XJ Diesel DPF Issue - Outraged
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I have considered that but the ones that I would trust to remap my car don't also cut out the DPF. I would have to get that done prior.
And overall the cost isn't any lower than getting it removed, cleaned and refitted. For the time I will keep the car that would be preferable.
I'd also not be happy about selling a car with a 'mod' like this without disclosing it and that might rule out some potential buyers.
And overall the cost isn't any lower than getting it removed, cleaned and refitted. For the time I will keep the car that would be preferable.
I'd also not be happy about selling a car with a 'mod' like this without disclosing it and that might rule out some potential buyers.
Thought I would give an update for general info
I rejected the jag offer of 40% off as it was far cheaper to get my local Indy to remove the DPF and take to Maidenhead specialists for a thorough bench clean
They showed it was only 60 5% ish blocked so the Jag's onboard and dealer diagnostics are clearly crap to say ti was totally blocked. They got it to 99% flow rate so it's back on the car. Then took it back to Jag for the throttle body but all of a sudden they relented and opted to clean it instead of replace. They did that for just £80+VAT which was very fair so they probably wanted to see the back of me
Total outlay less than £470 for the lot
Trouble is that although the same shouldn't happen for another 4-5 years or 25k miles it has put me off bothering with it. I use my 14 year old XK most of the time now and will sell the XJ. Shame as it's a cracking car and if I could find a V8 2016+ car for similar money would go for that but with so many great cars out there, probably not. Thinking AMG C class, another BMW X6M like I had before, a Mustang or even a Kia Stinger V6 twin turbo which really impressed me especially for the money
I rejected the jag offer of 40% off as it was far cheaper to get my local Indy to remove the DPF and take to Maidenhead specialists for a thorough bench clean
They showed it was only 60 5% ish blocked so the Jag's onboard and dealer diagnostics are clearly crap to say ti was totally blocked. They got it to 99% flow rate so it's back on the car. Then took it back to Jag for the throttle body but all of a sudden they relented and opted to clean it instead of replace. They did that for just £80+VAT which was very fair so they probably wanted to see the back of me
Total outlay less than £470 for the lot
Trouble is that although the same shouldn't happen for another 4-5 years or 25k miles it has put me off bothering with it. I use my 14 year old XK most of the time now and will sell the XJ. Shame as it's a cracking car and if I could find a V8 2016+ car for similar money would go for that but with so many great cars out there, probably not. Thinking AMG C class, another BMW X6M like I had before, a Mustang or even a Kia Stinger V6 twin turbo which really impressed me especially for the money
Your update does seem to highlight how main dealers tend to be guided by whatever the system tells them and it isn't always foolproof.
The Stinger is an under-rated car which I'm sure would sell in bigger numbers if it had an Audi badge on it, such are many people's priorities these days. Funny old world.
The Stinger is an under-rated car which I'm sure would sell in bigger numbers if it had an Audi badge on it, such are many people's priorities these days. Funny old world.
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