Jaguar XK8 - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals - Page 9

most cars if you plug the battery in with the key in ignition and turned to run before plugging in this will usually bypass the alarm. If its an aftermarket alarm i dont know each one is different. remove that thing if its an aftermarket alarm and you dont have the fob.

For serpentine belt routing diagram, click the link below:--- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/06/serpentine-belt-routing-diagram-jaguar.html ----------- This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.

The timing is determined by the BCM (the Body Control Module) based on sensors that determine the position of the elements of the roof and the windows. If the timing is off then either some of the sensors are sending bad data (or none at all) or the firmware of the BCM is corrupted.
So no, there is no way to do a reset because that possibility simply doesn't exist. You first need to find out what caused the bad timing by testing the sensors and the BCM with a special code reader. Then you need to replace the failed sensors or fix their wiring and finally reload a new firmware in the BCM. This is a job that only a very well equipped repair shop can do (or a dealer) so a visit to one is mandatory.

Buy a cheap battery charger that plugs into the lighter socket. The battery will come up enough to pop the trunk. If you are in a hurry, you could power up the system under the hood by attaching 12v to ground and the back of the alternator if you know how.

start the car turn the radio on scroll to the station you want then push and hold the preset button 1 thru 9 untill it beeps then go to the next station you want to set and do the same.

window is off track or the regulator is bad, you will need to remove the panel and inspect the window and regulator, if it is the regulator you will see a loose cable. Good Luck Tim

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6003525-abs_traction_control_lights . These are genericinstructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

P1000 JAGUAR - On Board Diagnostic System Readiness Test Not Complete, this is known as the OBD2 drive cycle.


Possible causes - The vehicle is new from the factory.
- Battery or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) had recently been disconnected.
- An OBD monitor failure occurred before completion of an OBD drive cycle.
- PCM Detected Trouble Codes (DTC) have recently been cleared with a scan tool.
When is the code detected? If DTC P1000 is triggered after DTCs have been cleared, all engine management OBD diagnostic monitor drive cycles have not been cleared. P1000 JAGUAR Description The On Board Diagnostic (OBD) monitors are performed during the OBD Drive Cycle. P1000 is stored in continuous memory if any of the OBD monitors do not carry out their full diagnostic check.

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The fuse for the cig lighter is located in the primary fuse box. Primary junction box is locations on the right side of the instrument panel.

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You did not mention the model and the year of the car. However you can check the passenger compartment fuse panel. It is located behind the cover on the passenger side of the dash.

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Check for ground issues, run temp ground to the area for diagnostic purposes. If the issue resolves repair grounds in this and other similar areas.

In the power steering pump. Open the hood - the pump will likely be on the right hand side (looking rearward) and it will have a large pulley with a belt on it. It will have a large cap (1 inch or so) that is easily removed. It may say Power Steering on the top. It will have a dip stick attached to the cap.

Find where the drain pipe exits the car - normally under or by the wheel arch/ lower engine frame. check it is not blocked with debris as the pipe end often has a soft moulded section which is designed to stop blow-back but allow water to pass. if this is okay try blowing UP the pipe to clear obstructions. hope this helps - good luck

There are only two bolts that hold the power steering pump one is the main bracket and the other is the adjustment and by the way youll have to remove the 2 belt in front if any are there. 1 remove the belts. 2 reove the power steering hose.3. take bolts out the attatchiment to block bolt out. 4 take out the adustment bolt. remove the pump. install in the reverse order, By the way power steering on jaguar has what they call morning sickness that when it stiff then unstiff as it is driven if the steering is not being assisted then you are going to have replace rack n pinion. In my opinion with jaguar,your rack n pinion is faulty.let me no there is a way to test the pump. Heres how turn the wheel and remove some fluid when the pump is low does it churn and foam the fluid? If yes do the rack n pinion. leave the pump alone

Hi, can you have someone watch the engine while you crank it? The starter not engaging is one possibility. Another is a separated flexplate. Either way, if the engine isn't turning, you will have to remove the starter. You can easily test the starter buy reconnecting the terminals after removal. Check to see if the gear is moving up the shaft. If not, replace. If starter is OK, look into tranny to see if flexplate is loose. Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

Lots of things can cause this warning - from engine faults (misfires) to actual g/box faults - get the codes scanned to see what faults are being logged this will give a good service shop a idea of what is going on. - hope this helps

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome. First, you want to make sure you have everything hooked up. Check all wires, sensors, and grounds first.

Hello
There are just a few things that cause the transmission to slip here is the list.
1.Low fluid level, check the level hot with transmission in neutral
2. Low fluid caused loss of hydraulic pressure to the forward clutch pack drum or low pressure caused by internal seal leaks in the front pump or fluid pressure galleries.
3. Worn forward clutch plates.
The last two problems will require an overhaul of the transmission or installation of a manufactured unit.
Based on the symptoms you have and assuming you have had the fluid level checked and it is ok you will need to replace or rebuild the transmission. It is a hard fact that once an automatic transmission starts to slip it is usually done. What can you do to possibly extend the miles a little further? Have the fluid flushed and a new filter installed in the transmission may help.

i am sure this vehicle has a key slot and its behind the emblem ,seem to remember this question before and i wasnt sure but they posted a answer and their was a key hole behind the jaguar chrome strip thats across the boot lid ,but this may have been a different year ?? but as the battery is in the boot it must have access if it goes flat

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Beneath the handbrake level there would be a small electric/electronic switch which must have got damaged and need to be replaced. There's one more serious concern sometimes when the main brakes malfunction the same indicator glows so better get your vehicle's entire braking system thoroughly checked.

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be sure that the cams are not on the engine when you rotate the engine . this will damage the valve train. there are 3 tools needed to set up the timing,
crankshaft setting peg #303-531
camshaft locking tool #303-530
chain tensioning tool #303-532
mitchell on demand 5 has a really good step by step with diagrams on how to set up your engine, you may try some of the shops in your area to see it they would run off a copy.
Good luck,