I am 83 yrs old and never owned a jaguar before. I have always wanted one but never able to afford one. I just bought this 2003 xj8 from an indivual and it has several problems. I know nothing about how to fix them. for now I need to find the part that holds the door open when parked. I don't know the part name or no. could you help an old man. thanks

 

Welcome to the forum Charles,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

(I've moved your post from the end of Hex Type's Intro to a new one of your own so everyone sees it.)

The part that holds the door open is called the CHECK ARM. It's a regular issue to find these splitting the metal of the door frame. You need to check (no pun intended) if the Check Arm is broken or the door frame is damaged.

Follow this link XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Graham

 

Hello, Charles,
Congratulations on your first Jaguar! Good for you!
Someone in the XJ8 section will probably be able to tell you exactly what the part is called, where to get it, and how to install it.

Welcome from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Charles,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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welcome to the forum, you will find a wealth of info and support simply follow the links Graham has provided and enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

can you tell me where I might find a used one. cant afford a new one

 

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Charles,

Welcome to the Jaguar Forums! We'll see you in the X308 forum.

Cheers,

Don