Jaguar XF Auto-Boot Opening Modification

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Jaguar XF Auto-Boot Opening Modification

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Pete Day

Күн бұрын

A quick tutorial on modifying the Jaguar XF boot (trunk) remote opening gap from that set at the factory.

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@scottlindsay5747 5 күн бұрын

I’ve just bought this car 😂😂…..absolutely mad!! I’m watching the video then realise that’s the reg plate of my car!!!

@antoog 5 жыл бұрын

Just did my 2014 XF and it works a treat, I cant stop playing with it I am so pleased, thank you

@kevinpearson7423 3 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost mate

@qevdogg1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, followed your description to the letter and mine works now! Had to use a little WD40 to get the final spruce for the gas struts but all works now! Thanks again!!

@simoncowles1063 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks very much for taking the time to show us. I'm down for this.

@flibbertigibbet6200 3 жыл бұрын

The car actually did this when new. If you just replace the struts and grease all the hinges it works but with poor design not for long. Seen a few new reviews where it did it.

@carfanfan 6 жыл бұрын

Putting a link to the screws in the description would help everyone a great deal.

@PeteDay 6 жыл бұрын

Hilton, I think people should have the option to choose their own supplier in their own part of the world. The info to search for is in the video. My supplier wouldn’t ship to Australia for example. Cool videos by the way 🙂

@carfanfan 6 жыл бұрын

@@PeteDay Thanks Pete. After replacing my gas struts my trunk was opening by itself, albeit slowly. I used a similar method but different components today and now it springs to life like a jack out the box. I'll be doing a video on it with a link to your video. 😉

@carfanfan 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, seen how many views you suddenly getting? :) I put a link in my video to yours so people can see how and where to drill ;-)

@gregcy89 5 жыл бұрын

Dude that is amazing! So simple 🤩 Will try it on my Jaggy soon :S

@rpersaud100 5 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Why didn't jaguar do this in the first place.

@jasonnicholas3722 2 жыл бұрын

Why? The thought of drilling holes in the boot of my car would have given me nightmares. I cut larger holes in a rubber washer so the washer sat on the plastic peg already in place and used a little gorilla glue to hold it in place. It's less evasive.

@gray100 Жыл бұрын

I can't see how, on video, the bolt has anything to do with the gas strut. What am I missing? I pick my new xfs v6 tomorrow 😁

@MrScrimbo1 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing… how’s the xfs? Had mine 7-8 months and I love it!

@TezTezTezTezTez 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Thanks for the upload.. next weekends job 😁

@777tiswas 5 жыл бұрын

Just done mine, easy job, cheers

@ironclad57 Жыл бұрын

After doing this I also changed the struts from 50 Newtons to 60 Newtons and mine opens fully all the way up

@jamesfreshwater5112 4 жыл бұрын

Just done mine opens great thanks

@toddtaylor6862 4 жыл бұрын

Worked for me, and all working perfect, no new parts and have 2008 xf, wouldn't recommend the depth, shorter say 15mm would work

@patrickmurray3monarchterra191 5 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed thanks

@johnpoyntz6219 Жыл бұрын

Would the existing struts have improved with the introduction of the two screws? I’ve just replaced my two struts and it isn’t much different using the key fob but works much better using the boot release button inside the car.

@dashndotdiary4264 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I'm going to do it

@h.d.5288 8 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that would save me a fraction of a second every time I open the trunk!🤯 🫡

@marcelhimburg8585 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this and didn't work for me, but I realised right before I started that my screws, while being the right size, actually had 8mm heads instead of 10mm. Being impatient I decided to have a go anyways, but after doing one side I noticed there was zero difference (not like in your video) so have ordered new 10mm headed screws and will try again next week!

@xl1200r 5 жыл бұрын

Just done mine,but broke the head off one of the self tappers but it sticks out the same distance as the one that worked,maybe use a 3.5mm drill as it would be easier to cut the thread.maybe now use an extractor to remove the offending self tapper or just leave it,still works a treat though.😁

@mariusmax 4 жыл бұрын

Briliant video! 👍👍👍🍻🍻

@Johnboyjws 5 жыл бұрын

love this thank you

@scottishtopteam 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just did this to my jag and while it is better its only going up around half way, will I require new struts?

@alanpervin 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah SimonChapman, did mine on Sunday and didn’t work guess I need new struts now :(

@kevp1977 3 жыл бұрын

Any link for where to get the struts from in the uk and the bolts thanks 🙏

@grahambright7424 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just ordered the screws to complete your mod on my 2008 XF, Can I ask if you also have a fix to enable the boot lid to close as well as your boot lid appears too. I need to slam mine to make it completely close. Your advise would be appreciated. Thank you for a great video on the auto boot opening

@PeteDay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. I’m sorry that I can’t help you with the closing issue; it’s possible that one of the power cables in the boot loom may have broken. I have heard they can be repaired or the loom can be purchased for around £100

@kevinpearson7423 3 жыл бұрын

Wear can I get this done on my Xf and how much thanks kev

@sekpatakun 4 жыл бұрын

awesome..

@IzanAzman948 6 жыл бұрын

What does the bolt actually do? I dont get how it allows the boot to open fully

@PeteDay 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Azan, the depth of the bolt head puts a bit of extra tension on the spring that opens the boot which gives it the momentum to open the boot wider. If yours doesn't open fully, then lubricate the hinges and the strut pivots with light oil or silicone spray lube.

@IzanAzman948 6 жыл бұрын

Ooh, thanks Pete!

@ericr154 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@pascalfiocconi 4 жыл бұрын

@@PeteDay merci pour la méthode et les explications (XFS 2009)

@deloisrichardson6054 3 жыл бұрын

My xtype jaguar xtype I can not open the truck, it have no key hole,

@ugurarslan7876 5 жыл бұрын

Does it work on X Type?

@Leselampe 4 жыл бұрын

Did you try?

@ugurarslan7876 4 жыл бұрын

@@Leselampe no i did not. I would like to try it.

@Leselampe 4 жыл бұрын

What's holding you back

@jgvmusic8782 3 жыл бұрын

you need to replace the struts on the X-type, the ones fitted only have a 450nm rating...(Not enough)... 600nm works a treat :) and then as with the XF you need to pack the actuator with around 2mm of something to raise tension in the lid slightly to help it get moving

@ugurarslan7876 3 жыл бұрын

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@raispang6258 6 жыл бұрын

cool...

@brummiesteve590 Жыл бұрын

Explain it please.

@AsifSiraj 6 жыл бұрын

Can you not just screw into the rubber/plastic tab?

@carfanfan 6 жыл бұрын

You can't, its a flimsy little thing. Just pull it off and drill into the car. Water doesn't get there so it won't rust. You can treat it with some rustolium or even grease before putting your screw in.

@stevechapman6551 5 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. Also this mod will not make any difference if your struts are worn out and weak.

@martinhuusfelt1783 2 жыл бұрын

Just buy a new pair of gas shocks problem solved. And don't ever lubricate the shocks it doesn't need to and u just break them further down.

@stevechapman6551 5 жыл бұрын

On older cars, this by itself will not work. New struts are also required. If you choose the correct size self tapping screws which are thick but very short, there is no need to drill a pilot hole either.

@gamewithgreg 5 жыл бұрын

What do you define as an 'older car'? Is my 2012 XF too old?

@stevechapman6551 5 жыл бұрын

@@gamewithgreg Mines a 2013 and needed struts, which fixed the problem, so yes a 2012 model will probably need them too. See my post on Hiltons video.