20 Most Recent 1997 Jaguar XK8 - Page 11 Questions & Answers

Could at either plug(corrosion) Most wires break close to the plug, Check voltage a couple inches back. Unplug it(if you haven't already) check it. If you have voltage at the brake switch and a couple inches back(probe the wire) nothing at the Shifter solenoid. I would run a new wire to it. Way easier than removing the console and dash to find the short. If you have other problem, I would be looking at the fuse panel .

Possible bad wire in motor so it opens up and stops motor after heating.

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The car might be stucked in Valet mode. Use the black key that you have to open the trunk, it overrides the Valet Mode. The key goes in a hole that is between the X and the K on the emblem on the rear of the car.

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I strongly recommend a repair manual if you DIY. Auto parts store may cary or try filepeep.com or manualslib.com

You've done most of the steps I would have so far... Now use a meter and trace the wires backward. Sounds like a broken or chewed up wire along the route backwards. Also try a separate wire with power to see if you can deliver power to those lights. If they work, albeit temporary for the test, you grounds are good. If one works and the other does not, then THAT ONE has a ground loss. In any case, you have it narrowed down, and I would hope that by now you may have your answer. Let us know so we can share our knowledge with other readers. Thank you!

Driving Range or Distance you can go at average mileage and amount of fuel in the gas tank. One of the items that will display if you poke one of the buttons to the right of the top of the speedometer.

Un hook battery and let sit for 30 minutes with no power. This should let the capacitors bleed down and reset the code. It probably has a lost power code that is being retained memory. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_c087e4b7d13c0163

YOU DONT ,IF WORKING FINE YOU LEAVE ALONE,IF NOT THEN THERES THE ISSUE MOST COMMON PROBLEM IS SHAFT SEALS LEAKING ON THE PARTS THAT MOVE THE TOP,THEN THEY NEED REPLACED,,, SOME SYSTEMS USE BREAK FLUID SOME USE TRANS FLUID AND SOME USE A SPECIAL FLUID ,MAKE DOUBLE SURE BEFOR ATTEMPTING

DSC stands for Diagnostic Service Code. Does vehicle have problems requiring service?

this is a common prob what was the fault code logged ?there are 4 sensors on these cars 2 on each bank upstream and downsteam the issue is the ecm tries to compensate for one bank that is out of limits using the fuel control of the other bank to try and keep overall emissions within limits.this makes diagnosis difficult without proper diagnostic equip.at the last count genuine jag. sensors are EXPENSIVE and cheap pattern ones are not that good.advise. find someone with jag diagnostic equip. identify the problem