So, long time BMW owner, I joined JaguarForum a few years ago to learn. Finally, I bought an 07 XK for a good price. Been fixing my own cars for 40 years, and wanted to learn a new one. Live in Ft Lauderdale, retired from tech companies, and relax by working on (interesting) cars.

A few questions, and thanks in advance for your help:

Diagnostic Software: BMW's have lots of diag software floating around: INPA, ISTA and so on. Lots of it is dealer level stuff. Question: Is there a robust diagnostic SW package available for the x150 series?
ODBII: lots of BMW specific code readers. Is there a recommendation for Jag-specific code readers?
Maintenance manual: Found an online copy of the Service Manual, so all set there.
Parts lists: BMW parts lists are available (realoem, for example). Is there an online site for X150 parts?
OEM parts: Many places to get bmw oem parts (that is, parts made by the same manufacturer as BMW gets them from). Is there an OEM source for Jag parts?

Again, thanks, and I'm looking forward to DIY'ing a new car.

Cheers--

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome back to the Forums.

 

Thanks--lots to learn.

 

Welcome to the forums panthera999,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk-xkr-x150-33/ to the X150 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region.

I've added vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. If you want to change these, go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums panthera999,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Hello,
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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welcome to the forum - for parts breakdown - forum sponsor SNG Barratt's has excellent assembly diagrams with parts breakdown and for parts - they along with our other forum sponsors - jagbits, Coventry West can provide a good supply of OEM parts. So - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forums.