F Type ear Subframe corrosion

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COUNTESS
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Jaguar finally agreed to replace the subframe on my car, but because it was just over 5 years old and out of warranty they said I would have to stand 50% of the cost, I agreed I would pay but on "parts only". They accepted and the full subframe and braces were replaced by my local Jaguar Dealer. I went to Switzerland with a nice new subframe and braces fitted at the end of May.

Job done.

Anyone else with the same problem keep pushing.

Fabulous car for touring the Swiss Alps.

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Post by dbv6s »

COUNTESS wrote:Jaguar finally agreed to replace the subframe on my car, but because it was just over 5 years old and out of warranty they said I would have to stand 50% of the cost, I agreed I would pay but on "parts only". They accepted and the full subframe and braces were replaced by my local Jaguar Dealer. I went to Switzerland with a nice new subframe and braces fitted at the end of May.

Job done.

Anyone else with the same problem keep pushing.

Fabulous car for touring the Swiss Alps.

Glad you got the car sorted, even if you had to pay towards it
Any idea on total bill for a job like this?
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Post by Blueone »

Is this still an issue with the newer F-Types? Guess there’s no way of knowing until they’re all a bit older?
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The replacement parts allegedly sort the issue, not sure which MY they started fitting them in production.
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Thanks SCM. Hopefully a MY20 is covered then...
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The SSM says:

"New spec parts include a Zinc-Nickel plated layer between paint protection and the metal substrate which provides a greater level of corrosion protection for exposed Under Body steel components, including protection against stone chipping and other environmental impacts due to Zinc-Nickel hardness properties."
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Mine was done yesterday by Matford Jaguar.
Super job by a great technician.

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Post by TOMMO »

I’ve the same issue with my 2013 26k car,waiting from 10th April to get an an answer fromJLR .Car bought from jaguar Belfast October 2018 as an approved car,serviced in April this year and asked them to check this issue,service manager hasn’t replied to JLR customer services re the info they are asking to decide if they will do a goodwill gesture.Totally disgusted.Theres a case manager or something on it now,won’t hold my breath.
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Post by Lunar »

Looks like they maybe have to take the exhaust back box off to fit the main A frame then.
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The whole system comes off. Even fit new exhaust hangers.
Over 5 hours work.

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F-Type V6S convertible MY16
Glacier Pearlescent White
Red soft top
Red electric and heated sports seats
Black dash and door cards
Red belts
Flat bottom heated wheel
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