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by PhilA
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

The 'track' and position numbers should be green, I think it only comes on with the lights. i only noticed as the S for sport looked illuminated but I couldn't see the button next to that for the cruise (if yours has it). Ah, okay. No the track doesn't light up green. The cruise button is also burn...
by PhilA
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

Well, that was easy.
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Dash out, bulbs out. All four will be changed, one only left working, the third the filament broke as I pulled it.

I'll get some more bulbs

Phil
by PhilA
Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

Eww that does look shyte doesn't it? Gear selector lights out too? or just too bight to see them? those & the switches behind the gearstick are surface mount LEDs I think, so no issue to a man of your skills. Ignition was off. On, it lights the position up red. Should it have more than that?
by PhilA
Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

Ahh, I can't recall the make of the premium sound system but pretty sure it's not Alpine. I think Hardon Karmon & Bose depending on the age. If it's the original headunit then there's a switch on it somewhere to swap between the two types, I think it changes if the internal amp is used or not. ...
by PhilA
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

The driver's seat is memory. The front cushion motor operates but doesn't move the cushion up or down. The hesdrest motor doesn't run at all, but I hear the relay operating when I move the switch. The amp is an Alpine, the nose of which sticks through the back left wheel cover. There's also a big bl...
by PhilA
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

Battery and associated fancy computer controlled charger arrived. 20240417_161335.jpg Hooked it all up and put it to charge. It's sucking down the juice because it's been boxed up a while. 20240417_155602.jpg Windows, mirrors, sunroof, all of the passenger seat and all but 2 motors on the driver's s...
by PhilA
Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:04 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain
Replies: 1962
Views: 648698

Re: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain

The aerodynamics of the car are bad enough, as is.
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Yesterday morning was nice.
by PhilA
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: What did you do today?
Replies: 15651
Views: 3157649

Re: What did you do today?

More leather ointments arrived. Did nothing with them.
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Instead, I bought a camcorder.
by PhilA
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:13 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

Interestingly, my wife doesn't seem averse to the idea of repainting it.
by PhilA
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
Replies: 44
Views: 945

Re: Y2k Jag XJ8

On a more positive note I spent a little while with some Otter Wax leather salve and massaged the seats. They sucked it up like a sponge. I used the whole tin just on the back seat alone. Ordered some more, and some oil to keep it in good condition afterward. It's nice leather, surprising that it's ...