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Hi:
I'm new to this forum and new to a 1997 Xk* that I have just purchased. I have to say I'm delighted with the car: it's the first Jaguar I've ever owned, but I don't think it will be the last!
For the most part the car is close to perfect however, the centre control console has a couple of issues. The blue temperature control button (down arrow) and the red temperature control button (up arrow) have are both worn down considerably thorugh lots of use and accordingly the black finish has been worn off and the blue and red base colours seep through. It's obviously not a major problem but it looks a little tacky, especially so at night when the backlight is active.
Is it possible to have these individual buttons replaced or does an entire new centre console need to be purhcased? Estimated costs?
Also the rear foglamp on/off button on the centre console appears to have no backlight. I assume a bulb is gone.
Again, is this a big job for repair?
And one last thing... The steering wheel has become quite shiny through the years of use. Can anyone recommend a good interior cleaner that could be used on the steering wheel that would return the wheel to a much more matt finish?
Minor gripes, I know, but I'm glad about that: everything else about the car is 100%!!
Thanks in advance,
K
I'm new to this forum and new to a 1997 Xk* that I have just purchased. I have to say I'm delighted with the car: it's the first Jaguar I've ever owned, but I don't think it will be the last!
For the most part the car is close to perfect however, the centre control console has a couple of issues. The blue temperature control button (down arrow) and the red temperature control button (up arrow) have are both worn down considerably thorugh lots of use and accordingly the black finish has been worn off and the blue and red base colours seep through. It's obviously not a major problem but it looks a little tacky, especially so at night when the backlight is active.
Is it possible to have these individual buttons replaced or does an entire new centre console need to be purhcased? Estimated costs?
Also the rear foglamp on/off button on the centre console appears to have no backlight. I assume a bulb is gone.
Again, is this a big job for repair?
And one last thing... The steering wheel has become quite shiny through the years of use. Can anyone recommend a good interior cleaner that could be used on the steering wheel that would return the wheel to a much more matt finish?
Minor gripes, I know, but I'm glad about that: everything else about the car is 100%!!
Thanks in advance,
K
