I hope someone here can help me. I have a 1998 XK8 convertible. I love my car but have the problem, that I see often, with the engine lights coming on and it says "stability control fail" "ail safe engine mode" I know it happens often I've had this car for about 5 years. The last three I have fought this problem.. I know it's hard to find. I've had my car to numerous shops, had the throttle body replaceed,, had the computer replaced, had the computer reprogramed, had the wheel sensors replaced and the wiring traced it continues. I can drive it with the lights on but I'm afraid it might quit on the freeway. It's in great condition otherwise. I would like to get it fixed. My last mechanic told me Jaguar told him that cars of this series were not fixable and should just bed scrapped!! If this is true and I can't get this car fixed, can someone suggest a model year XK that should not have that problem. If I can't fix it, I want to replace it. .I am female with no mechanical knowledge and have read more about this problem that I care to admit.. I don't have the ability to tinker with it myself. Any advice would be appreciated. I live in the Dallas area if someone might suggest another mechanic.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Jeanne,

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I've copied your post to the XK8 tech section, you can follow this link to find it, https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lights-250156/
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Welcome aboard Jeanne.

 

Welcome to the forums Jeanne,

Good to have you with us.

Norri has already copied your question to the XK8/XKR forum and given you a direct link to it. Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ed-v8-x200-15/ to the main XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' threads at the top are a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Hello,Jeanne,
I'm sorry you're having such trouble with your Jag. I hope you can get a handle on that so you can DRIVE THE WHEELS OFF!!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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