When did the Jaguar XK get a refresh?
Now that the world has managed to catch its breath after the shock of the XF and XJ’s ultra-chic modern styling, Jaguar decided to give the XK a thorough refresh in 2010. The old Jaguar XK often received a bad rap as the old man’s sports car.
What’s the difference between a Jaguar XK and XKR?
In truth the XK and XKR have always been “grand tourers” (Gran Turismos for those who prefer Italian) at heart, a type of car that aims more for gracious pace than maximum-attack. While BMW shoots for a GT-sized sports coupé with their M6, a V10 that screams all the way to its 8,250RPM red-line is not my idea of luxury.
Why does my Jaguar XK not have air con?
Robert hi. the xk can suffer from issues from re-con system. owners reporting wet glove boxes&foot wells. but I would tend to get it re-gassed then see what happens. joe The wet foot wells etc are down to a blocked drain and does not affect the temperature output of the air con.
Where is the drain in a Jaguar XK?
The drain is hidden under the dashboard at a position on the transmission tunnel which is just behind the touch screen. It drains excess water from the air-con at a position directly above the gearbox in the transmission tunnel. It is not possible to directly see it from above or below the car.
Why does my 2001 Jaguar XK8 not start?
I have a 2001 XK8 4.0l, and started the engine fine the other day and moved the car forward a touch to open the garage door. When trying it again the next day it wouldn’t start it sounded like a laboured turnover, so I charged the battery and still getting a laboured turnover, so I got a new battery and still getting the same.
What are the common problems with the Jaguar XKR?
Common problems with XKR? I have just had the (apparently) common problem of water pouring into the passenger footwell after driving for a while with the A/C on. I found on the forum that it is a known issue with the drain pipe, which Jaguar have redesigned and sell for about £5, but fitting is a dash out job and they charge £370!
How long does it take to fix a Jaguar XKR fan?
Actually this is less than I was quoted from my favourite Indipendent specialist (£500+) as Jaguar now do it on a fixed price with 2.8 hours labour. At the same time I found that the fan was making an odd noise.
Why is my XKR fan full of greesy Black Water?
Beware as you take the fan out – mine was full of greesy black water! I got the plastic fan off the shaft by removing the circlip and while the wife held the plastic fan I hit the shaft out with a mandrill!