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#41 of 64 limp home light not turning off by auntieannie Jan 24, 2009 (10:20 pm)
I have a 1990 Jaguar XJ^ Vandenplas. I've had problems with starting the car, need to change the battery. The last time I was able to start the car the transmission light came on, the one that says the motor is in "limp home' mode. The car runs perfectly well and has no mechanical or transmission/shifting isssues. The light won't go off. I checked the fuses and they are fine. I heard there is a simple solution to this, but forgot where I saw it. Does anyone know how to turn off the trans light? Thank you, Anne
#42 of 64 by joeyxjr Jan 25, 2009 (5:17 am)
First i would try... disconnect battery for a min.Next just drive.......pull over .....turn motor off and restart the car.A broke motor mount or trans mount will cause the light to come on.Car may need a tune up.I have owned 20 or so jags over the past 8 yr and they all done this one time or another.May want to baby it a little from a dead stop.
#44 of 64 2000 jaguar xj8 and a light came on saying transmission by jade4 Mar 03, 2009 (8:58 am)
Optional Information: 2000 Jaguar xj8 4.0   Already Tried: well it made a clunk noise when it was down shifting to 2 gear it made that noise a few times then when i came to a complete stop and then go forward it felt like it just slip and the light came on Transmission fault so i shifted to 3 gear and it did move slow but it it took a few seconds to get up to speed there is no noise coming from the tranny thanks Replies to this message: waits (Mar 14, 2009 11:20 pm) huve (Jun 02, 2009 7:49 am) waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:34 am) and 1 more... waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:36 am)
#45 of 64 Re: 2000 jaguar xj8 and a light came on saying transmission [jade4] by waits Mar 14, 2009 (11:20 pm)
Replying to: jade4 (Mar 03, 2009 8:58 am) I have a 2000 XJ8. Even though I drained the transmissioon at 70,000 miles and refilled it, 4,000 miles later, transmission fault light came on, while it banged into gear out of park. Then hardly any power when trying to drive it. That's because in limp mode the car only has 4th and 5th gear. New rebuilt transmission out of south san francisco has some updated parts that won't fail like my old 2000 tranny. Cost $3,800. for the trans. Without any labor costs. Comes prefilled with sealed in fluid. Had to also get a gear box too, as after new trans. was put in, mech. noticed the shifter didn't really fall into each gear nice and tight. I had noticed that too. Finally, the bill with oil change was over 6,000. A big decision to do it, but as soon as I drove the car, it was wonderful. Big difference. I bought the car used last June for a great deal. $9000. with 64,000 miles on it. Don't wait forever to get a tuneup, and when they do, ask to have the timing chains checked and compression. When ever timing chains are repaired, or changed, get a new water pump. Anytime after 70,000 miles is a good time to start thinking about timing chains. Not cheap, but very serious. Ask if any leaks around valve covers. My ABS sensor also comes on, telling me I don't have traction control...comes on when it feels like it. Brakes are ok. How's your car running at idle? Feel just a little like it's gonna need at least one plug changed pretty soon? Mine seems to feel like that. Maybe it's in need of an air filter, and a carb cleaning, or adjustment, and not just plugs. Change your oil a lot, as it will cut down risk of clogging your screen...also, lift the lid, and on the drivers side, take a look at any rubber hoses on the left to see if they are starting to crack. One inch thick hose.....I love my car....silver with just a touch of red in it, and black interior with the wood. It never ceases to please me. san francisco is a great town for jag service. Replies to this message: huve (Jun 02, 2009 7:49 am) waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:34 am) huve (Jun 02, 2009 8:46 pm) waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:36 am)
#46 of 64 Transmission Issues by myera May 03, 2009 (3:01 pm)
I have just bought a 1998 Vanden Plas with 98K miles. I noticed the "transmission fault light" came on as I pulled up at home. I am not quite sure how to deal with this as I do not have any prior experience with Jags. One thing is obvious - I need to get to a mechanic. Please I will appreciate any advise from experience Jaguar owners. I will also appreciate recommendation on good jaguar mechanics in the NJ area.   Thanks in advance for your help. My Replies to this message: waits (May 03, 2009 4:39 pm)
#47 of 64 Re: XJ Transmissions: Any Problems? [glenntinman] by myera May 03, 2009 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: glenntinman (Jul 06, 2008 5:56 am) Any luck with researching with using a different transmission? My Replies to this message: waits (May 03, 2009 4:35 pm)
#48 of 64 Re: XJ Transmissions: Any Problems? [myera] by waits May 03, 2009 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: myera (May 03, 2009 3:12 pm) using different tranny...You gotta remember that a jag computer is hooked up to the jag tranny...and good thing it is...So, I doubt that you can put another one in and have the computer be happy.
#49 of 64 Re: Transmission Issues [myera] by waits May 03, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: myera (May 03, 2009 3:01 pm) Tranny work is guaranteed for around a year. IF you get a new rebuilt one, ask about whether or not the trouble with the old one has been updated or not in the rebuilt one with better parts, etc. Also, the coupling for the trans to the engine was replaced on mine, and it just failed...New one put in free last week, Coupling lasted me two months.!!! You may or may not need a gear box also, if it is sloppy. Sorry, can't help you with new jersey....But look for British motors repair before hitting something else. Hope you got a decent 10 grand or so price for the car, as I bet you will need to spend about another 5 - 6 grand in the next two weeks.
#50 of 64 Re: 2000 jaguar xj8 and a light came on saying transmission [waits] by huve Jun 02, 2009 (7:49 am)
Replying to: waits (Mar 14, 2009 11:20 pm) My light has not come one. I have a 2002 VDP with 59,000 miles. It seems to downshift on its own once in awhile. The last two times car shook violently and made a loud noise. Otherwise it runs well...no leaks whatsoever. Could it be the solenoids? Should I have it diagnosed by Jag dealer?   What atf can use besides the expensive dealer fluid? How much does it take?   What is the name and number of the South SF tranny place? I live in Santa cruz..   All help is greatly appreciated?   Thanks, Huve Replies to this message: waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:34 am) huve (Jun 02, 2009 8:46 pm) waits (Jun 02, 2009 10:36 am)

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