20 Most Recent 1998 Jaguar XJ8L - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Check fluid level first if fluid full your having first sign of trans failure

sounds like a blown head gasket. I have a 2000 doge caravan in my garage that I add water to the radiator and it pours out the the cylinder head. I have posted the pictures on my garage page. do not drive it . have it pressure tested for a head gasket

ok, if the key won't open this then the lock is jammed and if you don't want to damage anything, I know I wouldn't, I would take it to a mechanic. The jammed may have been what killed your battery if the valet trunk open was not working it may have been shorted out. There is a way to jump vehicles with the battery in the trunk like that but I am not familiar with it and if the buttin doesn't work to release the trunk it would do you no good anyway. most likely you are looking at replacing teh truck locking mechanism.

need more info about engine

The 2 buttons below the J shifter are Cruise control (Left) Sport mode (Left)

I think your right sounds like it jumped time or the belt broke. they have a timing belt..

My car show error code PO171

If this car was purchased from a dealer or used car lot you may have a change of getting your money back but if you got from a private owner you are out of luck.Also it depends on how much you paid for this car and if it was sold as is, the best bet is to go to your states lemon law on the web and read up to see if you are able to use the law.

The cover on most tanks have symbolsI assume you wouldn't reach down to get atthe power steering & would smell that fluidYou surely have filled the windshield container,with blue fluid in most caseSo that leaves the sometimes discolored &steamy coolant tankNo fluids are consumed or need topping off,you know that? Not on any vehicle,never haveJust a gimmick to get you into a repair shopIf you have to add you have a leak to repairFront & Side fender well--should have a hose fromradiator & one going to engine somewhereLook There

if you truly believe in the diagnosis AS ALLWAYS GET ALL WORK IN WRIGHTING AND FULL WARRANTY OF WORKMANSHIP AND ALL PARTS ON IF AND OR BUTTS .sorry i cant help more good luck .