The ABS+ETCS module on my 1997 XK8 went bad and I got a replacement from a Jag used parts supplier but the harness will not fit on the module. The part #, LJA2210BH, is correct but the pin config looks to not match the harness??? My harness from left to right has 6 pins top to bottom, four pins on the bottom, and seven pins top to bottom on the right. The ABS module they sent only has the seven pins on the right, but the middle pins and left pins are totally different. Is there a secret to getting the harness on or is this not a match?? Everything else, the hydraulic lines etc line up but the harness just won't go. I have the harness lock in the up position but when I try to push it dow to lock it won't go. My xk8's vin is SAJGX2743VC006977...this problem has me stumped. I sent my original module to be repaired but they could not repair so I don't have that as a reference now.

John Quinn

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• Posted on Feb 03, 2009

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Hi

Yes front coil springs are what you need !

I think the spares situation for Jaguars, is disgusting with the main dealers.

I have been trying to source them myself, for about 2 weeks, and only found ****, painted up second hand ones.
I will keep trying, and let you know if I am lucky and find a source for genuine new springs.

Best Wishes

John

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