I have a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 that rides rough when I go past 60 mph.the suspension faulty light comes on sometimes.whenever I go into potholes it makes a lound sound and it pulls the steering wheels.I don't think there is a problem with the height.sometimes when I drive the gas empty light will just come on even when there is plenty of gas in the car.can anyone tell me what is wrong or what I need to do.

 

Welcome to the forum ME ME,

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Can you tell us a little more about the car, please. How long have you owned it ? How many miles on the car ? Has it been well maintained and looked after ?

These are not cars for regular use on rough and bad roads, and need well maintained highways to show their best. Any car will make a loud sound and pull the steering if you drive into a pothole.

The fault displays will have recorded a fault code that can be read by a dealer or Jaguar specialist, and give a clue as to what is wrong. The fuel empty indication when you have half a tank left looks like a faulty fuel level sender. This is installed in the tank.

 

Thanks for responding. The car has close to 130k miles.I have owned it for like 5 years now.I took it to my mechanic and he told me its the right side tie rod.can that make the suspension fault light to come on sometimes?

 

Hi there, at 130k miles I would imagine there would be more than a few bushes / tie rods etc needing replaced unless already done?

 

Regarding the suspension fault messages, have you replaced the suspension air compressor in the 5 years you've owned it ? This is normally the first thing to give trouble due to the compressor piston seal wearing out. If you can get the codes read, look out for C2303.

 

No I haven't replaced it yet.I'll get it scanned.I want to replace the tie rods and see if its going to keep coming back on after then.can a bad tie rod cause that.am thinking consistent wheel vibration might be responsible for that. What do you think.