djws

If these current problems are the fault of the battery
ill be relieved!!! 1^st Job is to get it tested! 

Fortunately on my Xk8 there’s a keyhole cleverly hidden
between the X and the K on the boot so I can open it manually 

Thanks Trevor. Im having problems with the Windows not closing all the time so i think it may be the battery

Dave

I keep getting this warning when I start my XK8 "ABS Traction
control failure", which goes off after turning the engine on and off any thoughts? not sure if its the ABS Sensor.

Is my 98 XK8 odb2 enabled?

Is my 98 XK8 odb2 enabled? If so is the port on the driver’s side near the boot/fuel button the connection point and can anyone recommend a code scanner/reader diagnostic tool?

Thanks

This warning appeared a couple of weeks ago on start up “Stability Control Fail/ Traction Control Fail” on my 98 xk8 but went off after a minute or so, it came on again this morning and went again after a minute, is this a major problem or an easy fix?

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I’ve just seen this advertised on eBay “Car fault reader code scanner diagnostic tool “ any thoughts on this rather than taking it to the garage, has anyone used one of these?

This warning appeared a couple of weeks ago on start up “Stability Control Fail/ Traction Control Fail” on my 98 xk8 but went off after a minute or so, it came on again this morning and went again after a minute, is this a major problem or an easy fix?

Thanks

As a precaution I’ve just had my 98 XK8 with 83k on the clock checked to see if the tensioners have been updated and they haven’t, this was done by my local garage who have looked after my cars for years, the secondary (upper) timing chain tensioners, chains look in good condition and the car has been running great with no knocking etc, lm going to have these upgraded to the new metal tensioners as a safe-guard. I have spoken to my local Jag dealership for a second option and they have advised me (at huge cost) to have the secondary (upper) timing chain tensioners, lower tensioners and chain guides replaced! Does anybody think this is necessary or can someone advise who is or has been in the same situation?

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I have a 98 XK8, what are peoples preferences for engine Oil and what do you consider the best make for the 4.0 V8?

Hi David, you could always contact the last owner and ask about the phone, good luck.

Hi I have the in-car phone system fitted in my 1998 xk8 but the phone is missing, does anyone know if these were installed as standard and if so the make of handset so i can try and replace it? l cant tell from looking at the cradle.

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Hi David, If you check something like Kwik-fit site you should be able to get an idea of the tyres you require, good luck.

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Hi Steve

2x 245/45/18 on the front and 2x 255/45/18 on the back

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Can anyone tell me the correct tyre sizes for my 1998 XK8 or best combination for front and rear, The ones on the car now are mixed .

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I’ve bought a 1998 xk8 with 82,600 miles on the clock,everythings running fine and it has a service history…. I asked the previous owner if the problem with the tensioners and timing chain had been addressed and he said all issues had been resolved by previous owner 2years ago, when I asked if there was documentation of the work being done he said no but assured me he was 95% sure the work was carried out by the previous owner I’m now in a panic because I have no concrete proof!! Am I worrying for no reason? Does it matter if the works was done or not HELP?