Makes me feel better that I can rest a bit know the transmission isn't needing my attention "right now".

I "do believe" I have to replace the connector because of a slight leak. I still need to investigate first the source.

Thanks again.

 

NP.

How are your tires?
Tire rack has continental dws 285/35 rears on closeout for $183, paid $324 for same tire last fall, if you want a all season tire, I like the wider, more contact patch for winter.

 

Tires are about 60% tread. I'm planning on rotating them tomorrow, so I'll get a closer look.

 

Make sure they are not directional tires before you swap them side to side.

 

Unless unmount flip and remount.

 

Tires look good. Cleaning the wheels a bit more as I have them off for the tire rotation but, still lots of brake dust to remove.

Fronts are Goodyear Eagle Sports (All-seasons). Size 225/40R18 with 7/32" tread remaining.

Rears are Goodyear Eagle Sports (All-seasons). Size 255/35R19 with 8/32" tread remaining.

Rear brake pads and rotors good. Rear shocks good, no leaks.

Front shocks good, no leaks. Steering stabilizer good.

Front brakes worn, will be replacing as I continue on the tire rotation job.

 

If you replace with ceramic pads, your dust problem will be solved!

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What trunk light? THe interior light?
And if so, how do you KNOW it is always on?



ANd if it is on because the trunk lid switch is indicating that the trunk is open, then your top won't go down by design.

 

The light that is in the interior of the trunk. The light doesn't go out for 10+ minutes based on putting me being stuffed in the trunk (actually I put the phone in the trunk doing a video).

Good to know I could find an answer to the top not working.

 

Wish I coulda. Store only had Premium OEM pads. Actually that's OK by me as I put ceramics on my daily driver and now my rotors are warped.

Brake job done.

 

In all my years of doing brake jobs I never heard of warped rotors caused by ceramic brake pads. Warped rotors have many causes, some of which are lack of proper torque of lug nuts/bolts, calipers needing service from sticking pistons which cause uneven pad wear (and when a brake job is done the rotors were already warped and not checked/replaced), damaged hub/caliper mounts or loose (to name a few common causes). Glad you got the brake job done!


I tried searching for warped rotors caused by ceramic pads, but did not find any results that people wrote about. If you have a source, can you post the link so I may educate myself some?

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You maybe correct. The rotors could have been warped before I did the brakes and now seem more pronounced. The rotors on these "newer" cars are a bit less than they use to be in terms of girth...

 

Yes, another fix complete.....

Replaced the broken mirror switch in the console. Hardest part was removing the parking brake handle cover.

Thanks again to the "How to articles".

 

I have found this forum, to be the BEST forum I EVER belonged to. I have belonged to quite a few in the many years of trying to help friends with their vehicles. Not so much lately, but I get @ 14 annual birthday wishes from all the ones that keep me in their databases. Many I don't remember the PW to! I hope this forum lasts way beyond my parting of my XF, that's for sure! Most valuable, it is...

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So sayeth Yoda ! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

Got hit with the "Crickets on Crack" Monday (3/27/17). Twice on Monday and again on Thursday.

My "quick fix" - remove siren/alarm from cowl windshield area. After doing this, the dash switch for "anti-tow" now blinks when the Crossfire is locked from the door. Remember, the fob does not function (yet).

I think this is normal, is it? Switch did not flash prior to me yanking out the crickets.

 

OK, tried again, Trunk light is functioning.......

Yeah....

 

One step forward, Ollie's had wiper blades on sale ($3.99 each). Driver side takes a 20", passenger side takes a 22".

Originals were long gone, but these are "aero styled".

 

Pulled the Cabin Filter today, yuck. Lots of leaves.

I'll get on one on order. Two Phillips screws. Nice instructions in the How To section.

Thanks for spending my money.

 

New chores completed. Did the "Sticky Key Mod" and the "PizzaGuy Trunk lock Mod". Had to do this PizzaGuy mod after attempting to work on the top again. Had to pull the left licence plate light to gain access to pull the emergency handle.

I also removed the seats to "really clean" under the seats. Previous owner loved Doritos and french fries. Found a $1.38 in change, so it was a profitable day.