The best video X Type site on UA-cam. I have solved a lot of problems with my X Types by staying away from the 2,5 and 3ltr models and just sticking with the 2.1ltr petrol as they are only front wheel drive. No transfer box or rear drive system and shaft that runs under the petrol tank and I am able to replace all plugs and coils without removing the intake manifolds. And never try and remove the oil sump pan on a 2.5 or 3ltr. This car might have been a better more practical car with a 2.5ltr 4 cylinder petrol engine. Anyway no one reads my responces, probably because I never say what readers want to hear, but I keep writing them because I love these little X Types and sympathise with any one in trouble with one.
I have an '04 3.0 and i love it! It's a great car! And you're spot on when it comes to how well it handles on windy country roads, you can out-run anyone in it. Taking it along the countryside is one of my favorite things to do! I've had mine for 2 years now, and I have yet to have any problems with it (knock on wood!)
I'm looking at purchasing a 2004 X-type 3.0 . It appears to be a sound car, only 50k miles on it. Is there anything you can share - tips, things to look out for, etc. things you wish you'd known. Also, the CD changer - on the 2004, is it in the trunk ?
The mileage is low so it shouldn't have worn any of its parts out. I've read the 2004 model is prone to rust so have the bodywork, linkages, bushes and bearings checked. Also the reluctor rings on the brake hubs rust and are expensive to replace. Check the aircon works by driving for at least 20 miles with it on. The CD changer is in the LHS of the trunk but it was an optional extra so make sure it is there. Finally make sure there are no engine management lights on. If you buy it change all the gearbox oils at 60000 miles to prevent them drying out and wrecking the drive train. Good luck.
If you are buying it ready to do it up it might be alright. Its obviously had a crash.The front bumper is damaged and the shut lines all wrong. The radiator, condenser and oil cooler are behind there. There is a dent in the door and a spoiler has been taken off the boot. I would guess this car has been thrashed. I would have liked to see the dials with the engine running to check the rpm and managements light. It seems honestly described - after all it is working.
I love my 2.5, and had no problems, just replaced springs, shocks, link arms, everything that holds the arb together, front bumper, both headlights, both wings, windscreen and filter under the windscreen. Happy easy motering :)
I have a 2003 Jaguar X Type with the 3.0 engine. I just had the 2 rubber seals for the side of the intake done and all of the codes are gone. I also smell oil like you said so I'll change that sensor. I also have the rust in the door jams I need to have fixed. I have only had this car for 1 week and this video is a big help. Thank you for this video
I'm planning on getting a Jaguar X-Type 2005 soon, this has been so helpful in demonstrating the things I need to look for when I start looking at cars from deals. As you recommended I've also purchased an engine diagnostic device, so I'm sure that will also come in handy when I check the car out. Really great video with a wealth of knowledge about how these cars are great, can go wrong, but are worth keeping alive.
I have a 2004 3.0 X-type as well as a 2011 Mercedes E-550 sport in Halifax , Canada. The Jag only has 46,000 km. My Dad bought it used, (he passed away last year at 89 and I inherited the car), and it's been trouble free. The wood used on these is a real maple veneer, by the way. I was also born in Southend on Sea, (Leigh on Sea) and good to see a video from someone living in the area!! Cheers and best!!
Sounds like a great car. Mine is one of the first and cheapest to be produced so it has a plastic dashboard. The later ones have real wood and even carbon fibre. I was down in Southchurch last week - that's nearly Southend!
I got a 2002, 2.5., bought it brand new. Have done a bit of work and feel sad to get rid of it now, runs well and the black colour gives it a grand look. Thanks for posting this clip !
just bought one of these tonight. your video was very helpful. engine management light on and needing ball joint replaced. other than that seems like a good car.
It is a Jag. And a Jag costs money. Pure and simple. Bought mine in 2010. Is a 2002 Sport. And like you said there is no greater fun than to see young blokes pulling up on your rear bumper with a hell of a noise. Then you put your foot down and that is when the beast roars into life. No way they can keep up with it. Common sense (aka costwise) I should have gotten rid of her, but for the love of me, I cannot. She has given me more satisfaction in driving than any car before. So she is in for the duration of her life. Or mine. Or both.
Hi csg I'm about a day away from buying a 2004 x type 2.1v6 auto with full leather and 69 thou on the clock. it looks in good order and is only £1200 . I've got a super nice merc c class and was gonna buy the x type as a 2nd car rag around simply because I've always fancied one, and you only live once. Your vid has been very useful. I've heard lots of bad things about these cars but now my mind is at ease....cheers
I don't know anything about about the 2.1 but Parkers says this - There is also a 2.1-litre V6 (badged a 2.0-litre) petrol model with front-wheel drive. With 157bhp its performance is quick enough, but it's a much thirstier engine than four-cylinder motors with similar power................ By 2004 all the glitches had been sorted and the equipment level upgraded. Have fun.
I like your style and sense of humour, which I guess is an asset if you own a Jaguar X-Type. I have the 2.0 litre Diesel manual box which is a nice car, but it lacks the 4 wheel drive option. I made it to the end of your video then it stopped suddenly, shame as I was finding it very entertaining. Nice to see a video that is constructive and not repetitive as so many are.
Thanks for your kind review and I hope the video is helpful. I bought this car particularly because it is a four wheel drive and petrol manual. i don't really like diesels even though my family car is one and is very good. The video ends with me saying that it's an old man's car that can outrun most other cars. Perhaps it is a glitch in UA-cam.
2003 X-Type 2.5. 180,000 and loving it…. Original owner. Minimal repairs, faithfully serviced every 10,000 miles. Only complaint is in the transmission. If driving around 45 to 65 and I modestly want to pop some speed to change lanes, She can uncomfortably lag between gears (it’s been the way since new).
Excellent video, enjoyed your comments, I have a 51000 mile 2.5 2004 SE which I had new and to date NO PROBLEMS still has the original wipers,really super car and easy to service. Use Ford Parts, pity they still don't make them I'd have another one
Great video! I've had my 2001, 2.5l for two years now and absolutely love it. Great design, very very comfy for long trips, and when you push that pedal you won't be disappointed. I had to change most of the bushes, front brakes disk and pads, a servo high pressure pipe, some suspension parts and clean the air con but the car wasn't serviced for 2 years when I got it so was expecting some expenses. I still got a few problems to solve, for some reason if I don't keep the ac on there will be mist on my windows, the car is outstandingly clean and the pollen filter was changed 1 month ago but for some reason can't get rid of this problem. AC was cleaned twice as well. I also have the engine light on wanted to change the O2 sensor as the mechanics told me it's faulty however it is the second time when they "forget to do it". Also the door locks sometimes gives me trouble, nothing to worry about but quite annoying. Changed the blade wipers as well with Bosch Aerotwin since the old ones were dead. Great car all around, I wanted one so bad as I loved how it looks and the fact that you can have both luxury and a nice amount of hp. Great car for the money.
Sounds nice. In regards to the misting problem the only thing I can think of is that there is a tiny leak from the heater matrix or connecting pipes - enough to steam up the windows but without losing lots of water.
Great video and refreshingly honest and realistic video. I came here as I was thinking about buying a used Jag. I think on the whole I won't be going down the X-type route. Seems to have quite common problems and I'm looking for relatively fuss free motoring. Think I remember watching a video about this jag needing to drop the fuel tank to fix something simple. Thank you for a great honest video. Wish more videos were made giving realistic prices when things go wrong. By the way I've owned a Rover 75 automatic diesel for the last 5 years. it doesn't seem to have as many regular faults like your car has. Better the devil you know sometimes.
I bought one with 170'000 kilometers. Only had the motor lamp come on a few times after turning on the cruise control and had to replace the thermostat and it seems that also the cooling fan is now defective or the sensor for the coolant temperature as I have overheating in city traffic. What also doesn't work anymore is the automatic opening of the door after turning off the motor. Other than that, I didn't have any problems in the 2 years that I'm driving it.
I love my 03 plate X-Type 3.0 Auto... Love watching the baffled boy races when I wipe the floor with them in their modern sporty hatchbacks, he he. The kickback is amazing and it holds the road better than any other car I have owned. Great car!
I did a video on the rear shocks. I cut the bolts off with a disc grinder and had to hacksaw through one of the bushes. The first one took forever. By the second one I was a pro!
Interesting review. You've mentioned the two biggest faults with the X-Type. The sills and the bendy air vents above the dashboard. I've got the 2002 model. My drivers side sill will need welding next year. I've also got the bendy vents. Oh. Those sensors that you haven't got connected. Those would be for the auto headlights or the auto windscreen wipers (I've got both on mine). The standard audio system is excellent for what it is. Why people want to premium system puzzles me (Who wants to sound like a chav in a Vauxhall Nova?). I added the CD changer to my Jag. Yours was a factory fit. When I fitted my changer. I found that the loom had a plug for the phone module. So I fitted the phone that sits in the arm rest. It's a lot tidier than having a bracket on the dash. It's worth looking to see if you have a loose plug behind the CD changer. The only thing I've found to be annoying is; You have to take off the inlet manifold to change the plugs on the rear bank of cylinders. For the money. The X-Type is great value.
They are great cars. I fixed the rattling vents with magnets - the blue disc hides a sunlight sensor that supposedly controls the aircon temp (its not connected on mine). The plugs under the manifold problem is common to a lot of cars - my mothers 1600 Fiesta just had a new set of plugs and coils - a garage job. I will look for the loom.
Hi…came across your channel whilst searching out probs with my 2005 x type 2.5l. Very useful and strange that you are also in to guitars as I have been for 40 odd years. I know you probably won’t see this as it’s an old vid, but just wanted to give a big thanks as I found it real useful. I do concur that due to their age, they can be prone to leaking gaskets and failed sensors. I bought mine 3 yrs ago in Canterbury for £1200 smackers and whilst I’ve had to do the brakes and a few other things, it is by far the best car I have owned. Recently drove from Kent to Leeds and back again with a 10 min break. Pure comfort…and I didn’t need a chiropractor when I got home! Just replaced knock sensor which was a bit of a bummer of a job…but I learned a lot. Mainly…replace all gaskets on the inlet manifold, throttle body etc as afterwards, kept getting codes for misfire when in fact it was caused by vacuum leaks. Anyhows…just wanted to thumbs up on one of the best overviews of this gr8 car on UA-cam…and I’ve seen a few now …lolz. Top job 👍👍👍
For the problem with the washer bottle and windscreen sprayers - Just poke a karcher pressure washer into the bottle and that should solve your problem. It did with my xtype. My washers only pumped a bit of water out but after doing this they spray at high speed!!!!
Good video, one thing you missed, or don't yet know about, is the internal headlight adjusters. Made of PBT plastic, they get very brittle and break over time. Replacement headlights are very expensive, so one needs to buy a repair kit, remove the bumper cover, remove the headlights, rebuild them and put it all back together!
Yeah, I took it to my mechanic to change out the light bulbs when he discovered the broken adjusters. After doing a little research, I found that this is a common problem on all X-Types. Now I just need to get to that finicky left rear turn signal!
I recently put up a video about how to wire in reversing sensors but a chunk of it is how to get to the LHS light cluster. It may help if you haven't already done the job.
Very good review. I have seen an X-type 3.0 V6 Sport that I may go and look at. This video has helped a lot with pointing out the things to look for. Cheers!
picking one up this week 2003 silver 3.0 v6 £250 its has sensor issues which he says do not effect anything including MOT oh and two rear tyres soon, atleast he is honest.. Anyway I have subbed you as you sound genuine and knowledgeable and useful.
If the sensors don't affect the emissions test it will go through the MOT. However if the management light is on it will fail. Dodgy people take the bulb out of the management light. I am insured with ComputerQuote.com mirrored on my insurance for another car.
If you have made a comment recently and have not recieved a reply it is because You Tube has stopped notifying me of comments. I don't know why but it seems to be for every channel.
amazing;I thought you were describing my x type? I've had most of your problems including the dash top air vent cover coming loose.I removed the stud from the cover and filed the lugs on it slightly then pushed it back in until it clicked, but do it in the summer when the dash is hot as the plastic is more pliable. I also removed my locking wheel nuts for the same reason as you, because the Jaguar originals seize up and sometimes break when trying to remove them.Luckily,one of mine went whilst the wheels were being rotated prior to its MoT. One question for you and any other x type owners; is the light on your radio lcd panel dimmer than the temperature lcd panel?
Such an excellent car i love these beauties. Bought one a month ago, nothing too major yet just my fog lamps being replaced. When it's in gloss black and freshly waxed it looks like a brand new car from 2016.
always good to have good tyres. never take them to the limits. that's when you get cuts real quick.. can put you in trouble fast racing with these hot hatches. lol.. my buddy just offered me his x type..i been after if for four years..but now i live in Austria. all to much hassel with european insurance clause and returning it to England for a mot and paying a road tax when im not on English roads.. lol. but the price was perfect for the car. 250 squidlys for a 2001. under 100.000 miles. v6 2.5 . gun metal grey. black interior..No mot. never wrecked.. but your videos are very informative..cheers. but you dont want to fix no cars in Austria. and i mean just the parts alone. so had to let it pass. but would have been a fun set of wheels with the snow here..keep up the good work mate.. cheers Dino.
I couldn't decide on the x or s type but went for the s in the end. I got a 2000 mod basic sport V6 3L manual and I know it looks tired with 190000 on the clock and isn't worth more than £400 but what fun and with a adamesh straight through pipes keeps a wide grin on all day. I think the early X Types were a good idea if it worked. Watch out for the dual mass flywheel failing as it's costs over £900 to get it fixed ouch. The later electric parts tend to be better quality than the pre 2002 ones. Watch out for rotting out sills. my man had a 2007 X TYPE last year with real bad case of it. Pull the covers off in the summer and clean and wax oil to keep good. Problem with early mods as drain plugs were either non existent or useless.
Great video, thanks mate. Just bought a 2003 x type, got a buzzing noise in the dash which drains the battery, going to get it serviced and see what happens but it was nice to see a comprehensive video from a fellow enthusiast (like your music preference too)
The HVAC sensor has a little fan that sucks in air to sample. It's probably full of fluff, try sucking it out with a hoover, if that fails, you'll need to pop the little grill off and clean it out manually.
I am on my second x type and find it superb, this one is diesel 2.0 first one was 2.5 petrol V6. Just a piece of info for x type drivers, if you have a window in the open position, then close the doors, when you press the lock button keep it pressed and the window will close. Somethings do work on these superb value for money driving machines.
I've looked this up now and Jag says 'The solar sensor is mounted on the top of the facia between the facia defrost grilles. The sensor is constructed around a photo diode to measure direct sunlight. The sensor provides an output response signal to the A/CCM; this ensures the in car temperature stability whilst reducing outlet temperature to compensate for solar heating load. The solar sensor is fitted to air conditioned vehicles only.' To be honest I don't think it does anything in my car.
Good to know. Love my jaguar 2004 XK8 Convertible. However I have a big problem. My battery has died and I can not get into the trunk to boost the battery. The inside release button, Valet button and key fob will not open the trunk . Can anyone help please
I found this answer on a forum - Just get a battery and jump leads,now open the hood,find the starter motor and where the big fat cable bolts onto the solenoid clip the red jump lead onto it,other end goes on the jump battery +.Negative ground/black you clip onto good clean engine metal,other end on bat -. This'll power all systems so unlock the boot.
They do have a problem with the Hi/Reverse piston in the Jatco transmissions that are used in the 3.0 (JF506E), very susceptible to breakage, I don't know about the other cars.
Just got an 03 2.1 litre petrol auto. 60,000 miles, immaculate. £400. Absolutely love it. Couldn't care less its 16 years old as its looks are timeless 😁
@@hybridownzDK Got it from a mate, hence low price😀. Drives like a dream. I'm not really a car guy but It does kinda just feel great to be driving a Jag around. Since 2003 it's only failed 1 mot and that was something to do with the angle of the headlights rather than an actual fault. Definitely get a petrol though, they're all V6's, faster, quieter and just classier than their diesel counterparts!
@@hybridownzDK 2k should get you an awesome x type. For 2k don't settle for anything less than perfect. Mines got a touch of rust under the paint on a back window sill. Mot'ing mine Friday and the rust was mentioned on the last mot. Can apparently cost a couple of hundred £ to replace sill 😕. Crazy money!!
I bought my silver '03 2.1 V6 with 59,400 miles, last May for.....I kid you not.....£250! She's a beauty and I love her. Previously owned by my elderly neighbors for 12 years. Had to treat and paint some rust on sills but only surface rust, unlike many, thankfully! Had a brief issue with an engine management light and some juddering but turned out to be down to tired old spark plugs, replaced them and gave her a service and has ran a treat ever since. The 2.1 isn't the quickest thing you'll ever drive but certainly not a slouch either. That said, when you're driving such a beautiful car, what's the rush?!!! Lol
Hazy headlights, broken grill, chrome trim, rattling plastic trim, these things aren't problems for people who work on their own cars. Real problems are engine problems, transmission problems (big issue with these cars), REAL problems. I appreciate the video however because you end up discussing real issues- thanks for making it. =)
Hi Leo. In England hazy headlights means MOT fail. Broken grill with sharp edges means MOT fail. Damaged trim means massive fall in value of the car. All is relative I guess.
I totally agree. Hazy headlights may be an MOT fail but that is something that happens on most of the cars of that age. You can also easily counter that with HID lights to meet the MOT requirement.
Not sure the HID's will overcome the requirement for having no blurring of the light emitted. The headlight cover must be in good repair. Anything that alters the pattern of light passing through the cover, such as cracks, holes or even scratching could cause a fail. The light emitted be the headlights must not be soft-edged or vague.
I have a 2001 Y Reg in Adriatic blue which I have owned for seventeen years, been in a garage when not in use. Only broken down once due to a corroded fuel pump earth connection. X type technology is outdated but it's a usable future classic.
I am a owner of the X type 2.5l, i bought it in april. And i have to say, this is the perfect car for me. Its very affordable, got good power(AWD is helping out real good) and to me it looks beautiful. Im really in love with the car. Not 1 rusty spot and no electrical or mechanical issues so far. The pre owner didnt have issues too. The only issue there was, was a bit of oil dripping. Fixed it myself and since that theres nothing to complain about.
At 11:52 I note that it is the the third one along (from the left) on the second row (from the bottom) but that is for my 2001 2.5 V6 petrol. It may be different for other cars. It is shown in the handbook if you have it with the car.
I have a Blue 2002 Jaguar x type 3.0. 52000 low miles and always garage kept. No issues of any kind on my car. Everything works as it should. The body shines like new and the interior carpet & upholstery is in mint condition. The dealership said I keep my motor clean enough to eat off. I keep paper towels in the drivers side door. I wipe my shoes every time I get in. The performance is fantastic! I don't drive it fast, but the car has all the options to go fast. If you can find one of these with low miles, you will enjoy Jaguar ownership, for a reasonable purchase price. The down side is this. A brake job front and back is $1500.USD. The 100,000 mile tune up is $1200.USD Just know that before buying one.
Low mileage and keeping it in the garage makes a huge difference and you are definitely a careful owner! The prices seem a bit shocking though. I don't know what you mean by a brake job but I changed my discs and pads myself all round for only £80. It takes about half an hour each wheel. A full service at a local garage is about £250. Don't ever go near a Jag dealership I have heard they charge you for the air you breathe!
The front brakes are $750 USD. The rear brakes are $750. as well. Monte Shelton dealership said they only use genuine new Jaguar parts. I like your cost a lot better. I'll look into it at other repair locations. Hopefully I can find a comparable cost like yours. I haven't had to do anything to my car, other than regular scheduled maintenance. My rear brakes are fine, but I can see my front brakes will soon need replacement. I love my Jaguar! I could send you a couple of photos, if you'd like.
I buy my parts off e-bay or Europarts. The brake parts are from a Ford Mondeo so should be cheap. Remember these cars were made by Jaguar when it was run by Ford.
I have the Jaguar X-type 2006 wagon bought it off craigslist for $7400 with 72,400 mls on it . I had replaced the breaks and rotors for $675.00 @75K. Excellent driving vehicle with some power. Handles well in heavy rain unlike the 2008Audi A4 I owned which tires pun a lot in the rain on take off. Then again the Jaguar is a 4wheel drive.
Juan Rivera Thanks for the Audi A4 info. I was just about to buy my wife a clean 2003 A4convertible, with 47000 miles. I still have to try and not smile too hard, when driving my 3.0 X type!
I have a 2004 model and am very pleased with it. In the 2 years I have had it I have had to have the water pump replaced and a new battery. I have also just had the front brake pads replaced. It is very costly to have repairs though. I suppose it is due to the word "Jaguar". It has done just over 85,000ks. By the way it is not a walnut veneer, as you state, it is burr maple. Burr walnut is often used, but more of a chocolate brown colour.
Cool video. I got an 03 for 900 USD but it was in a small right front end accident and needed a couple things. The interior wasn't taken care of the best. We got the wheel bearing done and now it says DTC or something failure? I forget. I heard it happens if they put the ring in backwards. Maybe it wasn't worth it and maybe it was. It's not registered yet but we also consider selling it. It's a nice feeling car to drive though for sure. It also needed a steering rack or at least it was leaking and the shop changed it. It's British Racing Green with tan interior. 2.5 auto.
I really love the design of this era jags. Every time I see one on the road I just want one. But after watching the video I'll have to re-consider, it seems that to own one you really need to be an expert at it.
It's all relative. The X Type was the first British car to be made by robots but the technology is now 20 years old. It is much easier to fix than say our brand new Kia. Keep an eye out for a late model with service history and low mileage and you will get a good car. Mine is still going like a train after 20 years.
Hello.. I just acquired an 04 x-type.. It came with the water pump belt broken , the tensioner pulley way damaged as well.. I replaced those only to find out the t- hose was ruptured.. I replaced and found that it is also leaking from what seems to be behind the water pump. My question would be Is there a housing of some sorts that the water pump attatches to..? From what I can see it seems to be leaking from somewhere behind the water pump a bit.
I am pretty sure it bolts straight onto the engine block. If its leaking then the gasket seal has failed. Buy a new gasket or make one from gasket paper and use plenty of gasket sealant like Blue Hylomar when you put it back together. Also put a bit on each bolt to act as studlock as they rattle loose and cause leaks. The pumps are cheap (if you are in the UK buy from EuroCarParts on a discount weekend). ua-cam.com/video/lswd2ESMbjE/v-deo.html
I am planning to buy a 2004 Jaguar X type 3.0 V6 in 2023. It has 125000 kms. Should I buy it for 4000 CAD ? Or it will cost me too much in maintenance? Please guide me.
If CAD means Canadian Dollars then that is GBP 2400. That is very expensive and is a dealer price. In the UK it would be more like GBP850 max for a private car. The mileage is quite low (78000 miles) so unless it has been mistreated it should be good for another 50000 miles. Like all cars anything could go wrong. Salt is the killer for these cars.
@@johnnysevengunin germany good ones go for ~5000 for a completely specced out one. idk if its worth that much but its manual/awd/3.0 and the list goes on
I got my self an 06 x type 3.0, if I let my foot off the gas at 30 mph, as soon as it goes down to 25 mph, there's almost like a humming/whistle noise that I have no clue where it's coming from it's as if the noise will travel from the left side to the right, if I accelerate the sound goes away. It only happens around 22 - 25mph though, any thoughts what this could be?
I had a high pitched whistle that I traced to the brake pads - the harmonic hits it at a certain speed. I drove through a tunnel with the windows open to find where the sound came from. If the sound only comes on when you let off the power it could be the prop shaft support bearing whining. Try spraying a little lubricant on the housing under the middle of the car and see if the tone changes.
While I am thinking about it. If the car has done over 65000 make sure the transfer box and differential have had an oil change as both these will whine when they get low. If they get really low they will fail.
My old 2002 X type Jag 2.5 V6 keeps giving me fuel problems. I think it's the fuel pump that packs in after long journeys, but the fuel pump is a real bugger to replace (its under the back seat above the tank ) You have to cut a square out of the seat panel to access it apparently, so not for me. Anyone had the same problem ? Other than that I love these old Jags. As mentioned in the article, old man's car but when it goes, it flies like an angel.
It's not that difficult to change the fuel pump. If you can use hand tools it is a two hour job. The pump only costs £15. Watch my video on how to do it. ua-cam.com/video/kl07r5JGAN0/v-deo.html
I've just recently brought a x-type for about £450 I know it's cheap but it's a project to do it up and keep the bodywork but modify the engine etc and the other day I got a yellow flashing amber light go off displaying cruise not available if you can help me I'll be very appreciated if you can help me sort out the problem???? Would it be a good idea to get a diagnostic reader???? When I brought the car I was told there was a issue with the 02 sensor but I can't find it so if you can help me out would be extremely helpful etc, p.s I know a lot about cars but this is my first jag and I wanna know as much as everything you can tell me cheers
Definitely get a code reader - £15 from ebay. Then look up the jag codes on the internet. Check the quality of the battery. A duff battery will play hell with everything. The 'cruise not available' light can come on for loads of reasons but it is most likely an air leak on the intake - I mention this in the video. Look at the pipes and gaskets - a small split will set off the management light. If the O2 sensor has gone they are about £80 but remember there are two. Its nearly always the one at the front below the airbox which you can change yourself if you have the extractor key.
Is this worth bying a 2002 model with around 125 000 miles on it? Since it will be my first car im a bit worried about the issues with it but i can get it for a really cheap price in my opinion. For 1500 GBP. Or should I go for the calssic SAAB?
For me I bought the car because it is 2.5 V6, AWD, 196bhp and petrol. The 2.0 is 2WD, 150bhp (slow) and doesn't cut it for me. Have a look at UA-cam videos for the 2.0 models for a better idea.
Awesome video. I just purchased my first Jag. A 2002 X Type 2.5l V6. It’s in great nick. I have the old cassette player in mine & am looking at upgrading the stereo system to something that has Apple car play & Bluetooth etc. Any suggestions?
@@seansands424 Good choice. The 2.5 and 3.0 are very similar - the difference being 196bhp against 240bhp. The 3.0 is very juicy on fuel though so there aren't so many around. All the other engine sized cars are two wheel drive.
I have a Blue Jaguar X Type 3L V6 Petrol Manual with a creme interior The brakes were bad (until I replaced them) the wing mirrors are ok but smashed (until I replaced it) apart from that it’s a brilliant car
I own a 2002 sedan, and while I do like the car overall, it does show it's Ford lineage with problem's. Transmission and transfer case problems, electronics problem's, plastic bits problem's, suspension problem's, emissions control problem's, brake problem's, etc. Certain parts are generally inexpensive, but some are slightly hefty price wise. The car looks great, when operating good drives excellent, good power from the 3.0 litre petrol, AWD confidence, comfortable and easy to use and layed out interior. For my taste in car's, I give them a 6 out of 10 rating. It's style and 3.0 litre petrol engine and AWD, are it's strong points, however it's problematic gremlins is what keeps it from achieving higher than a 6 out of 10 imo. The way they're priced nowadays, they're not a bad choice for an affordable luxury car, but they can be temperamental, and costly for repairs if not a diyer. An ok aftermarket support for parts, does help keep them on the road, but OEM parts have quickly been drying up, at least here in the United States they have. Used parts are still around, but even their numbers are dwindling. I don't say that it's been as reliable as some other vehicles that I've owned around the same age, it's still decent reliability, and much better looking and driving vehicle compared to a lot of other choices. Not quite a throwaway and not quite a collector's car, but it's popularity has been growing, and some community support along with them.
usefull video m8 . could you kindly tell me how to remove the steering column . it seems to have metal bracket under the speedo ! the 13mm bolts are removed but cant remove any further .
I looked this up in the Workshop Manual chapter on steering column removal. There are four bolts holding the main brackets and a lower bolt on the universal joint. Get the manual from here www.the-colliers.net/docs/public/guides%20&%20manuals/Jaguar%20Workshop%20Manual%20%20X-Type%202001-2009.pdf I hope I don't have to do this job! Good luck.
@@johnnysevengun Overall you satisfied with the car? Loved the look of these and the S type as well, ran from them due to concerns about the reliability. Parts are decently priced if you buy them from the UK from what I've heard.
@@SacreDro - I have loved this car. I drove it for over five years before I gave it to my Dad - so I still get to drive it and fix it. It is truly the best handling car I have ever had. Parts are amazingly cheap and there is a massive secondhand market on ebay. Never buy pattern parts though except from EuroCarParts as they are nearly always fakes.
Two options i can think of. The battery needs replacing - even if its holding its charge, if its old it will feed false readings to all the computers including the immobilser. Second is that the key is no longer paired to the car. RustySkull shows how to do this on ua-cam.com/video/yJgp7bOGgns/v-deo.html.
I just got the 2004 Jag X Type. Where can I get a clip for the vent on the passenger side of the dash board. ck with the dealer, told be I had to buy entire vent ($400 USD).
make one with Polymorph. Or buy a secondhand one off ebay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-X-TYPE-2001-DASHBOARD-HEATER-VENT-1X436727-/252428299741?hash=item3ac5e62ddd:g:vvEAAOSwjVVVueMB.
the only issue ive ever found with my Xtype is that there was a problem with the radiator connection becoming detached and the lights had a problem with only switching between fog lights and highbeams apart from that 5-6 years no dramas
my grandfather was a big Jag owner the only thing he still has is an E-type i feel the Xtype was one of the better jags but then again it was designed by ford using one of their platforms so...
hey! im wondering if you had any issues with the transfer case. i read this was common with x types, and my 3.0 base is giving a raspy noise every time im on the throttle. my mechanic said the transfer box needs replacing, but a fried said the bearing might just be rusty and needs oiling - whats your input?
If it is the transfer box the only thing you can do is change the oil. I have done a video on that. Bearings on cars are normally sealed so its not really possible to just oil them. If the mileage is over 65000 change all the gearbox oils as soon as you can. Again I've done videos on how to do this yourself.
Can you tell me how to lock the boot? I would like to have install an aftermarket stereo but I don’t want it stolen. And those are just some of the fuses I have never seen a vehicle with so many fuses till I got this 2002 jag. The knee compartment pulls out and has fuses. Then the glove box and under the bonnet.
The boot lock is part of the central locking and alarm system. It should lock/unlock when you push the fob button or lock when you hit 10mph as you drive away. As for the fuses - all Fords of that era have them. See this video at 1.00. ua-cam.com/video/vkVVP9cjTgM/v-deo.html
@@johnnysevengun thank you for the response I’ll look into it I never really noticed if I had the doors locked or not gonna see about this tomorrow I just ordered my stereo
I am in love with the X-type. My dad bought one a about 3/4 years ago and it was his pride and joy. 2.5, like yours and only 40,000 miles for £2000. Unfortunately, it’s never really been taken care of properly and it’s starting to develop some pretty serious issues. My dad passed away last year and since then, it’s been in my mums possession. Unfortunately though, her English isn’t good and she hasn’t really had an interest in cars, so she can’t really take care of the car properly herself. It’s so frustrating because I would do anything to have that car and I really want to see it restored to a decent drivable standard. The problem is, I’m only 20 years old and recently passed my driving test, so insurance companies have a few things to say about that little idea. Maybe one day I’ll own my dads car. Don’t want to think about the amount of money I’m going to have to spend on it though.
Concept Symetry Guitars I guess that’s all I can do, yeah. Luckily, my birthday is in June so hopefully that will make a big enough difference to turn the tide. Just wanted to say thanks for replying and for uploading these videos on the car itself. Very educational and they’ll definitely come in handy for the near future.
hey man i jus want to let you know, get the Jag before anyone else does or you’ll regret it, it was your dads pride n he would be honored for you to get that car back in shape!♥️
Hello all! I figured I would update you guys that commented and all those that are going to read my comment, on what has happened to me. So, in the end, something strange happened to me. I love my dads X-type, and whilst it holds much value to me personally, I decided not to press further on getting it. Instead, I decided to do something a little bit braver and something which I know he would be cheering me on for. I bought a nice X308 instead. I did this because it’s more my style, and more appealing to me in general, and I know my dad would’ve loved that particular car just as much as he did with his X-type. My mum is still in possession of his car. While she hasn’t said this directly, I think she does want to keep it out of sentimental value. I just try to help her out and advise her where I can, so that it doesn’t fall apart or become dangerous to use in any way. I feel proud of carrying on the little tradition that my dad started with Jaguar ownership. Every day with this car is a gift, and I feel better knowing that I was brave enough to make my own decision, and find and purchase this car under my own steam. Even if the insurance is even crazier and maintenance bills are even higher than an X-type. I just followed my heart, really. Because of all of these experiences, I have found myself feeling inspired by these cars that are in my life, and have given serious thought into going back into college and enrolling onto the motor vehicle courses that are available. I’ve never known what I wanted to do with myself. For the first time though, in my life, I feel a strong urge to get on this course and make something of myself. I want to be able to work on these cars myself and make a living fixing other peoples pride and joy. I will need to give this some thought though, and figure out how to approach this in the best way possible.
Well, I thought it was funny how you mentioned none of the problems I've had with my 2.1L version haha. I also live in Essex, I do see a fair few of these cars about mainly with older blokes inside haha it does make me laugh each time ;) Nice work dude . ;)
Did they sell the 2.1l diesel in America? I don't think they did. I think it would be an interesting car to have. I had a 02 3.0l, it was an amazing car. I got rid of it because the sills rusted out. I plan on buying a 05 or newer in the future, I know they fixed a lot of problems by then.
I have a 2002. There is a oval yellow light to the left above the mileage display on the dashboard that flashed a few times in the last few weeks. There is nothing about that light in my manual. Do you have any idea what it is for? Thanks.
My car is not fitted with these two lights (red and yellow) but only to cars with a 'message centre' readout - i.e one that tells you there is something wrong with the car. It is part of the trip computer readout. The drivers handbook says in Section 4.2 and 4.9 that the amber warning light is for 'secondary warnings and the driver must take action and report the fault to the dealer'. The red warning light is for primary faults and you should not drive the car and investigate immediately. If it was me I would connect the OSB and check the codes. If the light is only going on every now and then it is likely something is slowly giving up and is about to fail.
Hello! Why go into limp mode? Which could be the main cause! I have 2.5 v6. Can you tell me what to check? And what to start with? I changed the petrol pump, the coils, the spark plugs, they are not running at 3000 rpm. Thanks
Unfortunately it could be a lot of things. You need to find the error codes. Either use an OBD plugged in under the dash or use the built in code reader in the dash - press in the Test/Reset on the indicator stalk and turn the ignition to II - then press to find the codes.
auryk gaza yes I can tell you! I had the same problem. I just bought a 2003 Jaguar xtype 2.5 V6 for $1000 bucks of some nice lady that thought her car had a bad transmission, which it didn’t. My Jaguar would not rev over 3000 RPM’s and my Jaguar was in limp mode. All because she didn’t diagnose the car. I had my friend diagnosis my Jaguar I paid $1000 for and my friend said it’s not the transmission... it’s actually coming up bad knock sensor... me and my friend changed the old knock sensor which was $80 bucks and now my Jaguar runs like a champ!
Great video, thanks. I enjoyed my manual 2006 3.0 Sovereign for over 3 years, it was incredibly reliable. I did all my own maintenance on it, including the rear arb bushes, brakes and a couple of O2 sensors. It was actually quite easy to work on, although the rear pre-cat sensor was a bitch! Lol. The sills were completely clean and rust free, a spot of waxoyl will help to keep them in good order. Hope it went to a good home :-)
Why to the shocks wear out so fast? I have a rough ride on my 2006 at 34,000 miles. Purchased in 2014. Is it normal to have such a bumpy ride and feel every crack on the road?
My 2.0ltr diesel has done 250k never had an issue due to poor manufacturing...still returns 45 miles per gallon or more on a run...brakes, tyres and bushes only which is normal wear and tear, but I live up a very bumpy mountain road in Southern Spain so is expected.
Hi! I`m interested in buying one from 2002-2003, and i really want it o be the v6 i`m not sure about 2.5 or 3.0 litre. What do you recommend? How much MPG you get or L/100Km? I hear it has a problem with fake air intake and messes with the MPG. Thank you very much ! PS: sorry if I misspelled something . second language .
+Claudiu Constantin Petrescu I bought this car in 2009 with 70.000km and i pay 6000-7000€ only for repairs at the last 7 years!!! This quality of this car is not the best.... I wish i never bought this car :(
prozesswissen sorry to hear that. i dont think that all the x type are that bad ......i gues u were out off luck. 6-7k is alot of money . with that money u can buy a really nice car :)
+Claudiu Constantin Petrescu . I get a steady 28 MPG. I drive quite fast and like to use the power. The 3 litre is supposed to be very thirsty so I decided against it. The thing to remember is that only the 2.5 and 3.0 are four wheel drive all the others are two wheel drive. I have been in a 2.2 and it was underpowered. I paid £2000 for my car over two years ago and I've spent about £600 on parts and repairs including new tyres and shocks.
The DSC is tied to the ABS. It is likely one of the front or rear sensors for the ABS is no longer working. A common fault is for the metal bracelets to rust away and fall off.
If the car has been looked after and has had the correct maintenance I think they are still worth buying. The most expensive things are rust in the sills, worn suspension and dodgy electrics. Most parts are actually cheap and easy to get. I discovered Europarts not long ago so I can walk in their shop and have the part straight away.
I am not sure what you are looking for. The fuse box diagrams are in the owners manual that comes with the car. Or you can download it. Fuses start at Chapter 6-15. www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/CarPDFFiles/JaguarXType/X-Type%20Owners%20Guide.pdf
Severe corrosion of the inner and outer sills on both sides cost me £1350.00 for the MOT on my 11 year old X type with other steering joints too. The horror carried on at 129k miles with suspension and other joint repairs that I thought would be the end - but it came to the point of selling it with the fear of more problems ( the clutch being the worst one ). Sold it it for £500 to make a quick sale. Lost over £3000 ! So much wanted to own the Jaguar as I've never owned one in 45 years of motoring, but it's one make that will never be considered by me. Everyone kept reminding me it wasn't jag anyway... Bill. Cornwall....
Some are definitely better than others. I've had both sills welded but it was only £80 a side. I think they are fragile and the suspension does wear out. 129k is not bad service though for a heavy AWD car. Cornwall has some challenging conditions and roads.
They fixed a lot of the rust issues in 04, they also fixed transmission and transfer case linkage issues in 04. I had to get rid of my 02 because the sills were horribly rusted out, but I plan on getting an 05 or newer in the future. X-Types are my favorite car.
When you say “go wrong” - much of it is routine maintenance. As far as I am able, I always loosen or remove many screws, nuts & bolts, grease them and put them back. This helps enormously on many tasks at a later stage. An amount of Vaseline on chrome parts and water ingress points. (Cars in Bermuda fail MOT, required every 6 months, if they have rust on them - surrounded by salt water it’s difficult to avoid too, except with Vaseline which helps a great deal!). Silicone spray (Lidl £1.99) is very useful to stop those annoying squeaks. Lovely cars. I have the XJ6 Executive (2006) Petrol Model. Still a beautiful ride, but starting to cost money now. Latest maintenance was rear suspension arms & bushes, front discs & pads, reversing sensor (1 = £50) and it came to £1300. With £500 a year Road Tax and total expenditure exceeding £3000 a year, its an expensive luxury! But luxury it is and, when all said & done, its a beautiful looker, safe and slow cruising. Cheers.
You are so right. But when the cars get old (well past their warranties) the rubber components start to fail in the suspension and the plastics on the electrical circuits and sensors break up. All the gearbox oils MUST be changed at 60,000 miles or they will fail. The real killer however is rust. The plastic sills ensure the steel ones turn into collanders.
Hey nice vid, had a question about the engine management light code that you had? i just bought like this and have a check engine light. The person i bought the car from replaced a bunch of gaskets and the water pump just like you so im thinking it could be the same thing.
These cars seem prone to air intake leaks especially after a cold snap. Check all the joints and maybe put a little Hylomar sealant on the pipes. Scotty Kilmer and Chris Fix do some good videos on how to find leaks with engine starting fluid.
This doesn't apply to my car as it does not have cruise control. These guys have lots of good ideas but i bet you have a split air intake pipe somewhere. www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/2002-jaguar-x-type-cruise-not-available-38947/
It stem's from a fault, sometimes intermittent, sometimes prolonged. Intermittent will go away usually with some time during operation, prolonged will not go away during operation, and can sometimes be resolved with turning the vehicle off and back on again.
we have problem in computer x-type the leve of benz 3 degree if u have any information send notes to our we need any note because in iraq dont have any information about this wrong
I had one 2.5 automatic (people askt why i buyit) was hard to make them understand why, now i am more happy i had that car hearing from you the same think about style, bhp, curves. i lostit in germany (accident, after 3 hits(SUV, parapet,truck) me,my wife pregnant and unader person without any scratch) i want to hardware AND SAFE
hey guys, i am looking to buy x-type .. i have one near 2004 .. 2.5 V6 auto, AWD.. and i want to know if they were making 2WD models with petrol engines.. cause i heard abou some problems with AWD in this jag i am not sure
As far as I know ONLY the 2.5 and 3.0 V6 petrol versions have 4WD. There is a 2.1 (badged 2.0) V6 petrol that is 2WD. However it is only 157/165bhp so a bit a sluggish and thirsty against other 2.0 cars (so the reviews say). Personally I don't think its worth having an X Type without AWD and if the gearboxes are oil changed there should be no problems. Perhaps other people know more about it.
thanks mate.. i will most likely call some jag mechanic to inspect the car, in here where i live these jags can be unexpectedly costly, cause of image of premium brand
Thanks. I hope it helps. If you do buy it have all the oils changed - especially the gearbox, transfer box and rear diff and then it will be good for another 60K miles.
Notes from Spac8 - don't be put off. the early '04 cars are the worst, the later ones don't rust and are much more reliable. my friends '05 3.0 has been with him for 185,000 miles (total, 208,500) and the only things it has ever had is a new clutch and one injector caused by a batch of bad fuel. my uncle had one new in '06 and sold it this year, 100,000 miles and the only thing that ever went on that was the rear roll out cover for the boot (estate). also, if you get an auto v6, you have no cambelt and no clutch to worry about! on the lookout for a '05-'07 diesel see myself for my next car. the diesel engines are also the Ford engine and totally bulletproof, don't know where you got the idea that the Mondeo is unreliable, far from it!
The diesel engines also have chain-driven camshafts, so no worries there :) If you're still looking for a diesel, get the 2.2 - the 6th gear really makes a difference.
The best video X Type site on UA-cam. I have solved a lot of problems with my X Types by staying away from the 2,5 and 3ltr models and just sticking with the 2.1ltr petrol as they are only front wheel drive. No transfer box or rear drive system and shaft that runs under the petrol tank and I am able to replace all plugs and coils without removing the intake manifolds. And never try and remove the oil sump pan on a 2.5 or 3ltr. This car might have been a better more practical car with a 2.5ltr 4 cylinder petrol engine. Anyway no one reads my responces, probably because I never say what readers want to hear, but I keep writing them because I love these little X Types and sympathise with any one in trouble with one.
Can you do a video on the 2.1? They are rare cars.
I have an '04 3.0 and i love it! It's a great car! And you're spot on when it comes to how well it handles on windy country roads, you can out-run anyone in it. Taking it along the countryside is one of my favorite things to do! I've had mine for 2 years now, and I have yet to have any problems with it (knock on wood!)
They are great cars.
I'm looking at purchasing a 2004 X-type 3.0 . It appears to be a sound car, only 50k miles on it. Is there anything you can share - tips, things to look out for, etc. things you wish you'd known. Also, the CD changer - on the 2004, is it in the trunk ?
The mileage is low so it shouldn't have worn any of its parts out. I've read the 2004 model is prone to rust so have the bodywork, linkages, bushes and bearings checked. Also the reluctor rings on the brake hubs rust and are expensive to replace. Check the aircon works by driving for at least 20 miles with it on. The CD changer is in the LHS of the trunk but it was an optional extra so make sure it is there. Finally make sure there are no engine management lights on. If you buy it change all the gearbox oils at 60000 miles to prevent them drying out and wrecking the drive train. Good luck.
Concept Symetry Guitars hello, do you think this Jaguar on Craigslist would make a good first car? miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/6118432831.html
If you are buying it ready to do it up it might be alright. Its obviously had a crash.The front bumper is damaged and the shut lines all wrong. The radiator, condenser and oil cooler are behind there. There is a dent in the door and a spoiler has been taken off the boot. I would guess this car has been thrashed. I would have liked to see the dials with the engine running to check the rpm and managements light. It seems honestly described - after all it is working.
As a Jag owner in Africa I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Very informative
I love my 2.5, and had no problems, just replaced springs, shocks, link arms, everything that holds the arb together, front bumper, both headlights, both wings, windscreen and filter under the windscreen. Happy easy motering :)
I have a 2003 Jaguar X Type with the 3.0 engine. I just had the 2 rubber seals for the side of the intake done and all of the codes are gone. I also smell oil like you said so I'll change that sensor. I also have the rust in the door jams I need to have fixed. I have only had this car for 1 week and this video is a big help. Thank you for this video
I'm planning on getting a Jaguar X-Type 2005 soon, this has been so helpful in demonstrating the things I need to look for when I start looking at cars from deals. As you recommended I've also purchased an engine diagnostic device, so I'm sure that will also come in handy when I check the car out.
Really great video with a wealth of knowledge about how these cars are great, can go wrong, but are worth keeping alive.
I have a 2004 3.0 X-type as well as a 2011 Mercedes E-550 sport in Halifax , Canada. The Jag only has 46,000 km. My Dad bought it used, (he passed away last year at 89 and I inherited the car), and it's been trouble free. The wood used on these is a real maple veneer, by the way. I was also born in Southend on Sea, (Leigh on Sea) and good to see a video from someone living in the area!! Cheers and best!!
Sounds like a great car. Mine is one of the first and cheapest to be produced so it has a plastic dashboard. The later ones have real wood and even carbon fibre. I was down in Southchurch last week - that's nearly Southend!
I got a 2002, 2.5., bought it brand new. Have done a bit of work and feel sad to get rid of it now, runs well and the black colour gives it a grand look.
Thanks for posting this clip !
By far one the the best reviews I have seen on an jaguar x type !
Hitting a pheasant with your Jag sounds like the most British thing ever.
I should have braised it with a light Blanc de Noirs but in England it is illegal to go back for road kill.
A cyclist would have been better!
just bought one of these tonight. your video was very helpful. engine management light on and needing ball joint replaced. other than that seems like a good car.
It is a Jag. And a Jag costs money. Pure and simple. Bought mine in 2010. Is a 2002 Sport. And like you said there is no greater fun than to see young blokes pulling up on your rear bumper with a hell of a noise. Then you put your foot down and that is when the beast roars into life. No way they can keep up with it. Common sense (aka costwise) I should have gotten rid of her, but for the love of me, I cannot. She has given me more satisfaction in driving than any car before. So she is in for the duration of her life. Or mine. Or both.
She? It’s a car William
@@scalychannel5897 That is the only reason she is still here bro :-D
@@scalychannel5897 Yup. A whole lot of car. Just like the wife. Hence the "she".
Hi csg I'm about a day away from buying a 2004 x type 2.1v6 auto with full leather and 69 thou on the clock. it looks in good order and is only £1200 . I've got a super nice merc c class and was gonna buy the x type as a 2nd car rag around simply because I've always fancied one, and you only live once. Your vid has been very useful. I've heard lots of bad things about these cars but now my mind is at ease....cheers
I don't know anything about about the 2.1 but Parkers says this - There is also a 2.1-litre V6 (badged a 2.0-litre) petrol model with front-wheel drive. With 157bhp its performance is quick enough, but it's a much thirstier engine than four-cylinder motors with similar power................ By 2004 all the glitches had been sorted and the equipment level upgraded. Have fun.
I like your style and sense of humour, which I guess is an asset if you own a Jaguar X-Type. I have the 2.0 litre Diesel manual box which is a nice car, but it lacks the 4 wheel drive option. I made it to the end of your video then it stopped suddenly, shame as I was finding it very entertaining. Nice to see a video that is constructive and not repetitive as so many are.
Thanks for your kind review and I hope the video is helpful. I bought this car particularly because it is a four wheel drive and petrol manual. i don't really like diesels even though my family car is one and is very good. The video ends with me saying that it's an old man's car that can outrun most other cars. Perhaps it is a glitch in UA-cam.
2003 X-Type 2.5. 180,000 and loving it…. Original owner. Minimal repairs, faithfully serviced every 10,000 miles. Only complaint is in the transmission.
If driving around 45 to 65 and I modestly want to pop some speed to change lanes, She can uncomfortably lag between gears (it’s been the way since new).
Excellent video, enjoyed your comments, I have a 51000 mile 2.5 2004 SE which I had new and to date NO PROBLEMS still has the original wipers,really super car and easy to service. Use Ford Parts, pity they still don't make them I'd have another one
Bought my Jag X Type 2.5 V6 petrol today and Iam very exited and happy to own such a cool car
Thanks for the comments from James Justice ref, X type improvements . Glad to hear that on models later than 04. Hope nobody is as unlucky as me ?
just sold my 2.2 d. sovereign 2007. had it 11 years, best car i have ever owned, fantastic mpg. fast, comfortable, reliable,,
Great video! I've had my 2001, 2.5l for two years now and absolutely love it. Great design, very very comfy for long trips, and when you push that pedal you won't be disappointed. I had to change most of the bushes, front brakes disk and pads, a servo high pressure pipe, some suspension parts and clean the air con but the car wasn't serviced for 2 years when I got it so was expecting some expenses. I still got a few problems to solve, for some reason if I don't keep the ac on there will be mist on my windows, the car is outstandingly clean and the pollen filter was changed 1 month ago but for some reason can't get rid of this problem. AC was cleaned twice as well. I also have the engine light on wanted to change the O2 sensor as the mechanics told me it's faulty however it is the second time when they "forget to do it". Also the door locks sometimes gives me trouble, nothing to worry about but quite annoying. Changed the blade wipers as well with Bosch Aerotwin since the old ones were dead. Great car all around, I wanted one so bad as I loved how it looks and the fact that you can have both luxury and a nice amount of hp. Great car for the money.
Sounds nice. In regards to the misting problem the only thing I can think of is that there is a tiny leak from the heater matrix or connecting pipes - enough to steam up the windows but without losing lots of water.
Great video and refreshingly honest and realistic video. I came here as I was thinking about buying a used Jag. I think on the whole I won't be going down the X-type route. Seems to have quite common problems and I'm looking for relatively fuss free motoring. Think I remember watching a video about this jag needing to drop the fuel tank to fix something simple. Thank you for a great honest video. Wish more videos were made giving realistic prices when things go wrong. By the way I've owned a Rover 75 automatic diesel for the last 5 years. it doesn't seem to have as many regular faults like your car has. Better the devil you know sometimes.
Glad to be of help.
I bought one with 170'000 kilometers. Only had the motor lamp come on a few times after turning on the cruise control and had to replace the thermostat and it seems that also the cooling fan is now defective or the sensor for the coolant temperature as I have overheating in city traffic. What also doesn't work anymore is the automatic opening of the door after turning off the motor. Other than that, I didn't have any problems in the 2 years that I'm driving it.
I love my 03 plate X-Type 3.0 Auto... Love watching the baffled boy races when I wipe the floor with them in their modern sporty hatchbacks, he he. The kickback is amazing and it holds the road better than any other car I have owned. Great car!
Thanks for the great review!
Thanks for the video mate! It helped out a lot. Currently struggling with the rear shock observer bolt, can't find any other way then to cut it.
I did a video on the rear shocks. I cut the bolts off with a disc grinder and had to hacksaw through one of the bushes. The first one took forever. By the second one I was a pro!
Interesting review. You've mentioned the two biggest faults with the X-Type. The sills and the bendy air vents above the dashboard. I've got the 2002 model. My drivers side sill will need welding next year. I've also got the bendy vents. Oh. Those sensors that you haven't got connected. Those would be for the auto headlights or the auto windscreen wipers (I've got both on mine).
The standard audio system is excellent for what it is. Why people want to premium system puzzles me (Who wants to sound like a chav in a Vauxhall Nova?). I added the CD changer to my Jag. Yours was a factory fit. When I fitted my changer. I found that the loom had a plug for the phone module. So I fitted the phone that sits in the arm rest. It's a lot tidier than having a bracket on the dash. It's worth looking to see if you have a loose plug behind the CD changer.
The only thing I've found to be annoying is; You have to take off the inlet manifold to change the plugs on the rear bank of cylinders.
For the money. The X-Type is great value.
They are great cars. I fixed the rattling vents with magnets - the blue disc hides a sunlight sensor that supposedly controls the aircon temp (its not connected on mine). The plugs under the manifold problem is common to a lot of cars - my mothers 1600 Fiesta just had a new set of plugs and coils - a garage job. I will look for the loom.
Hi…came across your channel whilst searching out probs with my 2005 x type 2.5l. Very useful and strange that you are also in to guitars as I have been for 40 odd years. I know you probably won’t see this as it’s an old vid, but just wanted to give a big thanks as I found it real useful. I do concur that due to their age, they can be prone to leaking gaskets and failed sensors. I bought mine 3 yrs ago in Canterbury for £1200 smackers and whilst I’ve had to do the brakes and a few other things, it is by far the best car I have owned. Recently drove from Kent to Leeds and back again with a 10 min break. Pure comfort…and I didn’t need a chiropractor when I got home! Just replaced knock sensor which was a bit of a bummer of a job…but I learned a lot. Mainly…replace all gaskets on the inlet manifold, throttle body etc as afterwards, kept getting codes for misfire when in fact it was caused by vacuum leaks. Anyhows…just wanted to thumbs up on one of the best overviews of this gr8 car on UA-cam…and I’ve seen a few now …lolz. Top job 👍👍👍
Thanks. When I made the video I had no idea it would go so far. I gave the car to my Dad (who lives next door) so I am still looking after it.
@@johnnysevengun Cheers…If your dad ever has a knock sensor problem…let me know…lolz…know the ins and out of that backwards 😂
For the problem with the washer bottle and windscreen sprayers - Just poke a karcher pressure washer into the bottle and that should solve your problem. It did with my xtype. My washers only pumped a bit of water out but after doing this they spray at high speed!!!!
Good video, one thing you missed, or don't yet know about, is the internal headlight adjusters. Made of PBT plastic, they get very brittle and break over time. Replacement headlights are very expensive, so one needs to buy a repair kit, remove the bumper cover, remove the headlights, rebuild them and put it all back together!
Sounds like a monster job!
Yeah, I took it to my mechanic to change out the light bulbs when he discovered the broken adjusters. After doing a little research, I found that this is a common problem on all X-Types. Now I just need to get to that finicky left rear turn signal!
I recently put up a video about how to wire in reversing sensors but a chunk of it is how to get to the LHS light cluster. It may help if you haven't already done the job.
Very good review. I have seen an X-type 3.0 V6 Sport that I may go and look at. This video has helped a lot with pointing out the things to look for. Cheers!
picking one up this week 2003 silver 3.0 v6 £250 its has sensor issues which he says do not effect anything including MOT oh and two rear tyres soon, atleast he is honest.. Anyway I have subbed you as you sound genuine and knowledgeable and useful.
If the sensors don't affect the emissions test it will go through the MOT. However if the management light is on it will fail. Dodgy people take the bulb out of the management light. I am insured with ComputerQuote.com mirrored on my insurance for another car.
Thanks.
If you have made a comment recently and have not recieved a reply it is because You Tube has stopped notifying me of comments. I don't know why but it seems to be for every channel.
amazing;I thought you were describing my x type?
I've had most of your problems including the dash top air vent cover coming loose.I removed the stud from the cover and filed the lugs on it slightly then pushed it back in until it clicked, but do it in the summer when the dash is hot as the plastic is more pliable.
I also removed my locking wheel nuts for the same reason as you, because the Jaguar originals seize up and sometimes break when trying to remove them.Luckily,one of mine went whilst the wheels were being rotated prior to its MoT.
One question for you and any other x type owners; is the light on your radio lcd panel dimmer than the temperature lcd panel?
Yes the radio light is dimmer than the rest. Possibly done on purpose?
thanks for that,I thought someone had installed a lower wattage bulb?
For the washer bottle. The filter needs cleaning. I had to do that with mine. It took 20 minutes to clean and put back.
I did a video in this and put in a new motor just to make sure. Only £7.
Such an excellent car i love these beauties. Bought one a month ago, nothing too major yet just my fog lamps being replaced. When it's in gloss black and freshly waxed it looks like a brand new car from 2016.
always good to have good tyres. never take them to the limits. that's when you get cuts real quick.. can put you in trouble fast racing with these hot hatches. lol.. my buddy just offered me his x type..i been after if for four years..but now i live in Austria. all to much hassel with european insurance clause and returning it to England for a mot and paying a road tax when im not on English roads.. lol. but the price was perfect for the car. 250 squidlys for a 2001. under 100.000 miles. v6 2.5 . gun metal grey. black interior..No mot. never wrecked.. but your videos are very informative..cheers. but you dont want to fix no cars in Austria. and i mean just the parts alone. so had to let it pass. but would have been a fun set of wheels with the snow here..keep up the good work mate.. cheers Dino.
I couldn't decide on the x or s type but went for the s in the end. I got a 2000 mod basic sport V6 3L manual and I know it looks tired with 190000 on the clock and isn't worth more than £400 but what fun and with a adamesh straight through pipes keeps a wide grin on all day.
I think the early X Types were a good idea if it worked. Watch out for the dual mass flywheel failing as it's costs over £900 to get it fixed ouch. The later electric parts tend to be better quality than the pre 2002 ones.
Watch out for rotting out sills. my man had a 2007 X TYPE last year with real bad case of it. Pull the covers off in the summer and clean and wax oil to keep good. Problem with early mods as drain plugs were either non existent or useless.
very stable car. with sport suspension it can out handle like year M3, M5s.
Great video, thanks mate. Just bought a 2003 x type, got a buzzing noise in the dash which drains the battery, going to get it serviced and see what happens but it was nice to see a comprehensive video from a fellow enthusiast (like your music preference too)
It's the motor behind the little grill on the dash.
The HVAC sensor has a little fan that sucks in air to sample. It's probably full of fluff, try sucking it out with a hoover, if that fails, you'll need to pop the little grill off and clean it out manually.
I am on my second x type and find it superb, this one is diesel 2.0 first one was 2.5 petrol V6. Just a piece of info for x type drivers, if you have a window in the open position, then close the doors, when you press the lock button keep it pressed and the window will close. Somethings do work on these superb value for money driving machines.
I didn't know they did that. I am going to try it.
@@johnnysevengun Could someone please tell me if the X type Jaguar is built in India or where in the world is it Built??
@@alexlamb2659 It was built between 2001 and 2009 at Halewood in the UK. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_X-Type
Any other tricks?
The sun light sensor it's probably used to dim/brighten dashboard lights. At least, it's what it did on my old bm.
I've looked this up now and Jag says 'The solar sensor is mounted on the top of the facia between the facia defrost grilles. The sensor is constructed around a photo diode to measure direct sunlight. The sensor provides an output response signal to the A/CCM; this ensures the in car temperature stability whilst reducing outlet temperature to compensate for solar heating load. The solar sensor is fitted to air conditioned vehicles only.' To be honest I don't think it does anything in my car.
Good to know. Love my jaguar 2004 XK8 Convertible. However I have a big
problem. My battery has died and I can not get into the trunk to boost
the battery. The inside release button, Valet button and key fob will
not open the trunk . Can anyone help please
I found this answer on a forum - Just get a battery and jump leads,now open the hood,find the starter motor and where the big fat cable bolts onto the solenoid clip the red jump lead onto it,other end goes on the jump battery +.Negative ground/black you clip onto good clean engine metal,other end on bat -.
This'll power all systems so unlock the boot.
I didn't see any major problems with it, after all seems to be a reliable car. no engine or transmission problems... thanks for the video!
+Alan Navarro . For an old car it's pretty good. The suspension is all but replaced now. The engine and transmission are sound.
They do have a problem with the Hi/Reverse piston in the Jatco transmissions that are used in the 3.0 (JF506E), very susceptible to breakage, I don't know about the other cars.
Just got an 03 2.1 litre petrol auto. 60,000 miles, immaculate. £400. Absolutely love it. Couldn't care less its 16 years old as its looks are timeless 😁
that's very cheap for low mileage car. any issues? I'm looking at 2006 and new x type 2.0 or 2.2 diesel for about 2k
@@hybridownzDK Got it from a mate, hence low price😀. Drives like a dream. I'm not really a car guy but It does kinda just feel great to be driving a Jag around. Since 2003 it's only failed 1 mot and that was something to do with the angle of the headlights rather than an actual fault. Definitely get a petrol though, they're all V6's, faster, quieter and just classier than their diesel counterparts!
@@hybridownzDK 2k should get you an awesome x type. For 2k don't settle for anything less than perfect. Mines got a touch of rust under the paint on a back window sill. Mot'ing mine Friday and the rust was mentioned on the last mot. Can apparently cost a couple of hundred £ to replace sill 😕. Crazy money!!
@@hybridownzDK The diesel should be avoided like the plague!
I bought my silver '03 2.1 V6 with 59,400 miles, last May for.....I kid you not.....£250!
She's a beauty and I love her. Previously owned by my elderly neighbors for 12 years.
Had to treat and paint some rust on sills but only surface rust, unlike many, thankfully!
Had a brief issue with an engine management light and some juddering but turned out to be down to tired old spark plugs, replaced them and gave her a service and has ran a treat ever since. The 2.1 isn't the quickest thing you'll ever drive but certainly not a slouch either. That said, when you're driving such a beautiful car, what's the rush?!!! Lol
Hazy headlights, broken grill, chrome trim, rattling plastic trim, these things aren't problems for people who work on their own cars. Real problems are engine problems, transmission problems (big issue with these cars), REAL problems. I appreciate the video however because you end up discussing real issues- thanks for making it. =)
Hi Leo. In England hazy headlights means MOT fail. Broken grill with sharp edges means MOT fail. Damaged trim means massive fall in value of the car. All is relative I guess.
I wasn't aware of the MOT fail because of headlights. That sounds like a safe rule to have though.
It's a moneymaker for the garages. My 80 year old father-in-law was charged £400 for new headlights that could have been cleaned with a £14 3M kit.
I totally agree. Hazy headlights may be an MOT fail but that is something that happens on most of the cars of that age. You can also easily counter that with HID lights to meet the MOT requirement.
Not sure the HID's will overcome the requirement for having no blurring of the light emitted.
The headlight cover must be in good repair. Anything that alters the pattern of light passing through the cover, such as cracks, holes or even scratching could cause a fail.
The light emitted be the headlights must not be soft-edged or vague.
thanks for the review. I'm a bit shocked the car has rear manual windows though. Never expect that.
Yes it is the base model. All the others have full electric.
I have a 2001 Y Reg in Adriatic blue which I have owned for seventeen years, been in a garage when not in use. Only broken down once due to a corroded fuel pump earth connection. X type technology is outdated but it's a usable future classic.
This is exactly the kind of review i like...thank you
I am a owner of the X type 2.5l, i bought it in april. And i have to say, this is the perfect car for me. Its very affordable, got good power(AWD is helping out real good) and to me it looks beautiful. Im really in love with the car. Not 1 rusty spot and no electrical or mechanical issues so far. The pre owner didnt have issues too. The only issue there was, was a bit of oil dripping. Fixed it myself and since that theres nothing to complain about.
Thanks for sharing
Could you please give me the exact location of the fuel pump fuse in the glovebox,just in case!
At 11:52 I note that it is the the third one along (from the left) on the second row (from the bottom) but that is for my 2001 2.5 V6 petrol. It may be different for other cars. It is shown in the handbook if you have it with the car.
Thank you for that
Hi :) Great video. I have noticed in 23:32 a mistake. The Drive is split 60rear and 40 front - not the other way around. Cheers !
+quartzXXXx2 Thanks. I'll post an erratum in the title. I can't change the film without taking it down. Really annoyed to have got it wrong.
I have a Blue 2002 Jaguar x type 3.0. 52000 low miles and always garage kept. No issues of any kind on my car. Everything works as it should. The body shines like new and the interior carpet & upholstery is in mint condition. The dealership said I keep my motor clean enough to eat off. I keep paper towels in the drivers side door. I wipe my shoes every time I get in. The performance is fantastic! I don't drive it fast, but the car has all the options to go fast. If you can find one of these with low miles, you will enjoy Jaguar ownership, for a reasonable purchase price. The down side is this. A brake job front and back is $1500.USD. The 100,000 mile tune up is $1200.USD Just know that before buying one.
Low mileage and keeping it in the garage makes a huge difference and you are definitely a careful owner! The prices seem a bit shocking though. I don't know what you mean by a brake job but I changed my discs and pads myself all round for only £80. It takes about half an hour each wheel. A full service at a local garage is about £250. Don't ever go near a Jag dealership I have heard they charge you for the air you breathe!
The front brakes are $750 USD. The rear brakes are $750. as well. Monte Shelton dealership said they only use genuine new Jaguar parts. I like your cost a lot better. I'll look into it at other repair locations. Hopefully I can find a comparable cost like yours. I haven't had to do anything to my car, other than regular scheduled maintenance. My rear brakes are fine, but I can see my front brakes will soon need replacement. I love my Jaguar! I could send you a couple of photos, if you'd like.
I buy my parts off e-bay or Europarts. The brake parts are from a Ford Mondeo so should be cheap. Remember these cars were made by Jaguar when it was run by Ford.
I have the Jaguar X-type 2006 wagon bought it off craigslist for $7400 with 72,400 mls on it . I had replaced the breaks and rotors for $675.00 @75K. Excellent driving vehicle with some power. Handles well in heavy rain unlike the 2008Audi A4 I owned which tires pun a lot in the rain on take off. Then again the Jaguar is a 4wheel drive.
Juan Rivera Thanks for the Audi A4 info. I was just about to buy my wife a clean 2003 A4convertible, with 47000 miles. I still have to try and not smile too hard, when driving my 3.0 X type!
I have a 2004 model and am very pleased with it. In the 2 years I have had it I have had to have the water pump replaced and a new battery. I have also just had the front brake pads replaced. It is very costly to have repairs though. I suppose it is due to the word "Jaguar". It has done just over 85,000ks. By the way it is not a walnut veneer, as you state, it is burr maple. Burr walnut is often used, but more of a chocolate brown colour.
I did a video on the veneers to atone for my mistake. ua-cam.com/video/eKKojvHB7Ds/v-deo.html
Cool video. I got an 03 for 900 USD but it was in a small right front end accident and needed a couple things. The interior wasn't taken care of the best. We got the wheel bearing done and now it says DTC or something failure? I forget. I heard it happens if they put the ring in backwards. Maybe it wasn't worth it and maybe it was. It's not registered yet but we also consider selling it. It's a nice feeling car to drive though for sure. It also needed a steering rack or at least it was leaking and the shop changed it. It's British Racing Green with tan interior. 2.5 auto.
Sounds nice.
I really love the design of this era jags. Every time I see one on the road I just want one. But after watching the video I'll have to re-consider, it seems that to own one you really need to be an expert at it.
It's all relative. The X Type was the first British car to be made by robots but the technology is now 20 years old. It is much easier to fix than say our brand new Kia. Keep an eye out for a late model with service history and low mileage and you will get a good car. Mine is still going like a train after 20 years.
Fellow guitar player with a jag v6! Yes plenty of room for amps and guitars . Get to gigs in style 🤘👍
Hello.. I just acquired an 04 x-type.. It came with the water pump belt broken , the tensioner pulley way damaged as well.. I replaced those only to find out the t- hose was ruptured.. I replaced and found that it is also leaking from what seems to be behind the water pump. My question would be Is there a housing of some sorts that the water pump attatches to..? From what I can see it seems to be leaking from somewhere behind the water pump a bit.
I am pretty sure it bolts straight onto the engine block. If its leaking then the gasket seal has failed. Buy a new gasket or make one from gasket paper and use plenty of gasket sealant like Blue Hylomar when you put it back together. Also put a bit on each bolt to act as studlock as they rattle loose and cause leaks. The pumps are cheap (if you are in the UK buy from EuroCarParts on a discount weekend). ua-cam.com/video/lswd2ESMbjE/v-deo.html
Water pumps did leak.
I am planning to buy a 2004 Jaguar X type 3.0 V6 in 2023. It has 125000 kms. Should I buy it for 4000 CAD ? Or it will cost me too much in maintenance? Please guide me.
If CAD means Canadian Dollars then that is GBP 2400. That is very expensive and is a dealer price. In the UK it would be more like GBP850 max for a private car. The mileage is quite low (78000 miles) so unless it has been mistreated it should be good for another 50000 miles. Like all cars anything could go wrong. Salt is the killer for these cars.
@@johnnysevengunin germany good ones go for ~5000 for a completely specced out one. idk if its worth that much but its manual/awd/3.0 and the list goes on
I got my self an 06 x type 3.0, if I let my foot off the gas at 30 mph, as soon as it goes down to 25 mph, there's almost like a humming/whistle noise that I have no clue where it's coming from it's as if the noise will travel from the left side to the right, if I accelerate the sound goes away. It only happens around 22 - 25mph though, any thoughts what this could be?
I had a high pitched whistle that I traced to the brake pads - the harmonic hits it at a certain speed. I drove through a tunnel with the windows open to find where the sound came from. If the sound only comes on when you let off the power it could be the prop shaft support bearing whining. Try spraying a little lubricant on the housing under the middle of the car and see if the tone changes.
While I am thinking about it. If the car has done over 65000 make sure the transfer box and differential have had an oil change as both these will whine when they get low. If they get really low they will fail.
Thanks man, yeah my x type has 93,000 on it, I'll look into that though fosho
My old 2002 X type Jag 2.5 V6 keeps giving me fuel problems. I think it's the fuel pump that packs in after long journeys, but the fuel pump is a real bugger to replace (its under the back seat above the tank ) You have to cut a square out of the seat panel to access it apparently, so not for me. Anyone had the same problem ? Other than that I love these old Jags. As mentioned in the article, old man's car but when it goes, it flies like an angel.
It's not that difficult to change the fuel pump. If you can use hand tools it is a two hour job. The pump only costs £15. Watch my video on how to do it. ua-cam.com/video/kl07r5JGAN0/v-deo.html
Dont buy a diesel ford transit= fuel pump 2k
Thanks for a really useful video. I don't own a car but if I was buying one the Jaguar X-type would be at the top of my list. 🙂
I love my x type 2.0 d but they all have sill rust problems and boot floors can rust as well pity for such a nice car
only problem i have had on my 08 3.0 is the damn back up alarm speaker keeps going out.
old cars, always stuff to take care of, doesn`t help when you hit things tho, love my 2005 x type
I've just recently brought a x-type for about £450 I know it's cheap but it's a project to do it up and keep the bodywork but modify the engine etc and the other day I got a yellow flashing amber light go off displaying cruise not available if you can help me I'll be very appreciated if you can help me sort out the problem???? Would it be a good idea to get a diagnostic reader???? When I brought the car I was told there was a issue with the 02 sensor but I can't find it so if you can help me out would be extremely helpful etc, p.s I know a lot about cars but this is my first jag and I wanna know as much as everything you can tell me cheers
Definitely get a code reader - £15 from ebay. Then look up the jag codes on the internet. Check the quality of the battery. A duff battery will play hell with everything. The 'cruise not available' light can come on for loads of reasons but it is most likely an air leak on the intake - I mention this in the video. Look at the pipes and gaskets - a small split will set off the management light. If the O2 sensor has gone they are about £80 but remember there are two. Its nearly always the one at the front below the airbox which you can change yourself if you have the extractor key.
any tips on insurance? UK
Is this worth bying a 2002 model with around 125 000 miles on it? Since it will be my first car im a bit worried about the issues with it but i can get it for a really cheap price in my opinion. For 1500 GBP. Or should I go for the calssic SAAB?
Looking at ebay I would say £1500 is the top price for that year and mileage. What model is it? 2.5, 3.0 etc. Remember the others are not AWD.
I live in Sweden so these cars are a bit rare if you could say so. The one i looked at was a 2.0
Not AWD
For me I bought the car because it is 2.5 V6, AWD, 196bhp and petrol. The 2.0 is 2WD, 150bhp (slow) and doesn't cut it for me. Have a look at UA-cam videos for the 2.0 models for a better idea.
Awesome video. I just purchased my first Jag. A 2002 X Type 2.5l V6. It’s in great nick. I have the old cassette player in mine & am looking at upgrading the stereo system to something that has Apple car play & Bluetooth etc. Any suggestions?
I am old school and would keep the original stereo set up but you can get a cassette adaptor that converts to bluetooth for about 15 quid.
@@johnnysevengun In mine I got a cassette with Dolby and CD 6 changer plus radio plus it is all-wheel drive and 3-liter meatier engine
Also automatic
@@seansands424 Good choice. The 2.5 and 3.0 are very similar - the difference being 196bhp against 240bhp. The 3.0 is very juicy on fuel though so there aren't so many around. All the other engine sized cars are two wheel drive.
Dońt do it
I have a Blue Jaguar X Type 3L V6 Petrol Manual with a creme interior
The brakes were bad (until I replaced them) the wing mirrors are ok but smashed (until I replaced it) apart from that it’s a brilliant car
I own a 2002 sedan, and while I do like the car overall, it does show it's Ford lineage with problem's. Transmission and transfer case problems, electronics problem's, plastic bits problem's, suspension problem's, emissions control problem's, brake problem's, etc. Certain parts are generally inexpensive, but some are slightly hefty price wise. The car looks great, when operating good drives excellent, good power from the 3.0 litre petrol, AWD confidence, comfortable and easy to use and layed out interior. For my taste in car's, I give them a 6 out of 10 rating. It's style and 3.0 litre petrol engine and AWD, are it's strong points, however it's problematic gremlins is what keeps it from achieving higher than a 6 out of 10 imo. The way they're priced nowadays, they're not a bad choice for an affordable luxury car, but they can be temperamental, and costly for repairs if not a diyer. An ok aftermarket support for parts, does help keep them on the road, but OEM parts have quickly been drying up, at least here in the United States they have. Used parts are still around, but even their numbers are dwindling. I don't say that it's been as reliable as some other vehicles that I've owned around the same age, it's still decent reliability, and much better looking and driving vehicle compared to a lot of other choices. Not quite a throwaway and not quite a collector's car, but it's popularity has been growing, and some community support along with them.
usefull video m8 . could you kindly tell me how to remove the steering column .
it seems to have metal bracket under the speedo ! the 13mm bolts are removed but cant remove any further .
I looked this up in the Workshop Manual chapter on steering column removal. There are four bolts holding the main brackets and a lower bolt on the universal joint.
Get the manual from here www.the-colliers.net/docs/public/guides%20&%20manuals/Jaguar%20Workshop%20Manual%20%20X-Type%202001-2009.pdf
I hope I don't have to do this job! Good luck.
Heard that the models after 2004 have a lot of problems sorted out.
That seems to be the general opinion - it could of course just be that 2004 was when most of the cars became two wheel drive.
@@johnnysevengun Overall you satisfied with the car? Loved the look of these and the S type as well, ran from them due to concerns about the reliability.
Parts are decently priced if you buy them from the UK from what I've heard.
@@SacreDro - I have loved this car. I drove it for over five years before I gave it to my Dad - so I still get to drive it and fix it. It is truly the best handling car I have ever had. Parts are amazingly cheap and there is a massive secondhand market on ebay. Never buy pattern parts though except from EuroCarParts as they are nearly always fakes.
excellent could you advice why my jag x-type 2004 model wont crank? the security light is also flashing. all the dashboard light are okay
Two options i can think of. The battery needs replacing - even if its holding its charge, if its old it will feed false readings to all the computers including the immobilser. Second is that the key is no longer paired to the car. RustySkull shows how to do this on ua-cam.com/video/yJgp7bOGgns/v-deo.html.
I just got the 2004 Jag X Type. Where can I get a clip for the vent on the passenger side of the dash board. ck with the dealer, told be I had to buy entire vent ($400 USD).
make one with Polymorph. Or buy a secondhand one off ebay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-X-TYPE-2001-DASHBOARD-HEATER-VENT-1X436727-/252428299741?hash=item3ac5e62ddd:g:vvEAAOSwjVVVueMB.
the only issue ive ever found with my Xtype is that there was a problem with the radiator connection becoming detached and the lights had a problem with only switching between fog lights and highbeams
apart from that 5-6 years no dramas
Nice to have a good review.
my grandfather was a big Jag owner the only thing he still has is an E-type
i feel the Xtype was one of the better jags but then again it was designed by ford using one of their platforms so...
hey! im wondering if you had any issues with the transfer case. i read this was common with x types, and my 3.0 base is giving a raspy noise every time im on the throttle. my mechanic said the transfer box needs replacing, but a fried said the bearing might just be rusty and needs oiling - whats your input?
If it is the transfer box the only thing you can do is change the oil. I have done a video on that. Bearings on cars are normally sealed so its not really possible to just oil them. If the mileage is over 65000 change all the gearbox oils as soon as you can. Again I've done videos on how to do this yourself.
Concept Symetry Guitars thanks! ill try this before buying a new assembly
Can you tell me how to lock the boot? I would like to have install an aftermarket stereo but I don’t want it stolen. And those are just some of the fuses I have never seen a vehicle with so many fuses till I got this 2002 jag. The knee compartment pulls out and has fuses. Then the glove box and under the bonnet.
The boot lock is part of the central locking and alarm system. It should lock/unlock when you push the fob button or lock when you hit 10mph as you drive away. As for the fuses - all Fords of that era have them. See this video at 1.00. ua-cam.com/video/vkVVP9cjTgM/v-deo.html
@@johnnysevengun thank you for the response I’ll look into it I never really noticed if I had the doors locked or not gonna see about this tomorrow I just ordered my stereo
I am in love with the X-type. My dad bought one a about 3/4 years ago and it was his pride and joy. 2.5, like yours and only 40,000 miles for £2000. Unfortunately, it’s never really been taken care of properly and it’s starting to develop some pretty serious issues. My dad passed away last year and since then, it’s been in my mums possession. Unfortunately though, her English isn’t good and she hasn’t really had an interest in cars, so she can’t really take care of the car properly herself. It’s so frustrating because I would do anything to have that car and I really want to see it restored to a decent drivable standard. The problem is, I’m only 20 years old and recently passed my driving test, so insurance companies have a few things to say about that little idea. Maybe one day I’ll own my dads car. Don’t want to think about the amount of money I’m going to have to spend on it though.
Just work on sections at a time that actually need it to pass the MOT. Your insurance should drop a bit when you are 21 and 25.
Concept Symetry Guitars I guess that’s all I can do, yeah. Luckily, my birthday is in June so hopefully that will make a big enough difference to turn the tide. Just wanted to say thanks for replying and for uploading these videos on the car itself. Very educational and they’ll definitely come in handy for the near future.
hey man i jus want to let you know, get the Jag before anyone else does or you’ll regret it, it was your dads pride n he would be honored for you to get that car back in shape!♥️
I had the 2005 model.its worth your hard earned money for sure.plus the sentimental value.
Hello all! I figured I would update you guys that commented and all those that are going to read my comment, on what has happened to me. So, in the end, something strange happened to me. I love my dads X-type, and whilst it holds much value to me personally, I decided not to press further on getting it. Instead, I decided to do something a little bit braver and something which I know he would be cheering me on for. I bought a nice X308 instead. I did this because it’s more my style, and more appealing to me in general, and I know my dad would’ve loved that particular car just as much as he did with his X-type. My mum is still in possession of his car. While she hasn’t said this directly, I think she does want to keep it out of sentimental value. I just try to help her out and advise her where I can, so that it doesn’t fall apart or become dangerous to use in any way. I feel proud of carrying on the little tradition that my dad started with Jaguar ownership. Every day with this car is a gift, and I feel better knowing that I was brave enough to make my own decision, and find and purchase this car under my own steam. Even if the insurance is even crazier and maintenance bills are even higher than an X-type. I just followed my heart, really. Because of all of these experiences, I have found myself feeling inspired by these cars that are in my life, and have given serious thought into going back into college and enrolling onto the motor vehicle courses that are available. I’ve never known what I wanted to do with myself. For the first time though, in my life, I feel a strong urge to get on this course and make something of myself. I want to be able to work on these cars myself and make a living fixing other peoples pride and joy. I will need to give this some thought though, and figure out how to approach this in the best way possible.
Well, I thought it was funny how you mentioned none of the problems I've had with my 2.1L version haha.
I also live in Essex, I do see a fair few of these cars about mainly with older blokes inside haha it does make me laugh each time ;)
Nice work dude . ;)
+RustySkull Productions . I think the 2.1 and the 2.5/3.0 are quite different cars. You should do a video on the faults you've seen for comparison.
There are a few up already. One I uploaded last week ;)
Did they sell the 2.1l diesel in America? I don't think they did. I think it would be an interesting car to have. I had a 02 3.0l, it was an amazing car. I got rid of it because the sills rusted out. I plan on buying a 05 or newer in the future, I know they fixed a lot of problems by then.
I have a 2002. There is a oval yellow light to the left above the mileage display on the dashboard that flashed a few times in the last few weeks. There is nothing about that light in my manual. Do you have any idea what it is for? Thanks.
My car is not fitted with these two lights (red and yellow) but only to cars with a 'message centre' readout - i.e one that tells you there is something wrong with the car. It is part of the trip computer readout. The drivers handbook says in Section 4.2 and 4.9 that the amber warning light is for 'secondary warnings and the driver must take action and report the fault to the dealer'. The red warning light is for primary faults and you should not drive the car and investigate immediately. If it was me I would connect the OSB and check the codes. If the light is only going on every now and then it is likely something is slowly giving up and is about to fail.
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Nice video. I`ve been looking at X-Type 2.2 estates. Some years later than this car....but still very useful.
Hello! Why go into limp mode? Which could be the main cause! I have 2.5 v6. Can you tell me what to check? And what to start with? I changed the petrol pump, the coils, the spark plugs, they are not running at 3000 rpm. Thanks
Unfortunately it could be a lot of things. You need to find the error codes. Either use an OBD plugged in under the dash or use the built in code reader in the dash - press in the Test/Reset on the indicator stalk and turn the ignition to II - then press to find the codes.
auryk gaza yes I can tell you! I had the same problem. I just bought a 2003 Jaguar xtype 2.5 V6 for $1000 bucks of some nice lady that thought her car had a bad transmission, which it didn’t. My Jaguar would not rev over 3000 RPM’s and my Jaguar was in limp mode. All because she didn’t diagnose the car. I had my friend diagnosis my Jaguar I paid $1000 for and my friend said it’s not the transmission... it’s actually coming up bad knock sensor... me and my friend changed the old knock sensor which was $80 bucks and now my Jaguar runs like a champ!
Great video, thanks. I enjoyed my manual 2006 3.0 Sovereign for over 3 years, it was incredibly reliable. I did all my own maintenance on it, including the rear arb bushes, brakes and a couple of O2 sensors. It was actually quite easy to work on, although the rear pre-cat sensor was a bitch! Lol. The sills were completely clean and rust free, a spot of waxoyl will help to keep them in good order. Hope it went to a good home :-)
Why to the shocks wear out so fast?
I have a rough ride on my 2006 at 34,000 miles. Purchased in 2014.
Is it normal to have such a bumpy ride and feel every crack on the road?
The shocks are probably good - it will be the bushes that are worn - they are 12 years old now and the rubber degrades. Also check the ARB bushes.
My 2.0ltr diesel has done 250k never had an issue due to poor manufacturing...still returns 45 miles per gallon or more on a run...brakes, tyres and bushes only which is normal wear and tear, but I live up a very bumpy mountain road in Southern Spain so is expected.
does it sound like a bag of nuts and bolts sometimes, when idling? My 2.0 TDCI diesel does and it has only done 69,000 miles?
I don't know anything about the diesel version. Mine will tick if the engine oil gets low. Also check the gearbox oil has been changed recently.
Hi!
I`m interested in buying one from 2002-2003, and i really want it o be the v6 i`m not sure about 2.5 or 3.0 litre. What do you recommend? How much MPG you get or L/100Km? I hear it has a problem with fake air intake and messes with the MPG.
Thank you very much !
PS: sorry if I misspelled something . second language .
+Claudiu Constantin Petrescu
My 2003 X-Type 3.0 AWD Automatic, need 14-15 Liter in the City and at Highway (Autobahn) between (9-20 Liter).....
+prozesswissen Thank you man. I think i will go for the 2.5 or the rare 2.1 v6 ......road taxe and stuff.
+Claudiu Constantin Petrescu
I bought this car in 2009 with 70.000km and i pay 6000-7000€ only for repairs at the last 7 years!!! This quality of this car is not the best.... I wish i never bought this car :(
prozesswissen
sorry to hear that. i dont think that all the x type are that bad ......i gues u were out off luck. 6-7k is alot of money . with that money u can buy a really nice car :)
+Claudiu Constantin Petrescu . I get a steady 28 MPG. I drive quite fast and like to use the power. The 3 litre is supposed to be very thirsty so I decided against it. The thing to remember is that only the 2.5 and 3.0 are four wheel drive all the others are two wheel drive. I have been in a 2.2 and it was underpowered. I paid £2000 for my car over two years ago and I've spent about £600 on parts and repairs including new tyres and shocks.
My 03 XTYPE has a DSC error that just wont go away? Any suggestions ?
The DSC is tied to the ABS. It is likely one of the front or rear sensors for the ABS is no longer working. A common fault is for the metal bracelets to rust away and fall off.
Still worth buying the 2001 model ?
If the car has been looked after and has had the correct maintenance I think they are still worth buying. The most expensive things are rust in the sills, worn suspension and dodgy electrics. Most parts are actually cheap and easy to get. I discovered Europarts not long ago so I can walk in their shop and have the part straight away.
I Have A2002 Jaugar xType where's the fuse box locked under Dash or Under the the hood What fuse #
I am not sure what you are looking for. The fuse box diagrams are in the owners manual that comes with the car. Or you can download it. Fuses start at Chapter 6-15. www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/CarPDFFiles/JaguarXType/X-Type%20Owners%20Guide.pdf
www.jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepairPhotos/CarPDFFiles/JaguarXType/X-Type%20Owners%20Guide.pdf. Chapter 6-15.
Severe corrosion of the inner and outer sills on both sides cost me £1350.00 for the MOT on my 11 year old X type with other steering joints too. The horror carried on at 129k miles with suspension and other joint repairs that I thought would be the end - but it came to the point of selling it with the fear of more problems ( the clutch being the worst one ). Sold it it for £500 to make a quick sale. Lost over £3000 !
So much wanted to own the Jaguar as I've never owned one in 45 years of motoring, but it's one make that will never be considered by me. Everyone kept reminding me it wasn't jag anyway...
Bill. Cornwall....
Some are definitely better than others. I've had both sills welded but it was only £80 a side. I think they are fragile and the suspension does wear out. 129k is not bad service though for a heavy AWD car. Cornwall has some challenging conditions and roads.
They fixed a lot of the rust issues in 04, they also fixed transmission and transfer case linkage issues in 04. I had to get rid of my 02 because the sills were horribly rusted out, but I plan on getting an 05 or newer in the future. X-Types are my favorite car.
This video taught me that the x-type is a Jag with a transverse engine ! I wouldn't have guessed .
What does that mean?
When you say “go wrong” - much of it is routine maintenance. As far as I am able, I always loosen or remove many screws, nuts & bolts, grease them and put them back. This helps enormously on many tasks at a later stage. An amount of Vaseline on chrome parts and water ingress points. (Cars in Bermuda fail MOT, required every 6 months, if they have rust on them - surrounded by salt water it’s difficult to avoid too, except with Vaseline which helps a great deal!). Silicone spray (Lidl £1.99) is very useful to stop those annoying squeaks. Lovely cars. I have the XJ6 Executive (2006) Petrol Model. Still a beautiful ride, but starting to cost money now. Latest maintenance was rear suspension arms & bushes, front discs & pads, reversing sensor (1 = £50) and it came to £1300. With £500 a year Road Tax and total expenditure exceeding £3000 a year, its an expensive luxury! But luxury it is and, when all said & done, its a beautiful looker, safe and slow cruising. Cheers.
You are so right. But when the cars get old (well past their warranties) the rubber components start to fail in the suspension and the plastics on the electrical circuits and sensors break up. All the gearbox oils MUST be changed at 60,000 miles or they will fail. The real killer however is rust. The plastic sills ensure the steel ones turn into collanders.
Hey nice vid, had a question about the engine management light code that you had? i just bought like this and have a check engine light. The person i bought the car from replaced a bunch of gaskets and the water pump just like you so im thinking it could be the same thing.
These cars seem prone to air intake leaks especially after a cold snap. Check all the joints and maybe put a little Hylomar sealant on the pipes. Scotty Kilmer and Chris Fix do some good videos on how to find leaks with engine starting fluid.
How to fix cruise control unavailable?
This doesn't apply to my car as it does not have cruise control. These guys have lots of good ideas but i bet you have a split air intake pipe somewhere. www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/2002-jaguar-x-type-cruise-not-available-38947/
It stem's from a fault, sometimes intermittent, sometimes prolonged. Intermittent will go away usually with some time during operation, prolonged will not go away during operation, and can sometimes be resolved with turning the vehicle off and back on again.
we have problem in computer x-type the leve of benz 3 degree if u have any information send notes to our we need any note because in iraq dont have any information about this wrong
Do you have a code number that we can find?
I had one 2.5 automatic (people askt why i buyit) was hard to make them understand why, now i am more happy i had that car hearing from you the same think about style, bhp, curves. i lostit in germany (accident, after 3 hits(SUV, parapet,truck) me,my wife pregnant and unader person without any scratch) i want to hardware AND SAFE
I always hear that jags are tough.
what model is the fault reader? cant quite make it out , thanks
If you put CAN OBD 2 into ebay loads of them will come up. I bought a Maxiscan one which is now only £14.
hey guys, i am looking to buy x-type .. i have one near 2004 .. 2.5 V6 auto, AWD.. and i want to know if they were making 2WD models with petrol engines.. cause i heard abou some problems with AWD in this jag i am not sure
As far as I know ONLY the 2.5 and 3.0 V6 petrol versions have 4WD. There is a 2.1 (badged 2.0) V6 petrol that is 2WD. However it is only 157/165bhp so a bit a sluggish and thirsty against other 2.0 cars (so the reviews say). Personally I don't think its worth having an X Type without AWD and if the gearboxes are oil changed there should be no problems. Perhaps other people know more about it.
thanks mate.. i will most likely call some jag mechanic to inspect the car, in here where i live these jags can be
unexpectedly costly, cause of image of premium brand
by the way, nice video (y)
Thanks. I hope it helps. If you do buy it have all the oils changed - especially the gearbox, transfer box and rear diff and then it will be good for another 60K miles.
Just bought one today for 900 dollars no issues just paint problems all wheel drive
How is it now
hi there do you know the name of the scanner i need to buy off ebay cheers mate
+jaguarxtypeandstuff If you put CAN OBD 2 into ebay loads of them will come up. I bought a Maxiscan one which is now only £14.
cheers buddy
Notes from Spac8 - don't be put off. the early '04 cars are the worst, the later ones don't rust and are much more reliable. my friends '05 3.0 has been with him for 185,000 miles (total, 208,500) and the only things it has ever had is a new clutch and one injector caused by a batch of bad fuel. my uncle had one new in '06 and sold it this year, 100,000 miles and the only thing that ever went on that was the rear roll out cover for the boot (estate). also, if you get an auto v6, you have no cambelt and no clutch to worry about! on the lookout for a '05-'07 diesel see myself for my next car. the diesel engines are also the Ford engine and totally bulletproof, don't know where you got the idea that the Mondeo is unreliable, far from it!
The diesel engines also have chain-driven camshafts, so no worries there :) If you're still looking for a diesel, get the 2.2 - the 6th gear really makes a difference.