Name Something You Discovered About Your F-Type AFTER You Bought it...
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I thought fog lights were always red anyway?
At least here in Oz they are, it's one of our Design Rules.
On the V6 (again at least on the Oz version!) there are two lamps and two separate globes each side, a white one for the reversing light and a red one for the fog light. They are both halogen P21W, I have replaced the two reverse light globes with super bright multi-chip Crees, it was a doddle to do, just reach underneath, grab and twist the bulb holder 1/4 turn, remove the bulb/globe, replace with the new one then refit the holder. Same would apply for the red fog light globes.
However, on V8 models and many (most?) NAS V6 models there is only a single (white) light cover showing on each side, and my workshop manual says quote:
"Note: The 5.0L vehicle has a Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb in the rear fog lamp. Removal of this lamp unit should only be attempted by a qualified technician. If in doubt, consult a Dealer/Authorised Repairer."
I have no idea how many different LEDs might be in there, what colour they are, and whether or not they colour changes at speed!
At least here in Oz they are, it's one of our Design Rules.
On the V6 (again at least on the Oz version!) there are two lamps and two separate globes each side, a white one for the reversing light and a red one for the fog light. They are both halogen P21W, I have replaced the two reverse light globes with super bright multi-chip Crees, it was a doddle to do, just reach underneath, grab and twist the bulb holder 1/4 turn, remove the bulb/globe, replace with the new one then refit the holder. Same would apply for the red fog light globes.
However, on V8 models and many (most?) NAS V6 models there is only a single (white) light cover showing on each side, and my workshop manual says quote:
"Note: The 5.0L vehicle has a Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb in the rear fog lamp. Removal of this lamp unit should only be attempted by a qualified technician. If in doubt, consult a Dealer/Authorised Repairer."
I have no idea how many different LEDs might be in there, what colour they are, and whether or not they colour changes at speed!
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However, on V8 models and many (most?) NAS V6 models there is only a single (white) light cover showing on each side, and my workshop manual says quote:
"Note: The 5.0L vehicle has a Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb in the rear fog lamp. Removal of this lamp unit should only be attempted by a qualified technician. If in doubt, consult a Dealer/Authorised Repairer."
"Note: The 5.0L vehicle has a Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb in the rear fog lamp. Removal of this lamp unit should only be attempted by a qualified technician. If in doubt, consult a Dealer/Authorised Repairer."
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noticed on a post in here windows could be wound up down from remote. Would not work on mine even though global window setting were checked in the setup screen.
However after unchecking then rechecking the tick boxes in the set up screen \I can now wind down the drivers window from the remote but I assume the EU safety police have intervened as it is not possible to wind window back up remotely. So if you accidentally wind window down you have to get into the car and start it to get the window back up.
However after unchecking then rechecking the tick boxes in the set up screen \I can now wind down the drivers window from the remote but I assume the EU safety police have intervened as it is not possible to wind window back up remotely. So if you accidentally wind window down you have to get into the car and start it to get the window back up.
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noticed on a post in here windows could be wound up down from remote. Would not work on mine even though global window setting were checked in the setup screen.
However after unchecking then rechecking the tick boxes in the set up screen \I can now wind down the drivers window from the remote but I assume the EU safety police have intervened as it is not possible to wind window back up remotely. So if you accidentally wind window down you have to get into the car and start it to get the window back up.
However after unchecking then rechecking the tick boxes in the set up screen \I can now wind down the drivers window from the remote but I assume the EU safety police have intervened as it is not possible to wind window back up remotely. So if you accidentally wind window down you have to get into the car and start it to get the window back up.
From memory press and hold unlock will lower whilst press and hold lock will raise windows
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The safety Nannies have invaded everywhere now!
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There are many Ebay vinyl options that might look more refined than a label maker.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Objects-In-...0fgQDw&vxp=mtr
[QUOTE=TR64ever;1782855]Always hated "OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR"
I've fitted this to the Driver's side on my F-Type:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Objects-In-...0fgQDw&vxp=mtr
[QUOTE=TR64ever;1782855]Always hated "OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR"
I've fitted this to the Driver's side on my F-Type:
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Another thing: The gasoline fill is on the right, not on the left. I've checked out other other cars on the highway and it looks like the overwhelming majority have it on the left. This could be potentially awkward because the car would be facing the opposite direction.
Have never had problems at the stations...almost always a clear shot to a pump.
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I thought the gas cap on the passenger side on my wife's last caddy SUV was a pain. Now with my F-Type I like it there. Most gas stations in the US now have pump protection bars, usually steel beams that are positioned just at the point that I like to open my door when I pull up to the pump if I am at the driver's side gas door(her new SUV. Be CAREFUL, don't want to nick the door on that steel beam. Not a problem on the Jag. Driver door is outside, gas door is next to the pump/steel beam.
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Although, I assume it would be far too much money and wildly unnecessary to try to engineer the car to have the tank on the side of the Yanks? I too will walk to the passenger side, if it means avoiding all of the really chaotic venomous and deadly creatures you hide throughout your country.
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I thought the gas cap on the passenger side on my wife's last caddy SUV was a pain. Now with my F-Type I like it there. Most gas stations in the US now have pump protection bars, usually steel beams that are positioned just at the point that I like to open my door when I pull up to the pump if I am at the driver's side gas door(her new SUV. Be CAREFUL, don't want to nick the door on that steel beam. Not a problem on the Jag. Driver door is outside, gas door is next to the pump/steel beam.
I love being able to pull up close to the pump and not have to worry about getting out. My XF was driver side. I'll take passenger side on every car for the rest of my life.