1998 Jag XJ8L trunk opener not working
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1998 Jag XJ8L trunk opener not working
Hello I'm a new forum member from Concord, CA and own a 1998 Jaguar XJ8L for about 6 years.
My Jag's trunk can't be opened neither by pushing the outside button or the inside switch. It'll only open with the car key. The fuses seem to be ok.
Where should I start looking 1st?
My Jag's trunk can't be opened neither by pushing the outside button or the inside switch. It'll only open with the car key. The fuses seem to be ok.
Where should I start looking 1st?
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Hello,
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where members who drive your same model can help you get that trunk working properly.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where members who drive your same model can help you get that trunk working properly.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Good to have you with us.
The most regular cause of this issue is a break in the harness attached to the lid hinge. With repeated flexing over time as the luggage compartment is opened and closed, wires do break.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/ to the X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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Thank you all for the welcoming messages!
I inspected the trunk harness this morning and in fact a couple of black wires split from the group. I'll work on re-attaching them this weekend.
Best regards.
I inspected the trunk harness this morning and in fact a couple of black wires split from the group. I'll work on re-attaching them this weekend.
Best regards.
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