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#4 of 7 Stalls while moving by svp Jun 18, 2007 (9:08 pm)
My 2000 XK8 has a strange problem. 4 or 5 times a year, the car stalls while moving and then will not start. No clicking, no grinding, just nothing. But all the electrical stuff goes nuts -- steering wheel telescoping repeatedly, gas latch poping open, trunk and hood lids popping open. If I tow it home & let it sit for a couple of days, it starts again. It's been to the dealership several times. They said it was the gearbox & changed that. No help. Now they say they cannot find any problem. Does anybody know what is going on with this car? Thanks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 19, 2007 6:39 am)
#5 of 7 Re: Stalls while moving [svp] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 19, 2007 (6:39 am)
Replying to: svp (Jun 18, 2007 9:08 pm) The gearbox? That's a weird diagnosis!   Anyway, this sounds like a computer problem..a total misfire...I just can't think of any other component that has control of that many functions all at once. I mean, no one fuse or relay could kill the ignition and work the trunk!   One would have to examine the wiring diagram carefully to understand how this all fits together.
#6 of 7 Re: XK8 stuttering [charlie193] by rshoemaker Nov 23, 2007 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: charlie193 (Mar 03, 2006 3:25 am) Can you tell me the mechanic who reprogrammed your computer to take care of the stutter? I have a 1998 SK8 with the same problem and live here at Lake Tapps outside of Auburn. Replies to this message: theflyer (Sep 03, 2008 3:08 pm)
#7 of 7 Re: XK8 stuttering [rshoemaker] by theflyer Sep 03, 2008 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: rshoemaker (Nov 23, 2007 8:50 pm) I just bought a 2003 XKR (9000 miles) with this stuttering problem. Worse case at 1200-1500 RPM in any gear but more pronounced when on a slight incline or flat road. Two dealers (and $ 3000.00) with no luck. This car also shifts very hard compared to my 1998 XJR that runs beautifully.   Anybody no of a dealer who knows how to fix this ? The car is of little use running the way it does.

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