Hi my name is Jack and I am new to this forum.

I have just inherited my dads 1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible but have run in to a few problems.

I can not open the drivers door even with the key, fortunately the drivers side window is down so I can still get inside but just not open the doors or the fuse boxes inside.

There are also some blown fuses, which when I try to replace they just blow again instantly. These are mainly the ECU fuses. I am replacing them with the same rated fuses.

Nothing happens when I put the key in the ignition and turn it only a few things work such as the radio and blowers and after a couple of seconds a beeping comes on for a few seconds

The car did start but I found out that the guys that moved it connected a 24V!!! battery to the old one as the car was flat ( I think they did it on purpose ). Is it likely that they would have blow the ECU or is there a "main" fuse that would cause this to keep shorting out.

Thanks.

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum, Jack.
I fear if someone was crazy enough to connect 24V to your vehicle the results will be catastrophic.
I suggest you go to the XK8 section and start by downloading JTIS from the stickies at the top.
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
There's a wiring diagram in the JTIS.
Also post your problem there with the position and numbers of the fuses that keep blowing and we'll try to help but I fear your car is in a seriously bad way.

 

Welcome to the forum Jack,

Nice car but you clearly need some help from the electronics gurus here.

Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR section for help, advice and information.

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You can also visit the UK Region section by following this link UK - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Hi & welcome aboard Jack
Its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums.

Congrats on the Jag, but sorry to hear of your issues.
Please visit the XK8/XKR section where the gurus there will give you all the help you need

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I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features.

Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
See you in the forums

 

Welcome to the forum Jack,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.