I have just started up a YouTube Channel called JagznTech of course. It has a number of videos already and more to be uploaded as work continues on the XKR and the XJ6R.
It can be found either by searching Jagzntech on Youtube or the following link for the introduction video
Hi Roger
My name is Mike coffee and I have a Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0D,19 plate
I was interested in the video you did on replacing the electric struts on the XF tailgate.
First point what was the cover you had in the luggage part for the dog because I have one which is a generic cover similar to yours but not specific for the XF and it doesn’t fit that well.
The second point is I may have a problem with the struts. I have only recently bought the XF and it is under a third party warrantee which I don’t think is very comprehensive. The problem with the tailgate is it unlocks every time but does not open every time (i.e. lift up) so you have to manually try and push it up but it always closes ok. Other times it opens correctly without a problem. I thought it was because on the dash board it was saying the battery was low but the 3.0L engine starts perfect well and shows no sign of low battery. I am coming to the conclusion that the low battery has nothing to do with the issue.
Do you have add thoughts on this issue
Regards Mike Coffee
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for the comment. I purchased the cover from http://www.titancovers.co.uk/ which is specifically for the XF Sportsbrake. (Part no TBL-57E5C69F) I will say however that it came with “stick on” velcro tape that was fine on the plastic trim but did not last well on the carpet like trim which is understandable. After about a year I decided to replace the tape with trim clips which does involve drilling some holes in the trim panels but that’s much better than having a filthy boot area. If you later on decided to take out the cover you can just put the clips back in the holes and they would look OK. I also have the “Travall Guard Compatible with Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2012-2016 TDG1428 – Vehicle-Specific Dog Guard Luggage Barrier Load Separator ” from amazon which works fine.
My issue with the tailgate was that it would open fully but then drop down about 10 inches meaning it would hit you in the head or you walked into it. If you have any brown staining on the struts they are gone for sure. I too occasionally get the battery warning issue but the car does not get many longer drives. They are a bit picky on battery levels as is my XKR. Give it a good charge and see if you get the messages then.
I’ll get a photo or two of the cover fitment as soon at the weather improves as its raining/hail storm right now!
Cheers
Roger
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