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Jaguar S-type 2.7 diesel 2004 (04 plate) {this bit now added to the subject header, as per the 3 separate requests you missed}

Intermittent fault with sensor for dynamic stability control (DSC) system. Warning light appears at random intervals (every few days) saying "DSC not available".
Local Jag dealer has investigated and says sensor is faulty but just the sensor cannot be replaced - the whole DSC unit needs replacing at a cost of £690!!
This seems excessive, but does of course include huge hourly rates for main dealership.
Am I being had over here? Could a local garage do it cheaper? Can the sensor be replaced on its own?
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I have just recntly bought a V50 2.0D . The manufactuers guide states I should be doing approx 45 mpg which is what I would expect on a 2.0 Diesel.

I filled the tank up to full and so far have done approx 170 miles to half a tank, and my own workings lead me to assume that I am getting about 30mpg?

Has any other V50 drivers come accross this issue?

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Hi, I have a friend who has a problem with a Ford Mondeo 2002 2.0TDCI 130ps engine. The car appears to drive fine and pulls away with no problem. When you accelerate to approx 55mph in fifth gear then come come off the revs and sit with your foot barely touching the throttle at approx 1950 revs, the engine appears to become very lumpy, juddering infact, as if you were peppering the throttle. If you accelerate up to 2100 revs, the problem clears and it drives fine. It does this in any gear at around 1950 revs. I've heard people mention problems with flywheels, was wondering if this was a symptom or whether yhis is some kind of elctronic problem? I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but advise would be appreciated and perhaps some idea of cost to put it right.
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