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New member saying Hello!
Good evening all,
New to this forum but am trying to embrace new (to me) technology.
Usually a proud owner of a 2008 XFR that when it’s behaving is simply brilliant. Unfortunately it’s occasionally naughty and has the usual electrical gremlins.
Today it’s battery is completely flat after being faultless since last year and having no issues on a 130mile drive on Saturday. 🤷♂️
My 1961 is a full restoration project that I’ve foolishly decided to have a go at. Learnt loads, forgot a lot and lost quite a lot of skin off my knuckles. Still enjoying the challenge though and get in the garage when I can.
I’ll post some pictures up of the project when I get chance.
New to this forum but am trying to embrace new (to me) technology.
Usually a proud owner of a 2008 XFR that when it’s behaving is simply brilliant. Unfortunately it’s occasionally naughty and has the usual electrical gremlins.
Today it’s battery is completely flat after being faultless since last year and having no issues on a 130mile drive on Saturday. 🤷♂️
My 1961 is a full restoration project that I’ve foolishly decided to have a go at. Learnt loads, forgot a lot and lost quite a lot of skin off my knuckles. Still enjoying the challenge though and get in the garage when I can.
I’ll post some pictures up of the project when I get chance.
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Welcome to the forums Jagref74,
Good to have you with us.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xfr-x250-44/ to the X250 forum and this one https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...40-daimler-61/ to the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler forum for help, advice and information. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xfr-x250-44/ to the X250 forum and this one https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...40-daimler-61/ to the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler forum for help, advice and information. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to the forum Jagref74,
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.
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.
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Just by means of an update on the flat battery XFR.
changed the battery and checked the alternator was charging it. Voltmeter revealed 14.65 while the engine was idling so it seems it’s all good.
the problem of the dead battery was probably that I only have a very short drive to work (around 12 mile round trip) with a weekly long run of around 100miles.
changed the battery and checked the alternator was charging it. Voltmeter revealed 14.65 while the engine was idling so it seems it’s all good.
the problem of the dead battery was probably that I only have a very short drive to work (around 12 mile round trip) with a weekly long run of around 100miles.
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Thanks for that Graham. I was looking at those over the weekend and they seem to have great reviews.
I take it most people permanently attach them to the battery?
Thanks.
Thanks for that Graham. I was looking at those over the weekend and they seem to have great reviews.
I take it most people permanently attach them to the battery?
Thanks.
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Just by means of an update on the flat battery XFR.
changed the battery and checked the alternator was charging it. Voltmeter revealed 14.65 while the engine was idling so it seems it’s all good. Tutuapp 9Apps Showbox
the problem of the dead battery was probably that I only have a very short drive to work (around 12 mile round trip) with a weekly long run of around 100miles.
changed the battery and checked the alternator was charging it. Voltmeter revealed 14.65 while the engine was idling so it seems it’s all good. Tutuapp 9Apps Showbox
the problem of the dead battery was probably that I only have a very short drive to work (around 12 mile round trip) with a weekly long run of around 100miles.
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...eply&p=2475075
Thanks for that Graham. I was looking at those over the weekend and they seem to have great reviews.
I take it most people permanently attach them to the battery?
Thanks.
Thanks for that Graham. I was looking at those over the weekend and they seem to have great reviews.
I take it most people permanently attach them to the battery?
Thanks.
Depending on the distance to your power socket, extensions called 'comfort connectors' are available if required.
Graham
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