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Another post from a newbie - just hope you're not getting sick of me just yet :(
I have the usual wear on the bronze stop/start button, so would like to replace.
The whole switch with surround seems to cost around £50 from a dealer, but Ebay list several covers in silver/red/blue with the surround for less than a tenner, which is all that is needed.
However, I don't think these are any good for our cars, are they?
I've removed the switch tonight and the black surround seems to be integrated with half of the switch assembly, so the surround on Ebay will be no good.
Also, are these switch covers able to be fitted? Has anyone tried this approach and can the actual button itself be removed from the switch assembly?
I'm thinking that I'd like to use a silver button and forget the silver surround, using the standard black bezel (which would be a cheap way of rectifying the problem).
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I think you've answered your own question...top-tip, don't fit cheap, chonky Chinese crap. Try Rimmer or a non stealer option.
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Had the same problem with my stop start button. Started peeling and a gooey mess.
Got a new replacement from Britcar, think it was about £25.00. Easy to fit.
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You might want to think about longer term if you plan to remove all the bronze bits. To me they look dated. Did it on mine and used the later start stop, dynamic slider switch and SVR alloy paddles. All retro comparable.
As above never go cheap - do it right and once only
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SESH wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 11:50 am Had the same problem with my stop start button. Started peeling and a gooey mess.
Got a new replacement from Britcar, think it was about £25.00. Easy to fit.
Mike
Mike, would you be so kind as to send me the link, because I'm only seeing switches on their site for around the £50 or £60 mark, i.e. similar to a main dealer?
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cj10jeeper wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 1:49 pm You might want to think about longer term if you plan to remove all the bronze bits. To me they look dated. Did it on mine and used the later start stop, dynamic slider switch and SVR alloy paddles. All retro comparable.
As above never go cheap - do it right and once only
Completely agree that they do look dated.
It's strange that this colour was chosen, because it doesn't look particularly good compared to the rest of the interior.
Mine's a 2014, so would like the alloy look too if possible and would eventually like to replace the paddles and dynamic switch.
You don't happen to have the part number I would need for the switch would you, or what do I ask for at the dealer's parts counter?
An alloy stop/start switch for an F Type?
Thanks.
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Jaguar F Type Mode Control Switch search on Google or EBay should get what you need
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alistair64 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 9:01 pm
SESH wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 11:50 am Had the same problem with my stop start button. Started peeling and a gooey mess.
Got a new replacement from Britcar, think it was about £25.00. Easy to fit.
Mike
Mike, would you be so kind as to send me the link, because I'm only seeing switches on their site for around the £50 or £60 mark, i.e. similar to a main dealer?
Hi,
Just looked up my records and it was bought from Britcar in Ipswich.
Price on the invoice is £18.98, plus shipping of £3.20, plus VAT of £3.80 totalling £25.98
Just checked on same website with part number T2R42910 and price is now £60 odd plus VAT!!!
I bought it 15 June 2020.
Wow haven't prices increased!!
Interestingly Jaguar Classic have it listed for £18.98 plus VAT but not available online. https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.co ... witch.html

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Britcar went through a period of administration and have been recently reborn. Maybe they were underselling too much in the current climate!

Relevant thread on the US forum .... https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-ty ... ost2526999
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SESH wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 11:26 pm
alistair64 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 9:01 pm
SESH wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 11:50 am Had the same problem with my stop start button. Started peeling and a gooey mess.
Got a new replacement from Britcar, think it was about £25.00. Easy to fit.
Mike
Mike, would you be so kind as to send me the link, because I'm only seeing switches on their site for around the £50 or £60 mark, i.e. similar to a main dealer?
Hi,
Just looked up my records and it was bought from Britcar in Ipswich.
Price on the invoice is £18.98, plus shipping of £3.20, plus VAT of £3.80 totalling £25.98
Just checked on same website with part number T2R42910 and price is now £60 odd plus VAT!!!
I bought it 15 June 2020.
Wow haven't prices increased!!
Interestingly Jaguar Classic have it listed for £18.98 plus VAT but not available online. https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.co ... witch.html

Mike
Wow, you did very well then!
I'm confused by the Jaguar Classic listing of £18.98 + VAT, because they're quoting this price, but then saying you have to contact your dealer to purchase.
Well, if I contact my local dealer, they're going to be quoting me £60 odd quid, so where does this £18.98 come from?
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