20 Most Recent 2009 Jaguar XF - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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The crankshaft pulley powers the belts that work the alternator, the coolant pump, the power steering pump and the air conditioning system. It's attached to a thick rubber disc sandwiched between two metal drive rings, mounted on the end of the crankshaft. The rubber disc removes vibrations from the crankshaft that would be passed on to the crankshaft pulley. It is rarely possible to install a new crankshaft pulley with the engine in the vehicle since the work that must be done requires more room that most engine compartment afford.

Move the tensioner pulley aside to loosen the belts so they can be removed. Loosen the large nut holding the old pulley in place. This nut is often tightened beyond the strength of one man to loosen it. Use a large wrench and a six-foot steel pipe to add leverage or an impact wrench. Remove the old pulley. Once the nut is removed, the old pulley will usually slide off. Check the shaft key and key slot for damage or wear. Replace, if necessary. Mount the new pulley. Torque the large nut to the factory specifications.

Slide the belts back into place. Adjust the tensioner pulley to remove most of the slack.

Also check this link if it helps:-

http://www.ehow.com/how_7347155_replace-crankshaft-pulley.html

with a car this new, i would call the dealer or take it to a shop if possible. The abs systems in some of the European manufacturers have to be bled with the brake system to insure all air is out of the system.

Hi Mac,
I think you should ask her to drop into a service agent and have a scan carried out so that you know what fault is being indicated.
Regards Johngee10

On my S Type I hold the 4 x way button on, in the down position and they fold - the same to unfold - Do you know if this option is fitted to your car?

Talk to trading standards they will advise how you go about getting a final solution with a time frame - this will ensure that the car is fixed or returned - do not leave it !! as the longer it goes on the weaker your position becomes !

Pressing brake? Do you hear a lite click? Could be safety interlock or if floor shift have seen liquids and money fall into shifter causing a jam-up.

The DPF is designed to 'Burn off' the soot deposits that accumulate, but in order for this to happen the exhaust has to become really hot. The DPF will fill up if the vehicle does a lot of short trips and the exhaust fails to get hot. The cure is a long hard drive

You have a Jag and need to repair it yourself??? Hmmm Time to make some better choices in life..

i don't know of any free manuals but these online shop manual at $20 per year are cheap and cover everything

To remove the oil filter on a diesel you remove the cover from the top of the engine and you should see a plastic cylinder in the centre of the engine with a 30mm hex nut moulded on to the top of it. Simply unsrew it and pull the filter out.

Petrol engine you remove the undertray of the underside and you should see a white metal filter by the sump. Unscrew

take it to the dealer ,you cannot do it yourself because no wiring exists ,only computer bus lines ,the camera has to be programmed into the circuit with a code and frequency .also keep mobile phone away from centre console or you will activate by interference the immobilisor

Warning: The doors and windows cannot be opened from inside the vehicle if it has been locked from the outside.
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm system is automatically set when the car is locked.
The alarm system is switched off automatically when you unlock the vehicle with the remote control.
Note: If you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key in the driver’s door, the ignition must be switched on within 15 seconds, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
to deactivate the alarm:

1. Disarm the alarm system (either with the transmitter, or by cycling the ignition switch from "lock" to "on" 3 times within 5 seconds);

2. Sit in drivers seat with all doors shut;

3. Turn ignition switch to "on";

4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver's power door switch, open the driver's door within the following 1 second, and wait 10 seconds without releasing the switch.

The horn should sound twice to tell you it is deactivated. Repeat the process to reactivate.
engine turns off automatically while the car is moving
try these:

1. Ingition switch may be worn: turn ON engine and idle in a safe place. Jiggle the key / ignition switch, slooowwly, to see if a certain position will turn off car.

2. Check the battery negative cable where it connects to the engine ground. It may be loose, corroded or otherwise not making good ground contact.

3. What the heck, install a grounding strap ($8)from the engine to chassis ground. Your negative battery cable may not be the correct one (is the "pigtail" on the negative battery cable connected or has someone cut the pigtail off?)
he problem is you got water somewhere it's not supposed to be. Have you checked for any trouble codes, that will help to isolate the problem. at www.autozone.com its free to get car diagnosed and get codes.
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yes, you will need to have the computer scaned to pull code,unless you have a scan tool i would take it to the dealer.who knows it may be under warranty.

Measure the old blades and you will know what size to get.

check all your fuses and relays