Why does my Jaguar make a clattering noise?
Slowed down and left the car idling… constant clatter or knocking from the engine compartment, and a few times also with like metallic squeaks. Apart from the noise the engine ran just as usual. After a while I turned it off for a while and restarted again. Still clattering, although slightly less than initially.
What kind of noise does a Jaguar XF make?
Ash. I have no first hand knowledge of the XF but……..it’s a Jag so there should be no niggling tapping noises. All you should be hearing is muffled road and wind noise and, if your window is open, the signature exhaust growl fed-back from anything behind you.
Is the Jaguar XF a 4 cylinder car?
The XF’s are are heavier bigger car and the the 4 cylinder engine does sound a little harsh when really pushed but it still should not be making the noises you describe IMO. 4 weeks later… I’ve had the same problem.
Which is the fastest version of the Jaguar XF?
The 161bhp diesel model does it in 10.5 seconds, but the two other diesels are considerably quicker, with the most powerful 271bhp 3.0-litre engine taking 6.4 seconds. The 3.0-litre petrol model was the quickest at 5.9 seconds to do 0-62mph but is no longer available, so the fastest ‘regular’ XF is now the 271bhp diesel.
What kind of noise does a Jaguar make?
Here’s an example: A customer drives his 1996 Jaguar XJ-S Coupe into a shop with an engine noise. He is convinced the rattle is so loud, there has to be serious internal engine problems and a major repair will be extremely expensive.
The XF’s are are heavier bigger car and the the 4 cylinder engine does sound a little harsh when really pushed but it still should not be making the noises you describe IMO. 4 weeks later… I’ve had the same problem.
How to stop engine tapping noise Jaguar XF club?
Get your mate to slowly press the accelerator from the idle position to say 3000 revs while you listen for the rattle and/or watch for any movements of bits that shouldn’t. If 3 above gets no results get your mate to step down on the accelerator to get to 3000 revs as quickly as possible and hold it there.
What did Edmunds say about the 2010 Jaguar XF?
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Are there any problems with the Jaguar XF?
If so, the anti-roll bar bushes are known for failing on this car. You will need to replace the anti-roll bar bushes to fix the problem. We can help you find replacement anti-roll bar bushes at a very low price. The Jaguar XF is known for using window wiper blades very quickly.
Where is the gear selector on the Jaguar XF?
Jaguar XF Common Problems and Solutions. Gear selector problem. Problem: The XF has the gear selector located on the centre console. If you are finding that the gear selector is sticking or is difficult to change, then you are not alone. There has been several reports of problems with the gear controls on this vehicle.
Why are my alloy wheels cracking on my Jaguar XF?
Cars which have their chassis number beginning R00 seem to be most prone to this issue. The video below shows this gear selector: You need to replace the whole gear selector module to sort this issue. The alloy wheels on the XF are prone to cracking. The wheels are also known for becoming deformed.
Ash. I have no first hand knowledge of the XF but……..it’s a Jag so there should be no niggling tapping noises. All you should be hearing is muffled road and wind noise and, if your window is open, the signature exhaust growl fed-back from anything behind you.
Slowed down and left the car idling… constant clatter or knocking from the engine compartment, and a few times also with like metallic squeaks. Apart from the noise the engine ran just as usual. After a while I turned it off for a while and restarted again. Still clattering, although slightly less than initially.
What should I do if I hear tapping noise in my engine?
Repeat 3 and 4 a couple of times if you still cannot hear or see anything untoward. A trick used by older mechanics when trying to trace odd noises from around or within an engine is to use a long screw-driver as a stethoscope.
Why is my Jaguar TB out of phase?
By the sounds of it Jaguar still have a cable but that runs to a pot on the TB. I wonder if unmetered air could be getting into the induction side of things and the lambda sensors sense a lean mixture and then try to close the TB to get the right burn mixture and by doing so the TB is then out of phase with the throttle pedal position ???
Why is my throttle body not working on my Jaguar?
First thing done was to change the connector pins to gold plated, didn’t work, so the throttle body was sent for refurbishment. They couldn’t find anything wrong, so it was returned and re-fitted. After discussions on this forum, the TB was replaced with a new Jaguar part.