 Re: 2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas [fenn] by tagman

Feb 09, 2006 (7:39 pm)

Replying to: fenn (Feb 09, 2006 12:23 pm)
I would recommend that you actually SEE an installation first, since this is a relatively new service procedure. I've heard mixed reviews, and I'm still not clear about the special satellite antenna placement. My guess is that the piano black cover plate will integrate well with the existing piano black frame aroung the navigation unit, so that it will probably not be a problem. The Sirius unit is an FM modulation unit, so it ties into a preselected FM frequency and plays through the FM radio. Once the proper FM frequency is selected, then the satellite module can broadcast its own channels through that FM frequency. I'd wait until you can see one. Or, wait for XM, if that's your preference, although I do not know if it will become available.
 
I think the installation is likely to be very nice, however, but I'd sure want to see one first. It's not the $900 that I'd be worrying about . . . it's the Vanden Plas!
 
Good luck.
 
TagMan

#2345 of 2801 Re: 2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas [fenn] by tagman

Feb 10, 2006 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: fenn (Feb 09, 2006 12:23 pm)
Actually, fenn, if I remember correctly, you have the XJR and normanbates1 has the Vanden Plas, isn't that right?
TagMan

#2346 of 2801 Advise on buying my first jaguar - a '91 XJ6 by belvidere

Feb 14, 2006 (6:30 pm)

This car looks to be in great shape inside and out. It has 87k mi on it. It is a sovereign model. My range rover service guy (for two years)is selling it and he states it is a good car. His shop is a jag shop that does rovers, too. He comes recommended to me from a true jag lover so I feel confident in his evaluation that the car is a good one. What exactly is a good 91 XJ6 like with 87k mi on it? I am apprehensive because jags have a bad rap as service hogs and money pits; even as elegant as they are... What should I ask about the car before I buy it? What trouble spots should I be aware of for this particular model and year? He is offering a warranty ... for extra money

#2347 of 2801 Re: Advise on buying my first jaguar - a '91 XJ6 [belvidere] by blckislandguy

Feb 14, 2006 (8:59 pm)

Replying to: belvidere (Feb 14, 2006 6:30 pm)
Let me just address one issue. I find it hard to believe that any company offers a warranty on a 15 year old vehicle. Please advise the name of the company.

#2348 of 2801 Re: Advise on buying my first jaguar - a '91 XJ6 [belvidere] by tagman

Feb 15, 2006 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: belvidere (Feb 14, 2006 6:30 pm)
He is offering a warranty ... for extra money
 
What kind of warranty? . . . coverage? duration? legally-binding? etc.
 
Price of warranty?

#2349 of 2801 A new visitor here by blov8r

Feb 18, 2006 (5:29 pm)

This is my first visit to the Jag discussion group, and I must admit it's been an eye opener. I've always wanted one (in my youth had an XK120 fixed head coupe but blew that engine) and came within an eyelash of buying a pristine two year old Vanden Plas w/ 6,500 miles in "new condition" a year ago ... Jaguar certified and fully covered by warranty, locally owned and known. I chickened out ... had the age old worries about the "little things" that go wrong with Jags and have no patience when it comes to getting stuff fixed even when given a loaner and the dealership's five minutes from my office.
 
So I swam upstream and bought the first Infiniti M35 delivered here in Tucson ... I'm averse to buying the first off model. I've done nothing more than routine oil and filter changes in eleven months and the frequent visitors to the M35 discussion board are unanymous ... no problems. No issues.
 
I came here a year later still craving a Jag ... I think it's the most stunningly elegant looking car on the planet ... and decided to see what the owners have to say ... worth a great deal more than any commercial evaluations. As I read the posts here I find item after item that has Jag owners perplexed and annoyed, trips back and forth to the dealers, interior trim issues, turn signal issues, etc. (As an aside, one of my associates got an R a few months ago and the horn honked every time he used the turn signal.) So while I continue to drool when ogling an XJ8L or Vanden Plas my longing for that elusive Jag wanes.
 
It wouldn't be a fair comparison were it not for the fact that the Infiniti is MUCH less costly car ... mine fully equipped was $53K ... more on a parallel with the Lexus GS ... but I love the M and am reassured that I made the right decision.
 
Best of health and happiness to all of you. Bart

#2350 of 2801 Re: A new visitor here [blov8r] by tagman

Feb 18, 2006 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: blov8r (Feb 18, 2006 5:29 pm)
I think it's the most stunningly elegant looking car on the planet
 
Most folks here would agree with that. The latest marketing campaign says it well . . . "gorgeous".

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