Apparently the 5-litre "V9" engine is a serious issue. Couldn't agree more, it must be horribly unbalanced, what a crazy design.

Being as you're calling into those indies at some point, could you update us if you find out about the battery monitoring system (BMS) control module reset as there are different opinions in those links? However, it does appear to be necessary when installing a new battery as shown in the TOPIx scr...

Have a read through the numerous posts in these links regarding the BMS control module reset. There’s quite a few different opinions on it.... https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=55400#p55400 https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=50036#p50036 Hope you’ve found a good independent g...

I'm 99% sure you're right and the dealer is just trying to pull a fast one

Just had 7 year service (car has done a total of 30k miles now) at a main dealer, but they also called up to say the following: - New rear pads and discs required (despite only doing 750 miles since last service, which was carried out at a different main dealer last year and everything was all green...

KHatman wrote: ↑Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:50 pm Now that looks tempting, just wish it had the ICTP Pro (large screen) so It could have Apple car Play.

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Does sound very similar to an issue I had a while back, which was the dreaded supercharger "clonk". It was under extended warranty at the time so it was fixed via bulletin JTB00356 (North American version attached but same as the Euro version).

Sorry to divert from the conversation, but how do you find the VAP exhaust? Did you go for the valvetronic one? I believe it sounds a little deeper and reduces the rapsy noise, according to Stuart@VAP anyway. I had squeaky valves, but not stuck. I got some hight temp spray grease with a "straw...

If you want a second-hand box then you're welcome to make an offer for mine...replaced it in 2018 with a VAP equivalent after covering 18k miles (car was bought new in September 2015) and it's been mounted on the garage wall ever since as some sort of trophy!

thanks dbv6s, have you any links to the plug in please Different versions depending on your car, you can email them your VIN and they'll confirm, but this is one option: https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-interface-for-jaguar-f-type-2013-2015/ Getting mine fitte...