Hi I have a jaguar xj6 v8 sports model 1998. The abs light stays on all the time also the stability control failiure sign stays on all the time. Could you please tell me how to fix this problem as the mot is due soon and it will fail on this. Thank you Walford.
The most likely root cause of the problem has been determined, and its step by step fix is also detailed if you have the skills to do that yourself. See the excellent detailed website posting by Dan Jensen on the Jag-lovers.org site forums.jag-lovers.org under avsn.php?1169101j41 . He describes what goes wrong in the $2800 ABS control electronic board, and that simply re-soldering a few heavy wires to the board will fix the trouble. But it requires some mechanical work to get that module out, and then some more work to saw the plastic case apart to get to that circuit board. - Best regards - MHH
ONLY replace the module if the code is a C1095 pump/motor.
If the cose is anything else like a c1155 etc then the problem is elsewhere. You have no way of knowing until you get the codes scanned. C1095 means the module which is the black electronic box next to the abs pump. If it is the c1155/c1154 then it is usually the abs harness. The wire connector that goes from the top of the inner fender(wing) to the abs sensor on the wheel hub.
Good Luck
Could be your wheel sensors. Try cleaning them also the vanes on the hubs. as the module needs the get a reading from all wheels before the light go out. Hope this helps
I have 1999 Jaguar XK8. Had same problem with ABS, traction and stability control. Check EBay and found BBA-REMAN selling they repair services. Place starting bid $35.00 on Jaguar ABS module and won. Free shipping and life time warranty. Just received back and after installation all ABS and brake lights disappear. No more traction control, stability control fail messages on the clock. Only Check Engine light was on. Reset light with chip scanner. Driving car for all day and no more problem. It wasn't big money to take a chance. And now one of my friend with 2000 SAAB has the same problem with ABS. We just found on EBay "Buy it Now" $50.00 repair service on SAAB ABS module. And now its on its way to BBA-REMAN. Keep fingers cross it will work this time again.
The only way to get a accurate decision on what the fault is take your vehicle to a local garage and ask for a diagnostic check this can cost between £30 and £50 if you are lucky it could be a case of just clearing the fault codes on your vehicle
You can go to this website BBA-REMAN.com. They will fix it and it's only $300 I think. I suggest calling them, you have to send them the part, but it's easily accessible and you can still drive your car.
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I have a 1999 XK8 and I have the same problem. I took the vehicle to the local Jaguar dealership and they informed me that the control module is bad and that the part would cost over $2800.00. They also told me that they could not reset the light or device. I did not allow them to install the new module and I am going to take the vehicle to another shop and see if I can get a different result.
ABS Traction control and Stability control light comes and goes XK8 1998
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1998 XK8 I had the module rebuilt by BBA, it took about 40 miles of driving before the light went out. OK for about a month now it comes and goes The module is guaranteed, BBA wants to know the error codes. Regular OBD scan doesn't give them Jaguar dealer wants $150 to do a scan.
Similarly, my abs light stays lit and the traction control/stability control lights flash continually. Like jrfontaine listed here, my Jag dealer quoted me a $3000 cost and could not turn the lights off. He had no other solution and has been in Jag service for many years. I believe he tried to clear the fault codes. Is there no fuse or bulb that can be removed? (Sorry if this is a dumb question!) What is the name of the part?
I know of one Jaguar XK8 owner that just had rusty brake rotors. Because of the surface rust it could not get a clear signal to the wheel sensor. That causing a fault code to pop up.
Also say you turn a corner and one tire just ever so slightly brakes traction. This will make your ABS and Traction control fault code light come on. The car will actually apply a braking to the wheel that lost traction. The car thinks that you had lost control, say spinning out and will safely apply the brake to the loose spinning wheel. After about 3 new start ups the code should clear itself. I drove our XK8 for years always wondering why on a hard left turn my traction and ABS light would come on? Always thought loose connection, bad sensor or wiring. After countless times of cleaning sensors and checking wiring I finally read above some place. Now I take that turn slower and the problem has not been back! Cars are to damn smart! Many times it is us owners that do do not understand how the systems all work together.
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