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Jaguar X-Type: New Owners Needs Some Pointers

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#1 of 63 Jaguar X-Type: New Owners Needs Some Pointers by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 05, 2006 (2:03 pm)

If you're a new Jaguar X-Type owner and need some advice on operation, maintenance, etc., post your question to current X-Type owners here!

#2 of 63 Remote Starts for x-type by iacobucci

Jan 08, 2007 (1:13 pm)

I was told by a Jag dealer that remote starts and not recommended to be installed in the x-type because of problems with electrical systems and starters. Has anyone heard of such problems before I have the installation done.
I have a 2002 X-Type 3.0

#3 of 63 Jaguar X-type by trish803

Feb 11, 2007 (5:20 pm)

I have just purchased my second 2004 X-type in less than 2 months. My first one was stolen, however I hope someone can give me some pointers on this problem. First I should have been paying more attention when I was making my purchase. Im having problems with the key transmitter. I have to keep reprogramming it. It will work once after I program it then not again until I go through the motions again. Got any advise? Ive checked and changed the batteries...

#4 of 63 Re: Jaguar X-type [trish803] by doubledaffy

May 09, 2007 (4:59 pm)

Replying to: trish803 (Feb 11, 2007 5:20 pm)
I'm not really a new owner, or a new user, but I could use some pointers. First, what would be the optimal RPM to be running the engine at? I use a manual transmission. Automatics run engines at pretty low, around like 1 or 2 thousand, but I read/heard that some engines (I believe mostly DC engines) run optimally at around 4500RPM. What is the best for the X-Type? (Both for fuel economy and engine health) Secondly, someone stole my keys!!! (I was running and didn't have any pockets so I left them in my usual safe spot which I guess wasn't so safe) Anyway, I just want to have the spare key made, I don't need the programmed remote. It's going to cost around $170. So has anyone found a cheaper solution? Thanks A lot

#5 of 63 Turn Signals/Hazard Lights by jagington

May 30, 2007 (9:20 am)

The fuse for my turn signals and hazrd lights keeps blowing. The manual says the correct ampage is 15, so why do the fuses keep blowing? Anyone else experiencing this? Anyone have a solution?

#6 of 63 Extended Warrant for my 2004 X-Type by jcm57

Jul 01, 2007 (6:09 pm)

Hi all:
I just purchased a 2004 X-type, 6 cyl, auto, 23,000 miles. I have been reading some reviews and blogs (unfortunately, AFTER I bought the car) and am absolutely terrified that I just bought a lemon. I am reading horror stories about how mechanically crummy these cars are, very expensive to maintain, things always breaking down. What suggestions fo you all have for an extended warranty plan? Are those cars dogs?

#7 of 63 Re: Extended Warrant for my 2004 X-Type [jcm57] by oldcem

Jul 01, 2007 (8:52 pm)

Replying to: jcm57 (Jul 01, 2007 6:09 pm)
Have had 2 of them. My first was an 03, and, now an 06. Mechanically the cars have been bulletproof. Between the two of them I've run up about 60K miles. Sevice costs - on your 04 - I believe the 10K service intervals are free through 40K miles. Check with your dealer. After that, using the dealer for routine service is pricey, same as any other car in this class. If you want to sleep better, talk to your local Jag dealer about extending the factory warranty to 100K miles. Jag's extended warranty is one of the best, and, they have a number of deductable amouts to choose from. If you want to buy one of Jag's extended waranty packages, you have to do it before your original warranty runs out. I did it when I purchased my 06 new - extended the warranty to 7 years - 100K miles. Have seen some of the blogs and reviews as well - have found most of them to be pure fertilizer.
 
Regards:
Oldengineer

#8 of 63 Re: Extended Warrant for my 2004 X-Type [oldcem] by jcm57

Jul 02, 2007 (6:19 am)

Replying to: oldcem (Jul 01, 2007 8:52 pm)
Thank you for your response. For my own piece of mind, I will get an extended warranty. Now, just figuring which one! I did not buy the car at the Jaguar dealership, but that shouldn't prevent me from purchasing an the extended warranty from them? Thanks again.

#9 of 63 Re: Extended Warrant for my 2004 X-Type [jcm57] by oldcem

Jul 02, 2007 (9:12 pm)

Replying to: jcm57 (Jul 02, 2007 6:19 am)
Happy to be of help. In addition to shopping your local dealer for one of the factory extended warranty packages, you might contact Bergen Jaguar in New Jersey as well. I believe they sell the factory warranty packages via the internet at a discount. Yes - your car should still be under its original factory warranty if it has less than 50K miles on it. Your local dealer can advise you of its original in service date, service history, etc. and help you decide which package is right for you. I went with the $100 deductable because I'm a pretty fair shade tree mechanic and can handle minor stuff myself.
 
Regards:
OldCEM

#10 of 63 x type diesel 2.0 engine vibration by xtypediesel

Jul 07, 2007 (1:55 pm)

can anyone help/advise, my 54plate engine has an awful noise noticable on idle. . ive sent it back 4 times and they changed different bits but no cure. i recently had a crash and it got declared uneconomical repair. and cat C. so i bought it back and off ebay got 2 doors a wing a headlight sill cover, a bonnet ,. and bought from jaguars bottom wishbone a hub assembly front shock. quite cheaply . so for £2,000 it will be back on the road .after a vic check. ive had the car over 2 years. whilst i had it jacked up doing the suspension i ran the engine and saw the crank pully was out of ballance and the belt flapping and thus making the awfull vibration noise that the dealer was unable to fix. i spoke to the dealer and they tell me that the warranty has ended because the car had an accident is this true . the dealers have lied to me and tried to con me for years and we recon that if bullsh-- could fly theyd be astanauts. can anyone advise regards the warranty issue, and how to cure the crank pully (change it ,) the car cost me 20,000 and depreciated rapidly ,glad i took out the gap insurance , clearedenough to repair car and few hundred left over. it did take 9 weeks of hassle getting the payment. so im going to keep the car once finished. thanks for any help.

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