Top 20 1997 Jaguar XK8 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Jerry, this is an older request, but I will try to help trouble shoot it for you. First, check the fuses for the top. Your manual should show you where it is, or which one it is, but the fuse box is in the passenger cabin. If that is okay, then you'll have to remove the switch and unplug it. With a small wire "jumper" jump the terminal at the wiring harness. One is hot, the other, usually the black wire, is ground. Does the top motor activate? If yes, it is the switch (most common) if not, it could be the motor. Unless you are a very good DIY'er, this is as far as you might go without experienced help. Wires could be pinched, the motor could be bad, or the pump might be dead. Lots of things from that point on, (mice chewing wires- frequent for a car stored over a winter). The switch is the most replaced, tough. Pray for the easy fix! Let us know what you do to resolve this (or what you did to resolve it back in March 2014)

The dealer will have a clear adhesive they recommend and sell over their parts counter. If they do not, ask the person behind the counter, and quite often they will have a recommendation. I might use clear silicone, but I'd prefer the recommended adhesive. Good luck and let us know your outcome so others may share.

Youll have to take it to the dealer, and trust me, I do not recommend the dealer ever, so I dont write this lightly.

On the 5-speed used 1996/7-2002 it is under the hood in the right compartment next to the firewall under the lift-out cover. Not sure if it is inside the large box with the ECM (cover to box held by 4 torx fasteners - next to and partly under the edge where the hood rests). It may be just in front of this box mounted vertically. I am going by the picture in the Electrical Manual found here: http://www.captainjaguarscathouse.com/Electrical_Reference.htm .Recommend you join the forum here:http://www.jaguarforums.comJohn

remove plastic gearchange cover four clips use small plastic blade down each side about 20mm from each end to release, disconnect switch connectors.remove 4 screws and metal retainers, may have spacing washers underneath.remove veneer j gate surround.remove rear centre console end held by clips just pry off carefully,remove 4 torx screws now exposed. remove centre console you may have to disconnect electrical connectors depending on vehicle spec.cig lighter on all,it will then enable the audio unit fixings to be removed make sure you remove the gearshift from P and disconnect battery before you start work

It could be the brake pedal switch, it often occurs it fails in our kitty. If your car (as mine) is equipped with a cruise control, this could be associated with the msg "cruise control not available" too (or something similar).
In this case you can fix (or change) that switch. The worst is to dismount it... ;-)

Good chance

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intake runner open or closed longer than expected ..p1517 code jaguar xk8

Blockage will cause this, Thermostat, Bad Water Pump, Blown Head Gasket....HEAD GASKET is the Biggie.. Why did you change the Water Pump?Pressure from the Engine (Blow by) will do exactly this...

If you don't see any external leaks, the engine is burning coolant out the exhaust pipes.

if you have the radio code just turn the radio on enter the 4 numbers and the radio should just come on. Hope this helps.

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

Google it

REMOVE ANY TRIM, CENTER NUT, AND RENT A STEERING WHEEL PULLER AT AUTOZONE....PULL WHEEL

Hi Mike..we just bought a 97 xk8 with the same problem. Simple fix. Remove the carpet on the right side of the trunk, above the cd changer. You'll see the pump. We were able to top off the fluid using a turkey baster and a flex-straw. Make sure you have the correct hydrolic fluid and just **** some into the baster, attach the flex-straw to the end and bend it into the fill hole on top of the pump. Super simple. Worked like a charm. Roof raising and lowering like new.

Gurl, valet mode be makin sho dey go runnin ur carrra round da hood really fast. It bees puttin a lil sumpin sumpin to the the engine so dey don't be going so fast. It do be a good thang cept when u gots a craving foe popeyes chiken !

sounds like a bad switch , had a late model lincoln , do the same to me

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Take off dash panel and check harnesses connections and ground wires.

I'm not 100% sure on Jags, but on a domestic vehicle you have to clear the code with a scan tool. You should be able to call any Jaguar service center and get a quick answer.

Before you dig too deep into your purse check the oil pressure switch itself.