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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 3/26/2008 3:34:47 AM

silverxj8

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Well it looks like the situation may finally be resolved.

A key person at the dealer came back from vacation, spoke with the people at Ford ESP, explained how he botched the original paperwork and got them to agree to accept the correct paperwork and put the warranty into effect. Part of the process was that he needed to prove that the car was properly inspected prior to writing up the warranty contract and didn't have any pre-existing conditions which he was able to do.

Should be in their system today allowing the dealer to move forward with the repair.

Fingers crossed.

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 3/26/2008 6:27:54 AM

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Good luck. Keep us posted.

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 3/29/2008 9:36:53 PM

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Finally good to go. Warranty issue was straightened out and Ford ESP approved the engine replacement. They are going to drop a remanufactured engine in. I should have the car back in a week and a half.

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 3/30/2008 1:04:35 PM

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Nice. Those engines come out easy. Once the engine gets there it should take a day. Make sure they do an overnight road test prior to you picking it up. That way, any further issues will be fixed before you pick it up.

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 4/7/2008 5:12:15 PM

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And we're done! Just got the car back. Seems like the dealer did a great job. I was out of pocket only $100 for a new motor and water pump.

Despite the initial paperwork glitches the Ford ESP warranty covered everything. The dealer was very pleased with their service and what they covered.

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 4/7/2008 5:19:18 PM

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excellent .. i have always heard good things from the ford esp plan.. glad it turned out good. $100 good deal lol

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 4/7/2008 6:55:36 PM

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glad to hear it all worked out.

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 4/14/2008 1:07:01 PM

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I bought a 2004 XJ8 in the UK last week and suffered a similar problem after just one day's ownership.
Fortunately, I was stopped at a red traffic light when my engine 'failed'. It gave a strange sort of shudder and stopped responding to the throttle control - but the engine was still running. There was just suffiient response for me to 'limp' off the road onto the verge before is stopped responding altogether (but the engine was still running sweetly)!
The fault was diagnosed as a P1111, which I understand points to a 'throttle pot (potentiometer) failure'.
No more cable/linkage to the carburettor - it's all 'fly-by-wire', so I understand the pot acts a bit like a radio knob - press the accelerator pedal and the pot turns the speed up.

I am told by my local Jaguar dealership that they cannot change the pot alone; they'll have to change the whole throttle control box @ £747.30GBP [$1471.07]!

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 4/14/2008 3:46:52 PM

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p1111 isnt for throttl pot... it's a readiness code.. and that price seems right..

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RE: Engine died at 70MPH, won't start - 4/14/2008 11:20:34 PM

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Re: engine (throttle pot) failure.
Thanks; the other code listed was a P2135, so I suppose this is the correct throttle pot code?
Thanks as well for your advice re costing. The only problem now is sourcing a replacement! The dealership says they're on 'back-order' with their stores and they're having difficulty locating one through other dealerships. Any ideas re supply chain for official Jaguar parts in UK?
Roy

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