Hello I am just today the owner of my first Jag - a 2004 X-Type 3.0. its a beautiful car and we have really enjoyed driving it a little today. Now that I have had it home I am discovering a few little cosmetic and also functional things I will be fixing or sorting out. It has black exterior with black interior leather (I think Warm Charcoal) and light colored wood accents. I have been browsing the posts on this forum and already am gaining lots of knowledge and ideas. But I expect to be posting lots of questions over the next few weeks as I sort things out. I hope you guys don't mind sharing some of your experience and knowledge with me. Going to have fun with my soon to be 16 year old son doing some of this stuff. Yes he may probably claim the Jag over time but we will see. Looking forward to this journey with our Jaguar.

 

Welcome to the X-Type! I have had many Jaguars over the years, but just bought an 06 X-Type. It needed a lot of work and am working on it now.

 

Good to meet you! It looks like one of the key fobs seller provided isn't programmed (key that is). I programmed the buttons and they work the door locks but the key itself shows "security failed" on dash and a little red light in center console flashes when that new key is in key cylinder. I didn't try to start with that key for fear of screwing something up. Is this a dealer type solution for this other key fob? It looks brand new and unused in how crisp and clean the plastic of the fob is.

 

I was able to get my key programmed by a locksmith for about a third of what the dealer wanted. It is worth some phone time, to find one. Welcome to the X Type experience. They are pretty bullet proof cars, once you catch up on all the maintenance, that the factory doesn't even recommend(Like a transfer case that never needs it's lube changed)........be cool.......Mike

 

Robin, welcome to the X-Type world. The big thing I think you will need to know is what month/year your car was made. There were some changes made mid year with the 2004 X-Type. Nothing spectacular, but when you go looking for information here (or anywhere for that matter), you can get tossed off the path to success by things that got changed. Do not fret, this is easy to figure out. Simply open up the driver's door and look for a sticker in the bottom right (for US) of the driver's door jam. On that sticker it will say what day/month/year the car was built. If it is in/before March 2004, then you have the early style X-Type. So, you will want to pay attention to the numbering system for the 02-03 vehicles. If it is made in/after April 2004, then you have the later style and you can follow exactly what people say for the 05+ vehicles.

Most of the changes were with the electrical system and simply re-numbering the relays/fuses. There wasn't a whole lot of changes made in the way of wiring or how things are powered. The other major change was a new style transfer case was used. This is a blessing and a curse all in the same statement. The new transfer case was stronger, but also had an open differential put into it. So, unless your car has a button on the center console labeled "DSC", you technically have an AWD car, but when one wheel looses traction, all your power is going to go to that wheel, making it no better than a FWD only or RWD only vehicle.

If you have any questions, ask away. There is lots of good information here, but you have that one year that can be a bit confusing until you figure out what version you have. After that, most of this car is just like working on any other vehicle you have had in the past.

 

Thank you for all the welcomes and great advice. My sticker says 02/04 so is that Feb 4th or the 2nd of April? I can never tell how UK date formats go....

Rob in Georgia

 

Thats april 2nd
Or maybe feb 2004
Would they really put the day of manufacture?

 

Does anyone know which my date of manufacture is if it has "02/04" on my label in door- that being 2nd of April or is is 4th day of Feb?

 

Welcome RobinGa! I'm newer on this forum and X-Type owner as well and it is astonishing the wealth of information on here and helpfulness of the members. Great to have you here!

 

Feb 2004 is the date
They just do month/Year

 

Like Paul said, just month and year. So, you have one of the earlier cars. Keep this is mind when you start looking at issues and potential fixes.

 

That's really good to know, thanks. I've learned a ton in the brief few days I've owned this car.

 

Rob,

Welcome to the forum. Exact same car here except with tan interior.
Fun car. You will find all of the answers to any question you may have on this forum.
Amazing group of helpful members here!

- Brian

 

Rob,

I know you are anxious to get your new kitty looking great but first you need to take care of the fluids.
I highly recommend changing the fluid in your transfer case as soon as possible.
followed by an oil and filter change, air and cabin air filter.
Next I would suck out the break fluid with a turkey baster and add new.
now not as critical there is the rear diff and the power steering.
followed by tranny fluid and coolant.
depending on how many miles always good to check/change (single electrode) spark plugs.
Get your battery load tested our cats need a good strong battery above 85% and your good.

Sorry if you are already on this but always best to base line a new to you car as you never know what the previous owner did/neglected.
also you have piece of mind knowing what fluids are in.
makes for a graet weekend and you get to know your car just a little better.

have fun

 

Hi, RobinGa. Welcome the The Jaguar Forum. I totally agree with Paulc732. Get all of the - all of the fluids changed and of course the filters. I recommend a complete tune up that would include the spark plugs. I would also recommend that you join your local Jaguar Club. That is a great way to learn about the Jaguars, find a good (no offense to anyone - )non-dealer Mechanic. You will gain friends and knowledge at the same time! Again, welcome and good luck.