I have A 1998 XK8. The radio will rarely switch on to demand but instead switches itself on a while into the journey.It sometimes switches off intermidently. I have noticed it will go off if we hit a bump in the road but this is not always the case. Any help very welcome. Thank you

I'm having a similar issue to the one described in this post:

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/jaguar-xj8-1998-jaguar-xj8-car-turns-over-then-stalls

However, I can not find an inertia switch. I have a 1998 Jaguar XK8 convertible. Does being a convertible make a difference in this switch's location?
I removed the passenger kick panel and also checked in the fuse box door on the dash at the passenger side. Thank you.

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check the PNRD safe switch located on transmission

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

make sure the door handle on the outside has returned to normal position, sometimes the cold will make them stick. The door opens but the outside handle sticks open and the door won't latch. Hope this helps.

I would suspect the switch itself,or the wire from it ,as if it were a ground issue i do not expect it to effect the dash.You can usually check by the relay socket(on whatever lighting relay) on pin 1,whether you have 12v or not when you turn on the switch and a constant 12v on another,or fit a jumper lead from the constant 12v to the opposite side(4 pin relay)to test the circuit and operate the lights.

Hope this helps.

Try Electrical contact cleaner ( I get mine at Radio Shack) on the switch sometime they get dirty and stop working. Its the first thing I try it works on power switches windows, seats locks ect.

this is a clip on slide type of cover ,

Log on to www.radio-code.com They should be able to help you get the code and get your radio working again, but try 0000 for now and see if that works. Good luck and Keep me posted. Be glad to help

The key hole is located in the middle of the rear XK8 badge on the right rear.