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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Hi, newbie to the forum. I bought a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 X350 about 6 months ago, it's a 3.5 Sport Premium in slate grey, 1 previous owner and only 55k miles. I love wafting about in it!



Couple of minor niggles, would appreciate any input...

First one is a slight vibration at the wheel at 50-60mph, I took it to F1Alloys in Mickle Trafford and they did a great job correcting one buckled wheel (which is now the spare) and rebalancing all of them. It's much better but still there a little bit, next step will be to check if the discs are warped I guess. Happens in drive or neutral, not noticeably worse when braking.

Second fault was the headlining dropping, which was recently replaced... leading to a couple of electrical problems - see here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...6/#post2102471

New headliner looks better anyhow, and smells a LOT better (previous owner was a smoker).

Third fault is the driver's seat heater doesn't work, but the passenger side does work. Maybe a loose connection; the previous owner had it set on easy access so the seat slid back every time he got in and out. Haven't investigated yet.

All the best,
Andrew
 
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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Welcome aboard Andrew.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 05:54 PM
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Welcome to the forums Andrew,

Good to have you with us.

I can see you've already found your way to the X350 forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please 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 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.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 06:18 PM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 06:55 PM
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Hello, Andrew,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar! I suppose a few niggles are to be expected after 15 years. I'm sure you'll get a handle on all of them before long.
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 08:12 PM
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Welcome to the Forums.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 05:46 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 07:47 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Andrew,

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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