Hi all,
Today i noticed, when stationary, there is a "clunk" type noise coming from the centre console around the gear selector each time I apply the break, is this normal?

Thanks in advance
Dave

x351, SWB, MY2014, 3.0 litre, Diesel

 

The key information is "when stationary". Pressing the brake pedal when stationary and not in gear, flicks a switch that turns on the brake lights, but also activates a solenoid in the gearshift mechanism assembly allowing you to move the lever from Park to a gear setting. Most cars with auto transmissions have this nowadays. However, I don't hear this on my car, (the previous model to yours), so maybe worth investigation. My shift mechanism is totally different; yours is the "rising gears knob" type as also fitted to XFs and others.

 

No noise in my XJ, but then we here in the USA have the driver on the "wrong" side. Maybe an English quirk

 

Perhaps it is a diesel thing ? Bear in mind that most users here are American and have the Supercharged one

My 2014 3,0D does the clunk not when I break but when I engage the reverse OR when its parked for more than a day, when it moves for the first time.

Talked to Jaguar Portugal about this and they said its normal - my car is under warranty ( 2014, as yours ) and they said that had zero problems changing the gearbox if was faulty, they checked it and said it is all ok.

Also, not really a clunk but more of a "thump"

 

Thanks guys, I am taking it in to the dealership on Friday, let's see what the outcome is