First Jag 2005 XJ8 VP (X350)
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First Jag 2005 XJ8 VP (X350)
Hello all
I'va always admired Jaguars and had the pleasure to drive some XJ6s that belonged to others when I grew up.
I am in the process of purchasing my mother in laws 2005 XJ8 VP ebony/charcoal. It has approx 89K. Just had a pre-purchase and 90K service done by my local dealer. Clean bill of health. Noted some rear suspension boots should eventually be replaced. Otherwise told car in great shape. been well maintained and I have all the records.
Ironing out a few issues.
Premium Audio - most speakers not working - I hear this is a common problem with either fallen magnets or bad connections to the coils. Will look at one of the speakers soon to see. May check Amp connections first.
Driver side seat - all power functions work other than rear up down does not though I can hear the motor spinning.
Got one key fob back working after thorough cleaning of switches with contact cleaner. Second may need reprogramming - will try soon.
Other than that all seems well with car. Drives very well.
Thanks for listening and nice to meet everyone.
Charles
I'va always admired Jaguars and had the pleasure to drive some XJ6s that belonged to others when I grew up.
I am in the process of purchasing my mother in laws 2005 XJ8 VP ebony/charcoal. It has approx 89K. Just had a pre-purchase and 90K service done by my local dealer. Clean bill of health. Noted some rear suspension boots should eventually be replaced. Otherwise told car in great shape. been well maintained and I have all the records.
Ironing out a few issues.
Premium Audio - most speakers not working - I hear this is a common problem with either fallen magnets or bad connections to the coils. Will look at one of the speakers soon to see. May check Amp connections first.
Driver side seat - all power functions work other than rear up down does not though I can hear the motor spinning.
Got one key fob back working after thorough cleaning of switches with contact cleaner. Second may need reprogramming - will try soon.
Other than that all seems well with car. Drives very well.
Thanks for listening and nice to meet everyone.
Charles
Joined: Dec 2011
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Welcome to the forum Charles,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/ to the X350 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/ to the X350 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. 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.
You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Joined: Oct 2007
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Charles,
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
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
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