OBD codes and duct tape
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We're off to a rally in a part of France that still uses Ox carts.
I'm taking a hand held OBD2 reader but, rather like the warning light in old Volvos that said 'TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE', I really wonder what to do if I get an error code.
There's no chance of finding any spares.
What would be in your First Aid Kit ?
I'm taking a hand held OBD2 reader but, rather like the warning light in old Volvos that said 'TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE', I really wonder what to do if I get an error code.
There's no chance of finding any spares.
What would be in your First Aid Kit ?
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It's all in the manual:
XK8 & XKR - Roadside Emergency.pdf
The French version is available on request for a minimal charge.
Graham
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Steve,
It's all in the manual:
Attachment 18281
The French version is available on request for a minimal charge.
Graham
It's all in the manual:
Attachment 18281
The French version is available on request for a minimal charge.
Graham
I looked in the boot - there's no folding emergency whipple tree and anyway if I attached them both there I'd be going down the road on the diagonal.
There's no problem driving them in a convertible but does the coupé come with a stick-on roof seat?
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You really must check the accessories on next vehicle purchase more carefully if your current convertible is missing the folding whippletree and cattle prod strapped to the underside of the boot lid.
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On many trips across the length and breadth of La belle France, the only two incidents I've had which brought me to a halt have been punctures and split hoses. Both happening in the back of beyond and not an Ox in sight!
Whilst delving into the depths of the boot, it's worthwhile checking the diminutive spare wheel is at the recommended 60 psi. I've found these often lose up to 10 psi over about three months. The tyre changing tackle is only barely adequate and the wheelbrace may prove insufficient if your wheels were last fitted by a gorilla with an air wrench. It's surprising how little effort is required to tighten to 63-75Nm.
Jaguar toolkits on the saloons were always more decorative than practical and are dispensed with entirely on the XK8. I carry the one from an old XJ8 supplemented with a Gerber Multitool and a Mini Maglite. These together with Insulating Tape and Duct Tape fit in the space around the spare wheel.
![OBD codes and duct tape-emergency-toolkit.jpg](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk8-xkr-x100-17/18284d1480966479t-obd-codes-duct-tape-emergency-toolkit.jpg)
Probably a major advantage is I always have a laptop with me. This is loaded with JTIS and the Handbook Set. AutoEnginuity takes up very little space in the laptop case.
That's it. I'm ready to go down to the shops or down to the South of France.
Graham
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On many trips across the length and breadth of La belle France, the only two incidents I've had which brought me to a halt have been punctures and split hoses. Both happening in the back of beyond and not an Ox in sight!
Whilst delving into the depths of the boot, it's worthwhile checking the diminutive spare wheel is at the recommended 60 psi. I've found these often lose up to 10 psi over about three months. The tyre changing tackle is only barely adequate and the wheelbrace may prove insufficient if your wheels were last fitted by a gorilla with an air wrench. It's surprising how little effort is required to tighten to 63-75Nm.
Jaguar toolkits on the saloons were always more decorative than practical and are dispensed with entirely on the XK8. I carry the one from an old XJ8 supplemented with a Gerber Multitool and a Mini Maglite. These together with Insulating Tape and Duct Tape fit in the space around the spare wheel.
![OBD codes and duct tape-emergency-toolkit.jpg](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk8-xkr-x100-17/18284d1480966479t-obd-codes-duct-tape-emergency-toolkit.jpg)
Probably a major advantage is I always have a laptop with me. This is loaded with JTIS and the Handbook Set. AutoEnginuity takes up very little space in the laptop case.
That's it. I'm ready to go down to the shops or down to the South of France.
Graham
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Duct tape it is then.
Good point about the wheel nuts, first thing I did was to run them off (eventually, even with an impact wrench), stick some CopaSlip on them and do them up with a torque wrench.
As you say it is surprising how little torque 100Nm feels to be.
Bought the car from a UK dealer - I bet he snaffled the whippletree.
Good point about the wheel nuts, first thing I did was to run them off (eventually, even with an impact wrench), stick some CopaSlip on them and do them up with a torque wrench.
As you say it is surprising how little torque 100Nm feels to be.
Bought the car from a UK dealer - I bet he snaffled the whippletree.
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It supplies optional switched ignition power to the three pin aux. connectors by the battery and behind the glovebox.
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I have a supply of the correct relays. I can send you one for $5.00 plus Priority Mail to Europe ($16.95) paid via Paypal invoice. Let me know.
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It's LJA6703AA. Probably standard but has the magic word 'Jaguar' embossed on the case so that will treble the price. Whatever you do, don't get it mixed up with the Oxo cubes.
Where is this far flung expedition taking you?
Graham
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It's an annual event around the Cantal which I believe is the most beautiful part of France.
We used to go in my *****'s Jeep (same age as me) but after I sold it we didn't have a suitable (vintage) vehicle. We still don't but the organisers thing the XKR is so lovely they've made an exception.
It is a great rally with cars shipped in from all over the World.
The pots d'amitie are a bit on the heavy side but the Gendarmes are warned off by the Maires.
We used to go in my *****'s Jeep (same age as me) but after I sold it we didn't have a suitable (vintage) vehicle. We still don't but the organisers thing the XKR is so lovely they've made an exception.
It is a great rally with cars shipped in from all over the World.
The pots d'amitie are a bit on the heavy side but the Gendarmes are warned off by the Maires.