Last month I purchased my dream car: 2006 XJ Super V8 Portfolio
I took a chance a bought it blindly trusting the seller. He swore that the car was in perfect condition except the abs light on, spoke to the service department manager where the car was being serviced and he confirmed that the car, body, interior and mechanics were excellent and he confirmed that the only issue was the abs light on and that they were not able to fix it, but it was not an issue as the abs system worked perfectly....
Unfortunately when the car arrived it was far worst the described and from the video or pictures...
The dashboard lights besides abs are traction control and air bag.
Tried to get it to pass smog emissions but it constantly failed, was told to drive it in city and highways as it had been reseted. Sure enough on the freeway the car reduced performance light came on, then the engine light came on... wanted to cry.. Brought it to a local Jag mechanic and the bill is astronomical ):
Car is still in the shop, mechanic says that the engine light in caused by cooling system of supercharger and suggested purchasing the ABS module from a junk yard ( for $550) as new ones are 4000 or more, agreed. Part arrived and was wrong as mechanic realized that my model has adaptive cruise control. He said that the only ABS module that would work on my car is from the same year Portfolio only (???) Know that the adaptive cruise control was also an option on XJR and super v8 of the same years. If someone can confirm that they are the same I would appreciate it very much.
Look forward to partecipate and become part of this great community

 

Wow! How disappointing!
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can find help for all those problems.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome.

Bugga.

I suggest reposting these issues in the "X350" Tech section.

You will get more responses from there as not all the members come in here.

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to the forum Black_Cat,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum 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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Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Black_Cat,

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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