20 Most Recent 1997 Jaguar XK8 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

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3355 Name is D.A.Wain.

when you install them DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR BARE HANDS that causes them to blow out faster because of the oil o your hands you can do that with those kind of bulbs

Last year my car suddenly overheated while idling to the point the coolant tank exploded. I took it to a foreign car repair shop where they replaced the coolant tank and put in another thermostat. It didn't make it home before it overheated again. I took it to the Jag dealership where they felt that my hoses had expanded to much during the overheat so they replaced all of my hoses to a tune of $1000. Three months later it overheated again. I took it to another foreign car repair shop where they discovered the real culprit. An impeller had broken off of my waterpump, I had a blockage in my radiator, and I had a short in one of the coolant fans that made it only work part of the time. So about $2400 later my car has been coolant issue free for about 2 years now. Good luck and I hope this helps.

youer stability trecktion control unit is at fault it controles- engine- trens and brakes sys

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the top motor can be tested energizing it directly. This test is better done by a mechanic, a car electrician or a body fitter, since there is risk to damage more parts in case something goes wrong.
If you have multiple problems, then I do not think the problem is the motor.
Windows and top are controlled by the same module BPM / BCM (body processor module/Body control module). This part is a metal box with two rectangular shaped connectors, and controls different chassis functions.
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I had similar problem but worse. Mine would not reverse uphill! I changed oil and filter in torque converter and solved the problem.

either your "double-crossover flow" radiator is plugged or if you have excessive pressure when you remove radiator cap its got a bad head gasket,then start checking your oil for signs of milky looking oil and foaminess then you got BIG troubles ahead

Hi! Was the thermostat and other items replaced due to this overheating? you say coolant level full? maybe your header tank is full but the system isn't? Try bleeding the system. From cold, start the engine with radiator/header tank cap OFF stay with the vehicle and have some very warm water handy. DON'T look over the filler but watch it as the car gets to operating temperature if the water drops drastically top it up with warm water again stay with the car it may take a long time to level out. If the car is bubbling furiously and doesn't want to settle then possible HEAD GASKET Failure or Water pump.
Does your oil look milky on the dipstick? is there an excessive amount of water coming out of the exhaust? are your hoses swelling with radiator/header tank cap on at operating temp?
Sorry to be the possible bearer of bad tiding if the Gasket has gone, but better to sort it now than cause irreprable damage?

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You need to install a new thermostat. The stat is located at the lower end of the top radiator hose within the water outlet. After the stat is installed, run the car with the radiator cap off for about 20 minutes checking and adding coolant as the air is pushed out of the system. Keep a eye on the coolant level over the next few weeks to insure the system does not have a leak which could be why you had this problem in the first place. The
thermostat is more than likely stuck shut from the overheat. Have to be changed.
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There are a few possibilities as to the cause, bad thermostat, low coolant level, inefficient water pump, restricted / clogged radiator, and so on... The reason it cools down, is the heater unit in the passenger compartment is actually a small radiator, and when you warm up the interior, you are cooling the coolant, so to speak. Also, a lot of the newer vehicles will run the electric cooling fans when the heater / defroster is on, and this will cool the car down if it is overheating due to the cooling fans not being turned "on" by the coolant temp switch. To check if it the fan circuit, let it idle in your driveway, and when the temp starts climbing, the electric fan(s) should turn on when the coolant temp is about 225 deg. farenheit. If they don't turn on then, put the heater control to defrost, and then, if the fan(s) come on, you know where to start looking...
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Most hood latches are operated by a metal cable in a sheath. It may be broken. You'll have to access it from underneath the vehicle in the front.

Sorry about this but there is no way you can but a used car without spending money to put it in order.

But this is a very minor issue. It is the fuel pump and the spark plugs that needs replacement.

Good luck.

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do you see any visible reddish in color in the vehicle or on the floor ?

Has someone been working under the dash? It sounds (no pun intended) like the speakers are not connected to the radio. Have you checked the wiring to make sure that all is connected as it should be?

just double check that something didnt get jambed back there behind the seats and nothing is restricting it from comeing all the way up have someone control up and down then watch to see if its binding up some where this should be a smooth transaction

check your lock relays located in the interior fuse panel. Sometimes the actual connections to the fuse block can come lose and the relays wont work properly. My 2000 silverado did the same thing till i bent the pins on the relay for a tighter fit.
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