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    XK8
  • Year of Jaguar
    1998
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    Lincolnshire

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  1. Hi everyone, I suspect that I may be having problems with this, the indicated temperature seems to be about five degrees out and slow to change so looking for a bit of help regarding this Sensor, three things that I’m struggling with. Eventually found the Sensor behind the split grill on the DRIVERS side, not on the passenger side as t’internet had told me…………. It’s mounted on the same fixing point as the Horn. Only a five minute job to remove and test – six hours later I was losing the will to live. In the end I had to cut the mounting bolt as it was seized solid. However this was far from the end. So – Q1. How do you remove the Sensor from the bracket, it seems to slide on to the tongue of the bracket and clips on. I can’t figure out how to release the clip. Q2. Same problem with the Connector Plug, can’t see what clips hold this connector on to the body of the Sensor or how to release them. Q3. This Sensor provides the Ext Temp reading on the Climate Control Panel but does it provide information to a control module for other things such Engine Cooling Fans, Air Con etc ? If all it does is provide the Temp Reading then I’m happy that I don’t have to rush into replacement whilst lying on a gravel drive dodging thunderstorms, my old bones are getting too ancient for this lark ! Any help much appreciated, Nige.
  2. Had a similar fault three or four years ago but cannot remember what the fault code was. I didn't have Engine Fault light or any other indications, just engine cranking but no starting, bit like a failed crank position sensor fault, which I initially thought it was. Had the sensor replaced but this didn't fix things. In my case the cure turned out to be simple, it was just the operating cable sticking slightly so not selecting all the contacts correctly. A good clean up and lube of the cable sorted out the problem. Apparently this is not unusual. Naturally I didn't find this out until I had obtained a replacement switch and had it installed to find myself no further forward.......... Hope you manage to sort things out.
  3. When ( if ) I work up enough courage I'll look at those Vids again ! Slightly off topic but related does anyone know how easy it is to get a key cut and reprogrammed ? I've done this with other cars and found Timpsons and the key guy on the local market do an excellent job for about £30. Is it the same for an XK8 key ?
  4. That's a good question ! You can occasionally find complete second hand Fobs complete with the electronics on E Bay for about £100, give or take a few quid. Of course that still leaves you with the problem of reprogramming the " new " Fob. I've looked at this and although I can't remember all the details I seem to recall that the whole idea frightened me. I seem to recall that a few places advertise a repair service but I have to say I wasn't convinced by what I read. Just a few years ago you could buy just the Fob case with all the buttons for about £5 but these seem to have disappeared now. These were handy as they had nice new buttons that made good contact with the PCB and swapping the old case to the new one was very, very easy. Monte, sorry as I don't think that I've helped much, if at all, but like you I would be interested if anyone has found an answer without having to re mortgage the house or suffer a mental breakdown trying to program a " new " second hand one. In my case it's for a 98 XK8 and the Fob is the square four button one. Good luck !
  5. At least if you hang it in the garden you will be making good use of the CD if, like me, you suffer from squadrons of flying rats ! Glad you are sorted out though, a good result. I did know about the Boot Lock, I use it at least once a year and squirt a bit of lubrication in there to try and keep it going. I bought the car from a friend and he had to replace this lock as he didn't know it was there for years and when he did realize it was there it was seized and rusted beyond repair, don't want that to happen again. You can find Fobs on Ebay and some specialist Jag suppliers, think they go for about £90, but of course they then have to be programmed. Doesn't sound too difficult but I don't really know. At one time you could buy just the Fob case without any of the electronics for less than £10 so you could put your own electronics in, great idea in if the buttons on your existing one have worn out. I've been looking for a spare for years now, they seem to have disappeared, but during my searches I found many complete Fobs available. Anyway I digress. Glad that you are sorted out, now get out there and enjoy it, sod the fuel costs, vroom, vroom ! Cheers, Nige.
  6. Interesting problem, didn’t even know that a “ Valet Mode “ existed but sounds like we should try and find out about it. I’ve found the following suggestions on the ‘net but I’ve no idea if they work, fortunately they are all very simple to try. Using the remote fob seems a very simple option to cancel the Valet Mode, just unlocking with it does the trick. Other than that, you have to get the boot open so the boot lights come on. The boot lights are the signal for the system to cancel Valet Mode, the key in the door or just turning the boot lock won't do it. Also, if the switch in the boot latch has failed so the lights won't come on, the Valet mode won't cancel either. Unlocking the driver's door with the black headed key should/might ? reset the Valet Mode. Easy enough to try anyway and at the least it may get you into the Boot so you can change the CD and release you from the purgatory of "The Best Air Guitar Classics in the History of the World (II)" ! Another idea I’ve found is that using the key to open the truck may also override/reset 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. As I said I have no direct advice to offer so I’m just trying to help with things I’ve found as I’d be very interested to know the solution to this. There is quite a lot more stuff out there on this subject, if you find the cure please let me know.
  7. Yep, the pins are still in mine ! One of these days I'm hoping to have a day out to Kent to have a new one fitted but for now it'll do !
  8. Good luck, hope you can sort something out.
  9. Can't help too much but a few years ago the ABS Control Unit failed on mine and the local Indy had a " catalogue " from a company that repaired most Electronic Modules. Can't say if they repaired ECU's or not but suspect that they may have. The repair cost for the ABS Module cost about £120 and took about 4/5 days. If you can find a local Indy you could try them. If all else fails you could try giving the one I use a call, nothing to lose, and they are good guys and will help if they can. https://www.jaguarfuelconversions.co.uk/
  10. Just realized that I hadn't finished this Thread off. For a temporary fix I bought four " Growler " Wheel Centre Stickers from Ding Dong Ltd for the grand total of £5.50. They are an exact fit into the Badge " Holder " and look pretty good so for now I'm pretty pleased with how it looks, I'm beginning to think ( or convince myself ) that it looks better than the " proper " badge................
  11. Thanks Jim, I'm looking forward to that, nothing like a bit of fishing ! I had to buy a couple of small bulbs for the climate control panel a couple of weeks ago and at £9 each ( inc p & p ) I thought that was bad enough. Seems that any XK spares that begin with the letter " B " have a premium attached ! 😀
  12. Thanks for that Jim. Having trawled the 'net for several hours it seems that a new badge is the only option. I was really hoping to find a " stick on " insert that would stick in/over the " holder," that would have been cheaper and easier than a whole new badge. It seems that these things are available for other marques but not for Jaguar. So it seems that I will have to bite the bullet and spend what seems a lot of money just for a badge 😢. Having accepted that this solution is the only option I still don't know how to remove the old badge and fit the new one. Anyone ?
  13. Noticed today that the Boot Lid Badge on my X100 4 litre is a bit odd to say the least. Looks like someone has removed ( stolen ) the actual badge bit, the round " holder " is still there but all it's showing is a shiny dome, not what I want. A search on the net has shown that there are a few new ones around but at around £60 a go, a bit heavy. I was hoping to find on a stick on decal which would fit into the " holder " but no luck there at all. So three questions. 1. Anyone know a source for a decal to fit into the " holder. " 2. A source for a new badge at less than £60, I don't mind second hand. 3. If I am forced into a new badge does anyone know how to remove and refit. To be clear it is the round badge on top of the Boot Lid which says " Jaguar 4 Litre, " if anyone has the Part Number that may be useful too. Thanks everyone.
  14. Even if you can't open either door due to mechanical problem in the locks either charge or replace the battery and then you should be back to normal and be able to unlock the doors by using the key fob.Unless you have a new - ish " smart charger " I would recommend disconnecting the battery before connecting the charger.
  15. A quick update. After leaving the garage noticed a squeal from the Alternator Belt area at certain revs. Took it back to fix and it turned out that the Pulley which came with the re manufactured Alternator was ever so slightly different so it was trying to push the Belt off. Moral is very simple - save yourself work and/or hassle and check very carefully that the new Pulley is identical to the old one.. If in doubt put the old Pulley on to the new Alternator.
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