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#2749 of 2773 "computer reprogrammed" by eman5 May 30, 2009 (6:43 am)
I've been looking at 06-07 VDPs. Their Carfax reports almost always mention service reports early on that say, cryptically, "Computer reprogrammed" or "Computer reset." What's up with that? Is that a specific issue, covered under warranty?   Also, their A/C coolant gets recharged after a year?   I've read that Jaguars are more reliable now. Is that true, or advertising? Dare I return, after swearing them off a decade ago? Replies to this message: denham (Jun 01, 2009 4:41 am) k2usa (Jun 01, 2009 6:10 am)
#2750 of 2773 Re: "computer reprogrammed" [eman5] by denham Jun 01, 2009 (4:41 am)
Replying to: eman5 (May 30, 2009 6:43 am) I own my second Jag. and they have been more of a Sunday car and I have never had any major problems. One thing of importance is changing the brake fluid and is most often over looked. If it is a used Jag. I would find the owner, and if it were a Doctor or Lawyer I would back off or do some checking as few seem to have the time for proper upkeep .
#2751 of 2773 Re: "computer reprogrammed" [eman5] by k2usa Jun 01, 2009 (6:10 am)
Replying to: eman5 (May 30, 2009 6:43 am) Yes, I got a recall notice ('04 xjr) just last month. So they are covering it even if outr of warranty (105,000 miles- NO problems!) I would confirm that the quality is much better. 04 and newer benifited from the multi billion investment of Ford. My dad was a Jag/MG dealer in the 70's so I know well the quality issues of the past. Not so any more, I fully expect 200K + before my next jag.
#2752 of 2773 Transmission problem? by sjb68 Jun 23, 2009 (3:13 pm)
I'm thinking about purchasing a 99 XJ8L with 70,000 miles on it. I took it for a test drive and noticed that sometimes the tranny would act like it was stuck in neutral then slam into gear when starting from a dead stop. The dealer had it checked and said that it was not a transmission problem because it was not throwing any codes out and said sometimes these things work themselves out or get worse. Any ideas? Replies to this message: madonnadj (Jun 24, 2009 3:33 am)
#2753 of 2773 diagnostic troubles by gabrielsdad Jun 23, 2009 (8:17 pm)
When I try to run the diagnostics through the on-board VCM, it flashes "PAO FAIL". Anyone with a clue as to what this means? Thanks, Alan
#2754 of 2773 Re: Transmission problem? [sjb68] by madonnadj Jun 24, 2009 (3:33 am)
Replying to: sjb68 (Jun 23, 2009 3:13 pm) We have a 98 and it did something similar. We were stopped, placed in reverse and then going forward it seized up. Placed in reverse, nothing moved. Eventually, it 'released' if that is that correct word. Our mechanic came, drove it around and said it was fine to drive. Had no real idea except to say sometimes the anti-lock brakes seize up...on any car. Wasn't concerned. As we have a warranty, I want it to 'break' so that it can be fixed. No one except for me is concerned about being away from home in it!! Has shown no further indication that it is trying to do it again.
#2755 of 2773 Bells, Chimes ... by madonnadj Jun 24, 2009 (3:35 am)
At approximately every 20 miles, bells, chimes go off five times in increments of five. The book states that this is a secondary warning for air bags when the light on the dash does reflecting same warning fails. Jag dealer doesn't know what I am talking about. Anyone have this problem? If so, any info would be helpful.   Madonna Replies to this message: gas6 (Jun 27, 2009 1:49 am)
#2756 of 2773 In checking out a 2007 by marsha7 Jun 24, 2009 (8:14 am)
XJ8, I notice that the parking brake is no longer a hand brake...I love handbrakes ( my 88 Prelude & Legend had them)...when was the last year that the XJ8 had the hand brake???
#2757 of 2773 Re: Bells, Chimes ... [madonnadj] by gas6 Jun 27, 2009 (1:49 am)
Replying to: madonnadj (Jun 24, 2009 3:35 am) Had something similar on my 2004 xj8 it was very intermittent and was found to be a fault in the cancelation ring - this device transmits the electical power from the (fixed) car to the (rotating) steering wheel, and the wires tend to fail after much use. All fine now. hope this helps
#2758 of 2773 A/C leak repairs by jaglover2 Jun 28, 2009 (3:15 am)
I have a leak in my A/C system, dealer wanted to replace evaporator and compressor. Local Jag mechanic found no leak in compressor only on the evaporator. He added an A/C leak sealer called Red Angel with the hope to fix the leak. Has anyone used this product before? Are there an cautions to worry about? I don't want to spend $3K to fix the A/C on my '01 XJ8. Replies to this message: denham (Jun 29, 2009 4:49 am) jaglover2 (Jul 01, 2009 7:31 am)

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