Start/Stop button replacement.

[Bogrotter]

Hi all, I've recently got my F Type.
The car having done a few miles has a grubby start/stop button & despite trying various cleaners, it's still grubby & the paint surface is getting damaged.
Has anyone had experience in replacing the button?
Is it a big job, having the whole assembly replaced or can the button just be flicked out & new one fitted?

[cj10jeeper]

Easy job. Just one piece of trim and the button pops out as a direct replacement consisting of the button and surrounding trim ring
I changed from the Amber to black and silver

[PussCat]

I remember a thread about this on the american f-type (x152) forum. Find it and search for the thread entitled "Source for new Start button and paddle shifters".

Includes handy hints on how to do it.

[Big Bri]

Try the you tube link below. if it fails, type in - F Type replace start stop switch - and it should bring up a 4 minute video on how to pop open the trim and replace the switch. Looks really easy.

[Bogrotter]

That's brilliant!! Thanks for the information.
Mine's bronze so will stay with the same.
Cheers!

[Myer]

I changed mine without removing the trim, I just pulled the switch out using dental floss.

[Bogrotter]

That's an interesting approach - may give it a try!
Have priced up a new button from the local dealer & was surprised that it is only about £22. Seems cheap for a Jaguar part.

[daytona650]

Do they do an aluminium one to match the aluminium paddles?

[Bogrotter]

My paddles are bronze. - possibly because it's an S?
Haven't seen any others to compare.

[daytona650]

Aluminium Paddles were an option on V6 and V6S - i think they are standard on an R?