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[Marks DTM Calib]

A feature I would REALLY like on the Jag - both of 'em - is a clock that can adjust itself. Every other bloody car has been able to since the 1980s.  No idea what JLR were smoking when they suffered CBA to implement something so simple.

.. a clock that kept decent time and didn't lose a few minutes every month or so would be a start.

.. and one that updated on the display when you're early for a meeting and parked up outside the chip shop with the radio on instead of just freezing until you're late...

Still, the XE will be nice when the firmware's finished.

You must still have the ancient BCM software, I wonder if I have any more SDD cables lying around

[Doctor Gollum]

Really interesting thread, thank you 

On a more mundane note,.what do you get fuel economy wise from the old girl?

https://youtube.com/shorts/lX1tW4gokqg?si=uCUuObHISHpE5GcN

[STEMO]

Oi! Jag drivers. Get off this thread 

[TheBoy]

A feature I would REALLY like on the Jag - both of 'em - is a clock that can adjust itself. Every other bloody car has been able to since the 1980s.  No idea what JLR were smoking when they suffered CBA to implement something so simple.

.. a clock that kept decent time and didn't lose a few minutes every month or so would be a start.

.. and one that updated on the display when you're early for a meeting and parked up outside the chip shop with the radio on instead of just freezing until you're late...

Still, the XE will be nice when the firmware's finished.

You must still have the ancient BCM software, I wonder if I have any more SDD cables lying around

I'm guessing hers is even older, being a very, very early model.

Although, everything on ours works as it should, so best leave it be with my record on updating JLR firmwares!

[STEMO]

A feature I would REALLY like on the Jag - both of 'em - is a clock that can adjust itself. Every other bloody car has been able to since the 1980s.  No idea what JLR were smoking when they suffered CBA to implement something so simple.

.. a clock that kept decent time and didn't lose a few minutes every month or so would be a start.

.. and one that updated on the display when you're early for a meeting and parked up outside the chip shop with the radio on instead of just freezing until you're late...

Still, the XE will be nice when the firmware's finished.

You must still have the ancient BCM software, I wonder if I have any more SDD cables lying around

I'm guessing hers is even older, being a very, very early model.

Although, everything on ours works as it should, so best leave it be with my record on updating JLR firmwares!

Oi! Jag drivers.....

[Doctor Gollum]

Quick update on the parts collection process...

I have been able to source the loom for the boot fridge but it's looking like the other looks are going to have to come from a suitably equipped donor and DIY.

The DIY option, whilst not ideal, isn't too horrendous as the pins/contacts and plugs are all available from MB so is feasible. It also means not having to buy them.

[omega2018]

The S Class doesn't like it when you change the date, but it will keep whatever time you set it to.

Satellite rollover release 423 fixes this

[Doctor Gollum]

The S Class doesn't like it when you change the date, but it will keep whatever time you set it to.

Satellite rollover release 423 fixes this

Ta,.I will look into that

[omega2018]

Then your clock will automatically adjust for BST/GMT.  IIRC it also automatically picks up European time zones.

Here is the discussion:

https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/setting-the-date-and-time-w221-c216.180909/

Also https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w221/872277-help-clock-problem-turn-alone.html
and https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w221/728177-can-t-set-date-time-comand.html are in my bookmark list for this.

Maybe Jags have the same issue if they get their time from satellites.

[Andy B]

It amazed me the first time the clocks changed after I got my ML & the clock didn't change  . Turned out there is a tick box that needed ticking to tell the car to change its clock ..... it's subsequently changed each BST/GMT

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

My Omega is the same. Box is ticked but the damn thing never changes, so I have to either do it myself or wait 6 months for the time to be right again. 

[Andy B]

My Omega is the same. Box is ticked but the damn thing never changes, so I have to either do it myself or wait 6 months for the time to be right again. 

IIRC the Omega had to be told NOT to use RDS to auto change the time .... 

[STEMO]

My Omega is the same. Box is ticked but the damn thing never changes, so I have to either do it myself or wait 6 months for the time to be right again. 

IIRC the Omega had to be told NOT to use RDS to auto change the time .... 

My omega, a 2.5CDX, changed the time automatically. As does/did every Vauxhall I've ever owned.

[TheBoy]

My Omega is the same. Box is ticked but the damn thing never changes, so I have to either do it myself or wait 6 months for the time to be right again. 

IIRC the Omega had to be told NOT to use RDS to auto change the time .... 

But only worked reliably if tuned to a BBC station, which is far to close to frenchy socialism for Uncle Albs....

[TheBoy]

My Omega is the same. Box is ticked but the damn thing never changes, so I have to either do it myself or wait 6 months for the time to be right again. 

IIRC the Omega had to be told NOT to use RDS to auto change the time .... 

My omega, a 2.5CDX, changed the time automatically. As does/did every Vauxhall I've ever owned.

I think the PFL might have lacked the option, but certainly was there on all MFL and FL Omegas.