Jaguar XK8 - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues - Page 3

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It is located under the panel in front of windscreen

the cause of this is the pollen / cabin filter, renew it and it will cure the problem

Are you sure it is the coolant light? The coolant system is a sealed unit and should not need topping up unless there is a leak!

Check the relays first. Make sure battery is fully charged. Low voltage can cause problems. Try owners forum for Jag.

Very old question but the answer is, they are self adjusting by a servo motor that determines ride attitude.

I understand they are not adjustable in the normal sense and are self leveling via a servo motor that determines the ride attitude and moves the lights accordingly. Find a jag owners forum as to what to do next.

not adviseable

goggle jaguar error codes gives a full list and an explanation

the level plug is on the rh side of gearbox just above exhaust 8mm allen head, get oil temp warm between 30 to 50 degrees c get assistant to move gear lever through all positions remove plug a small amount of oil should exit from level plug hole. if not top up with the correct oil

Is the key a new one? Please see link below for key stuck in cyliner lock of kaguar, not an ck8 but a jag....should be relevant to your problem http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/key-stuck-ignition-please-help-23364/

I'm not familiar with JAG but MOST cars have a switch in the front and the back that is called a fuel shutoff switch. I am going to say you may have bumped the switch and it shut off the fuel pump. The switch on most cars is located under the bumper area or around the grill area. Your best bet is to go to the local auto parts store and buy a repair manual for your car and start looking the the electrical schematic section to locate where the Fuel shutoff switch is located.

I believe one one more of your drive belts, eg alternator or A/C, needs tightening.

Sounds just like my experience with what turned out to be a bad Mass Air Flow meter. No warning, just very bad behavior from the engine, and heavy foot on throttle to get it going. Happened to my Wife. You can imagine the result when she got home. But thank goodness for cell phones!

As i understand your quest you cant open the doors? Can you open the back trunk? If so you can disassamble the back seat wall and enter this way to the car. Post back.

In the 1999 Jaguar xj8 there is a fuel cutoff switch on the passenger side right hand panel to the right of the feet. Reach over the top rear of the small panel and find a soft flexible membrane on the top of the switch and press it until it clicks.if that doesnt work,there is a fuel pump relay in the trunk fusebox that might be the problem. 1998 Jaguar XK8 fuel safety shutoff Bing images

first get in the car turn on ignition sit in the seat next to the window that does not close .close door press window switch down until window is all the way down hold your finger on the switch all the time and hold it there for 10-15 sec after the window is down then do the same but with the window going up this will reprogram the window so it knows where it is.for this fault to happen the power to the window has become disconnected, replaced battery with door open is the useual one. good luck.

Check for the fuse. https://www.google.com/search?q=1998+Jaguar+XK8&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=1998+jaguar+xk8+electrical+guide

I strongly recommend a repair manual if you DIY. Auto parts store may cary or try filepeep.com or manualslib.com

check the induction system for air leaks, the throttle body is also suspect, clean the butterfly and housing. sounds like it is all blocked up with carbon/sludge. check all the vacuum hoses try and get someone with a obd2 code reader to check for any fault codes to help give you a clue. hope this helps