Hi Antony -A big welcome to the club and I hope you will enjoy your XJ8 the first thing I can think
of is to check the oil level or i would change the gearbox oil ???.
Frank.
Hi Can I ask if when you switch the ignition key on is there any lights on the dash + is there any side lights etc ???
If not I would say you have a earthing problem where it goes the Body ????
Hi Tim -Welcome to the club If you can please give us a bit more information --Battery age and condition when and how long as the car been standing and not used etc
-- Frank
I congratulate you on purchasing a great Jaguar she looks in good condition they where always
a nice and comfortable and sounded good please tell us more as you go along ???