Performance Active Exhaust

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I've got this option on my new XKR 5.0 but it only sounds really good when driving in dynamic mode - is this normal?

Do I need to remove the fuse as I did in my 2010 XKR 5.0?

As I said, in dynamic mode it sounds fantastic but in D or sport mode it's not as nice as my old car with the fuse pulled.

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Off to remove fuse 19..............

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That's more like it! It's even better than my previous XKR (which sounded pretty good with fuse 19 gone).

The car now growls, pops an bangs much like the F Type R - similar exhaust?

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nnick1968 said:

Is this a simple job? Or can I F**k it up?

Very simple job - the back rest panel between the rear seats needs to be pulled off. You will then have access to the fuse board required - simply remove fuse number 19.

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Patrick595 said:

The fuse on 5.0 ltr xkr is under the passenger footwell

It's actually behind the pull off back panel between the rear seats - very easy to get to!

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Patrick595 said:

Not on the 5 litre xkr it isnt

Well it was on my 09 plate 5ltr XKR and it is on my 62 plate XKR.

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Ah, ok.

So, to answer the question posed - there is no active exhaust on your XK 5.0. There is however an active exhaust on your XKR 4.2 and I think from memory the fuse is the same as the later cars i.e. fuse 19 between the rear seats.

Removing the active exhaust fuse will have a nice effect on both 4.2 and 5.0 standard exhaust cars but the transformation on 5.0 cars with the optional performance active exhaust is astounding.