Common questions

What are some known problems with the Jaguar XJ8?

What are some known problems with the Jaguar XJ8?

Some common problems reported by Jaguar XJ8 owners include unintended acceleration while braking, the vehicle failing to go into safe mode, and vibration in the rear differential.

Why does my Jaguar XJ6 engine not start?

For a period of approximately a month, the engine became harder and harder to start, until one day, it wouldnt start at all. The engine would crank and eventually start at time though.

How big is the wheel on a 1998 Jaguar XJ8?

Wheel size for the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Jaguar XJ8 vary from 16×7 inches to 17×8 inches.

What causes a Jaguar 4.0 liter engine to crack?

On the early V8 models, the plastic guides can crack. This causes a lot of noise, vibration and jumped timing. The cracking of the guides is often attributed to neglected oil changes and a bad design. If the engine has a history of overheating, the guides could be damaged.

What kind of car was the 1998 Jaguar XJ8?

This 1998 Jaguar with under 100K miles was beautiful, well loved and cared for. The interior was a comfortable soft smooth tan leather seating in perfect condition. The engine, being a V8, had great pick up and go power. A very smooth handling car to drive also giving you that extremely safe feeling of a great vehicle.

Is the Jaguar XJ8 a good car to drive?

The engine, being a V8, had great pick up and go power. A very smooth handling car to drive also giving you that extremely safe feeling of a great vehicle. A large trunk to be able to hold your spare tire, accessories with additional room for all your personal item needs. Does recommend this car!!

How to know if your Jaguar is on or off?

Raise hood and fit fender protection covers. Remove the intake duct. With assistance, visually observe throttle butterfly operation as the ignition is switched ‘ON’ for the first time. Throttle butterfly should fully close, then immediately open to the idle position. Did butterfly stick closed? Switch ignition ‘OFF’.

How to check for DTCs on a Jaguar?

END YES Use WDS to check for DTCs. Follow any guided routine associated with stored DTCs. From the feature content select engine/electronic engine control, press the guided tab then select electronic engine control relay. Alternatively you could view the EMS relay signal from the datalogger.

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