1998 Jag xj8l lost reverse, can not find where to check auto-trans fluid level

Check fluid level first if fluid full your having first sign of trans failure

what of transmission fluid did you use. ford has their own fluid. and how much did you in? Ford is funny the truck has to be running in park it check the level.I had a ford truck here that I replaced filter and fluid ,and filled to the line when not running,and once I started it I was 2 qts low

A small leak over period time will cause fault light (amber) to come on. There is no dipstick. Can only be refilled by dealer or certified Jag Mechanic. Cost of fluid at dealer $60. Quart. Check online; $15 quart

Fill through the dipstick tube with a funnel.

the first thing is to check the fluid level. engine on and in nutreal then check level and if thats not it have the bands adjusted inside the pan

Inject fluid until it overflows from the plug orifice.

when you take out the plug the fluid should be right there if not it is low.

but in your case you may have burnt clucthes ect.

BrucePike

You will need to have your tranny rebuilt or get a replacement. As a mechanic myslef, I have seen this a few times in the Jag XJ series. Those people eneded up having tranny replaced as well.

CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO SEE IF IT IS LOW. THERE SHOULD BE A COLD LEVEL AND A HOT LEVEL. WITH THE TRANS IN PARK AND HOT, ENGINE RUNNING PULL THE DIPSTICK TO SEE IF THE TRANS NEEDS FLUID. WHEN ADDING, MAKE SURE THE PROPER FLUID IS USED. IF THE TRANS FLUID LEVEL IS OK BUT THE TRANS FLUID SMELLS BURNED OR IS VERY DARK THEN HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED WITH FLUID AND FILTER. I HOPE THIS HELPS. THANKS FOR USING FIX-YA AND FOR ANY COMMENTS. BEST OF LUCK

Hmmm, Seems like one of two things
1- Transmission gearing going bad, talk to AAMCO they can rebuild auto tranny's for about a grand or so.
2-torque converter has lost it, but that would also affect reverse.

in the back next to firewall on driver side. if its missing you can buy a replacement at your local auto store