New 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Owner - Is there anything I should know?
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New 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Owner - Is there anything I should know?
Hi Everyone,
My name is Justin and I just joined the forums because I just purchased a 2012 Jaguar XKR-S with about 4,500 miles on it. I was just wondering if any current or previous owners had any information which is useful to know while owning this car.
Thanks,
Justin
My name is Justin and I just joined the forums because I just purchased a 2012 Jaguar XKR-S with about 4,500 miles on it. I was just wondering if any current or previous owners had any information which is useful to know while owning this car.
Thanks,
Justin
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Really???? NOBODY has said anything about "Hook Up a CTEK"???
So anyway, Hook up a CTEK Battery Maintainer (or any other brand, but CTEK is much preferred in this forum) because these cars a a bit finicky when it comes to marginal voltage drops. When the battery drops power even a little bit, several Gremlins come out and play around with stuff like Nav Screens and Dash Lights.
Seriously, why doesn't CTEK already HAVE a Sticky in here???
MODERATORS!!!!!! Take heed!
So anyway, Hook up a CTEK Battery Maintainer (or any other brand, but CTEK is much preferred in this forum) because these cars a a bit finicky when it comes to marginal voltage drops. When the battery drops power even a little bit, several Gremlins come out and play around with stuff like Nav Screens and Dash Lights.
Seriously, why doesn't CTEK already HAVE a Sticky in here???
MODERATORS!!!!!! Take heed!
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"Stickies" section is the permanently pinned posts at the top of the forum.
As already said, battery is the weak point. The only other thing is the water pump - doesn't affect many people, but if you ever get a 'low coolant' or engine temp. warning, or smell cooking coolant when you stop, DON'T drive on until you've checked the coolant level and checked the engine for leaks.
As already said, battery is the weak point. The only other thing is the water pump - doesn't affect many people, but if you ever get a 'low coolant' or engine temp. warning, or smell cooking coolant when you stop, DON'T drive on until you've checked the coolant level and checked the engine for leaks.
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Justin and I just joined the forums because I just purchased a 2012 Jaguar XKR-S with about 4,500 miles on it. I was just wondering if any current or previous owners had any information which is useful to know while owning this car.
Thanks,
Justin
My name is Justin and I just joined the forums because I just purchased a 2012 Jaguar XKR-S with about 4,500 miles on it. I was just wondering if any current or previous owners had any information which is useful to know while owning this car.
Thanks,
Justin
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On the 5.0 cars, there's a battery monitor on the -ve terminal - it can become confused if you connect the charger direct to the terminal, because the charging current doesn't pass through it. So, connect the red clip directly to the +ve terminal, but connect the black clip to a convenient chassis ground - I use the metal frame that holds the nav system & bluetooth unit, which is just to the right of the battery, but anything screwed into the chassis will do.
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Congratulations and welcome. Check to ensure your NOCO charger is also a battery maintainer. I use an Optimate 6 battery charger/maintainer and find it works great. However, I need to move my negative connection to a chassis ground point. Although, I haven't had any problems with the way it is now directly connected to the battery.0
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I don't think dire consequences were predicted - it was a recommendation from Jaguar, to make sure that the battery monitor always has an accurate view of battery charge state. If the monitor believes the battery is low, it tells the ECM, which then starts turning off non-essential items. That's something you don't want to have happen unnecessarily.
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Welcome Jagstin,
Since Jaguar has decided that gauges are no longer needed, and you don't even get a dipstick with which to check your oil, you might want to get the Torque app for your cellphone along with the plug in transmitter, so that you have a better idea of what your car is doing, especially if you are going to track your car as some of us do.
Enjoy your new car, there's a lot to like, and I'm sure you'll love it.
Since Jaguar has decided that gauges are no longer needed, and you don't even get a dipstick with which to check your oil, you might want to get the Torque app for your cellphone along with the plug in transmitter, so that you have a better idea of what your car is doing, especially if you are going to track your car as some of us do.
Enjoy your new car, there's a lot to like, and I'm sure you'll love it.
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Hi again. I picked up the car Friday. I am very happy with the purchase. The car is absolutely gorgeous. It looks more like an exotic than a Jaguar. One of the only issues with the car is I cant seem to find a unlock button inside the car. For example if I drive up to someone and they want to get into the passenger seat I have to leave over to the passenger door from the drivers seat and unlock the passenger door for them.
Thanks again,
Justin
Thanks again,
Justin