I didn't notice this until a few days ago, and one only sees it when the light is on it. The centre of the instrument panel between the speedo and revcounter has a perspex cover over the centre display, and I have a vertical crack in it, mostly invisible until sunlight gets on it. Question is has anybody else had this ? I went into my copy of the XE Workshop Manual I downloaded from the internet, and found instructions for removal of the instrument panel, and how to remove the lenses. There are three, one per round instrument, and a waist-shaped centre one. The instructions take one through removing/replacing each of the three. I am wondering whether mine was removed some time between May 2017 and me (2nd owner) getting the car. The only thing I can think of is a previous warranty claim on or near this item caused its removal. If so, then it looks as if I have to claim as well ! According to the workshop manual all three lenses can be removed, but, of course, the question then is - can replacements be obtained ? Or does the dealer have to swap out the whole thing.

 

I was expecting the answer to be NO they are not available separately but .......




That's the good news. The cost may not be so welcome.

Graham

 

I have the three piece lens and am amazed to see it is available separately. Fortunately for Jaguar, as the car is still on its original warranty.

 

I was suprised Jaguar Online Service History (OSH) doesn't include warranty information but Stratstone Jaguar were able to find record of a warranty claim on my XK using the Direct Dealer Warranty - Vehicle Details section of TOPIx. Your dealer should be able to do the same to discover any previous relevant warranty work on your XE that could have required IP removal.

Graham