2005 jaguar VDP very hard start - Jaguar Cars & Trucks

SOURCE: what should be included in a 30,000 mi. service

THIS SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL

SOURCE: 2002 Jaguar XJ8 VDP....installed new battery (more

It is posible that the extra boost has blown the ignition fuse. Look under the dash on the left or right hand drivers side and find the fuse box. On the outer cover should be a diagram of the fuses installed. Look for ignition. If you don't have a daigrm then start pulling fuses one at a time and checking the wire in the fuse to see if it has seperated, (Melted), and replace it. There may be more then one fuse that burnt so check them all and replace them back in the same spot. This is why i say one at a time. Some vehicles have an ignition fuse under the hood as well. If you can't find the fuse in the car then look out under the hood. Some of these fuses under the hood will be larger but should have a window to look in and check for damage. Let me say this first before you go fuse hunting. When trying to start does it turn over good and fast. If it is a sluggish turn over then recheck the battery termanals to be sure they are tight and cleaned of all corrosion. You should not be able to twist the cable end with your hand. Let me know how it turns out. I hope I have been of some help, Good Luck, The Raz

SOURCE: can I tow a 2005 jaguar vdp on car dolly?

it is a common misconception that you cannot tow an automatic car,you can, if you take precautions..car in nuetral,top speed 35mph,max distance 25 miles.this assumes that the gearbox itself is NOT damaged.Some people will tell you to drop the propshaft,some makers demand you do this, BUT thats because, like everything else in this world,one must take into account the IDIOTS out there.if the rear wheels rotate,tow the car.....(i expect a lot of techies to argue but in 40+years ive had NO trouble).

SOURCE: What type of brake fluid can I add to a 2005 jaguar xj8 VDP? Can I use Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3&4?

For normal use, a 3 is adequate. The 4 will handle higher temperatures. If you're racing the Jag, I'd recommend the 4.