has anyone changed there battery in there xf without taking it to the dealer, I was curious if it is changed how the battery monitoring system is affected..

 

Welcome to the forum andrewb64,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X250 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

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Graham

 

I changed mine last Friday by myself.


I chose the best battery being offered at the auto parts store. It has a 5 year warranty for just $145.00.


In this youtube video by a Jaguar Tech, they say that a recalibration is needed for the battery tender:

I'll have to take my car to my local jag tech (non-dealer) for this service. The car is running just fine at the moment though.


Cheers

 

Make sure you use the proper battery!
That means one with a vent and hook up the vent hose.

Too many people including dealers ignore the vent.
I prefer Bosch batteries because they are dual vented and you can move the vent plug to the opposite side from where your vent hose attaches.
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Great point! I made sure I hooked up the vent to the battery.