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Just signed up and am getting ready to go buy a new battery for the car after reading about how many things get mucked up by an older battery. This is my first Jag, a 1997 XK8, British Racing Green convertible with only 33,000 miles on it. It is in terrific shape albeit with a few gremlins that I am hoping the new battery takes care of. Windows don't go up and down correctly, none of the trip odometer buttons work, music sounds horrible, things of that nature. This car has been for sale in a classic car showroom for a while now and my wife has wanted it since day one of setting eyes on it so it is really her car, just up to me to keep it running. I have been working on cars most of my life so I am not very intimidated by it. As long as it is not a transmission problem. I learned my limits long ago, I do not get along with transmissions at all.
We currently have all the cars listed in my signature and each one is a project in itself. Really hoping this car will be mostly just a driver and not a project.
We currently have all the cars listed in my signature and each one is a project in itself. Really hoping this car will be mostly just a driver and not a project.
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From: Tehama County, California, USA
Hello, Matt,
What a Prince to buy your wife such a Cool car! She has Excellent taste!
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can find help for everything that's wrong with your wife's new Jaguar.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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What a Prince to buy your wife such a Cool car! She has Excellent taste!
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can find help for everything that's wrong with your wife's new Jaguar.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to the forums Matt,
Losing the window auto drop settings is a classic first sign of a failing battery so you are on the right track.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. Take a look there for advice on transmission fluid and filter changes to extend the life of this so called "sealed for life" unit.
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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Losing the window auto drop settings is a classic first sign of a failing battery so you are on the right track.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. Take a look there for advice on transmission fluid and filter changes to extend the life of this so called "sealed for life" unit.
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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Matt,
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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.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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