Hi All,

I have recently purchased a 1999 XJR with 225,000 km on most components, except for a 2003 manufactured transmission and 2003 engine that now have about 60,000 km on them.

The drive train seems 'tight like a tiger' and most of my attention has been focused on the suspension.

It's a solid car, and I am already in love with it. That said, I am proceeding with due caution and trying not to let my assumptions get the better of me.

Case in point: A few nights ago, after lurking in the forum for a while amnd only learning half of what I needed to know, I decided to make my key fob work properly. After proudly reassembling the fob with it's contacts shiny and clean, I figured I would test the fob's range with its' new batteries.

Leaning out of my home office window at 12:30 AM, I pressed the unlock button . . . no response. So I pressed it a few more times . . .

He he he . . .

It's really hard to shut that alarm off remotely when the fob isn't keyed to the car any more ;-) And it's really easy to engage the immobilizer system with a failed key transponder exchange after an alarm is triggered ;-)

I disconnected the battery, left it for a day, reconnected, and everything appears to be back to normal. Just like Windows!!! (except the XJR runs fast).

My Lesson? Respect the Cat, Join the Forum, and get my head around
what appears to be a different paradigm of auto engineering than that which I have experienced before. The more I learn, the more I like it.

As for me, I'm a techie with a liberal arts background. I'm a bit of an Anglophile, and have always wanted to own a Jaguar. I can't really explain the compulsion; I'm simply drawn to the experience. I don't spend of lot of money on cars (although that may change ;-) and this one feels like a really good fit.

I apologize for rambling on.

I'll keep the appropriate forums posted on the upcoming projects I have listed in my sig (if appropriate) and to quote Keith Richards: "I'm just happy to be here."

MrToad

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family - you will find plenty of info and support here simply follow the link below to the best tool in your tool box:

You will find the most info and support for your MY XJR in the X308 section (be sure to check out the first few threads with how to's, downloads, etc.:
XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

enjoy

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums MrToad,

Good to have you with us.
Follow sklimii's link for elp and advice and don't forget the regional section Canada - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Welcome to the forum MrToad,

Great Intro - bet you're popular with the neighbours!

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar Forums.

Follow Steve's link to the X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome from a fellow Canadian and Ontario resident. Outsiders may not know that GTA stands for Greater Toronto Area, also known as RFL or Rob Ford Land.

Norri has given you the link to our dedicated regional section, please stop by once in a while!

Mike

 

Welcome!

 

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