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Re: Transmission problem? [sjb68] by madonnadj
Jun 24, 2009 (3:33 am)
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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.
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Bells, Chimes ... by madonnadj
Jun 24, 2009 (3:35 am)
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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.
 
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In checking out a 2007 by marsha7
Jun 24, 2009 (8:14 am)
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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???
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Re: Bells, Chimes ... [madonnadj] by gas6
Jun 27, 2009 (1:49 am)
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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
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A/C leak repairs by jaglover2
Jun 28, 2009 (3:15 am)
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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.
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Coolant leak repairs by jaglover2
Jun 28, 2009 (3:24 am)
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At start up each morning I get squealing from the front of my '01 XJ8 that lasts about 5 minutes. This also happens after the car has sat for a while, over 6 hours. I have been told that this happens because I have coolant leaking on to the drive belt. Would anybody recommend using a coolant stop leak additive? If so which one is better? Could there be another reason for the squealing?
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Re: A/C leak repairs [jaglover2] by denham
Jun 29, 2009 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: jaglover2 (Jun 28, 2009 3:15 am)

The Evaporator is very thin and a leak sealer may work or at least slow the leakage .
There are a number of A/C sealers on the market and most all are the same and have been found to work with small leakage.
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Re: A/C leak repairs [denham] by jaglover2
Jul 01, 2009 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: denham (Jun 29, 2009 4:49 am)

Thanks for your response. So far the A/C has been working well, so well that the condensate is now coming in to the car. Mechanic has tried to blow out the drain tube thinking that it is blocked, but this did not work. Can anyone say why the water comes into the car and what else can be done? The driver's side and the rear left side gets very wet. I need A/C here in South Florida, especially in the summer months.
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xj6 fuel tank by cdputzier
Jul 08, 2009 (2:27 pm)
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How do i remove the fuel tank? The straps are off, it seems to be binding up front and wont slip back. Any suggestions?
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Jaguar 2000 XJ8-L - Chain Tensioner Replacement by als961
Sep 20, 2009 (1:23 pm)
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I am the original owner of this Jaguar. It only has 70000 miles and been regularly maintained by the local dealer. Never had any issue until a week ago where upon starting the car I got a very rough start. I brought the car to the dealer and they indicated that there it is related to Tensioner which might be broken and the cost $2700 to have everything checked and replaced. I was very shocked and found this article online: http://www.jagservice.net/jaguar_v8_secondary_tensioners.htm I brought up the issue to the dealer and they tried the local market manager of Jaguar to pay for part/all of it and he refused. Jaguar customer care was not helpful and did not do anything. My extended warranty ran out end of 2006, but could have had everything checked out if it was still under that warranty. As I understand it, this is a known problem and Jaguar is aware of it. They have 3 times changed the tensioner series and the latest is no longer plastic (made out of metal) put on 2005 and above. I would like to write an email or letter to Jaguar's President Gary Temple to complain. Anyone has his email or any other suggestions.
  
Thanks,
  
Al
 

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