Po629. 2005 xk8. Plus other common probably for xk8's

ck these sites.......

https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+XK8+Convertible+top+not+operating+properly&newwindow=1&sxsrf=APwXEdfOPppygmW8ejwhnjfXMEviAHPQ_A%3A1683048270803&source=hp&ei=TkdRZPK8LvmD0PEPptqU2Aw&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZFFVXnaTqBf1xoRl5P3l-65_gtsQiL4k&ved=0ahUKEwjym8ayk9f-AhX5ATQIHSYtBcsQ4dUDCAo&uact=5&oq=1997+XK8+Convertible+top+not+operating+properly&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAlAAWABg8RpoAHAAeACAAaoBiAGqAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAqABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz

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No of course not. the hoses are under extreme hydraulic pressure, that is what makes them rupture, you can't repair them.

Here are the hose kits

https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+Jaguar+XK8+Convertible.+convertible+top+pressure+hose

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part off the module fixed to the pump modulator assembly on lhs under bonnet. common problem, check pump motor resistance should be low 3ohms or less if ok module may be at fault.somtimes you have to change both
but it normally the motor brushes stuckworn out

It's probably the brake switch on the brake pedal this controls both.

Check the Wheel Bearing and the hubs as those models having common problem on the Wheel bearings as well as the Bearing carrier. Try to investigate ASAP as the Carrier might get broken and will give you big damage.

replace the seat control switch is the most common problem

Seek the Jag-Lovers.com website for Dan Jensen's article on repairing the ABS Electronic control board (seems a solder joint becomes intermittent). This is a common trouble in XK8s... mine needed to be replaced recently too....

Best regards,
Michael

This is a VERY common problem with these xk convertibles. The most common is the fluid thickens up and the motor has trouble moving the top up and down. What you have to do is perform a convertible fluid flush, which is a pretty difficult task. Jaguar has updated fluid for this flush but it cost like 90 buck a quart, luckily you only need one but its pretty labor intensive. If your look at a dealership to perform this repair is pretty expensive.

your brake switch, the one that activates rear brake lights has probably failed. Press brakes, have someone see if brake lights turn on, if no then it is a brake light switch problem.

Remove plugs, clean and dry(warm) them and try again-common fault
John