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#59 of 64 Re: XJ Transmissions: Any Problems? [Mr_Shiftright] by jagernut Oct 12, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 05, 2006 1:25 pm) MY 98 xj8 does not shift into 4 or 5th ( higher than 3rd). In drive, it runs through 1St 2 nd and 3rd, then at 2200 rps it disengages and the trans fault lights up. If I start on the other side of the j gate in 3rd its stays engaged. 4th is the same as drive. The ASC light has been on since way before this problem started.   Im so close!! Anybody out there that can help? Thank You. Replies to this message: waits (Oct 12, 2009 7:59 pm)
#60 of 64 Re: XJ Transmissions: Any Problems? [jagernut] by waits Oct 12, 2009 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: jagernut (Oct 12, 2009 5:02 pm) Jeez Chriiiis...take the car in before you hurt somebody. In regards to the ASC light...some guy on the web replaced his throttle body and the light never came on again. I have no idea what a throttle body is, but I do know that British Motors wants about two grand to replace the computer for the ASC. I have the same problem..light comes on when it feels like it. ALways fun to drive a beta car, isn't it? andre in S.F
#61 of 64 XJ8 transmission and shifter not in sync by dmwill Nov 23, 2009 (11:41 pm)
I have a 2004 XJ8. When shifting from Drive to Park (brake pedal depressed), the shifter moved into park but the transmission went to reverse. The shift lever will not move out of park, but the car would drive backwards with the break released. Shut the car off, now it won't start. The shifter stays in Park, but the car will roll when the brake is off. With the ignition on, the shift indicator shows reverse and the back-up lights are on. Roadside assistance suggested letting it sit for 20 minutes to see if it would reset, didn't work. I hate taking anything to the shop. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: jagernut (Nov 24, 2009 6:38 am) dmwill (Nov 25, 2009 11:44 pm) jagernut (Nov 26, 2009 7:24 am)
#62 of 64 Re: XJ8 transmission and shifter not in sync [dmwill] by jagernut Nov 24, 2009 (6:38 am)
Replying to: dmwill (Nov 23, 2009 11:41 pm) Sounds like your mechanical linkage is loose. Try this: on the gear indicator for the j gate there is a plug with a star indent on it up by park. unscrew that plug, below it is a latch that keeps the car in park-or the shift lever in park. get a skinney driver put it down that hole and push down to release the park lock. Move the shifter to neutral and start the car. If you need to move it do it now, using 4th or 3rd. on the j gate.   when you get some where safe, take the shift indicator off. facing first, then shift indicator. You will need to put the car in neutral with the emergency brake one. to get these parts off but its simple to do-take your time. Get a strong light, look on the passanger side of the center counsole for the actual shifter cable: is it intact? firmly in place? You could shift into what would be park to see what happens. I'll guess that you have a broken neutral or rotary switch. Both are easy to replace. Let me know. Replies to this message: dmwill (Nov 25, 2009 11:44 pm) jagernut (Nov 26, 2009 7:24 am)
#63 of 64 Re: XJ8 transmission and shifter not in sync [jagernut] by dmwill Nov 25, 2009 (11:44 pm)
Replying to: jagernut (Nov 24, 2009 6:38 am) Thanks. I finally found some time to work on the problem, and you were right about the mechanical linkage being loose. I was able to get the console apart far enough to check the cable, and it looked fine. I then got under the car to look at the other end of the cable and found that one of the 2 bolts holding the cable bracket to the transmission was missing, and the other was loose. A new 8mm bolt and a few drops of locktight and I am back in business. Thanks again. Replies to this message: jagernut (Nov 26, 2009 7:24 am)
#64 of 64 Re: XJ8 transmission and shifter not in sync [dmwill] by jagernut Nov 26, 2009 (7:24 am)
Replying to: dmwill (Nov 25, 2009 11:44 pm) Good for you! How much would that have cost at a dealer? $2K minimum. Congratulations

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