I would love to hear if anyone has the same problem as me.
I own a Jaguar Executive 2008.
Last night, while I was driving in the snow, I switched on the wipers and the engine automatically shut off while I was driving.
Today, I have the same problem. Every time I switch on the wipers, the engine cuts out.
I even tried it when I the car was stationary - same thing happened.
Anyone had the same problem - anyone got a solution?
Thank you for your help!

 

Welcome to the forum Fergus,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X350 forum. This is the place to post technical questions about your model.

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

Check the earths behind the headlights for corrosion

 

I second merion1's advice, also get the battery checked, if it's weak it can cause all sorts of weird and wonderful problems

 

My 2006 XJ8 VDP did the very same thing this morning. This is an all new electrical problem (among a host of others). I suspect it's the battery, but there have been times when the battery had to be boosted, but the wipers worked as normal. In fact it seems that electrical problems relating to the battery can be anything and everything, and not consistently so. Today was the first time that I have left it for more than a week without the battery going completely flat, so I was surprised that it even started... then the wipers shut the engine off!!! Aye Aye Aye.

 

Do a little searching on the forum. There was someone on here that had the same problem a while ago (lots of troubleshooting). I can't remember if it turned out to be the stalk or a ground issue. It's here some ware.

 

Fergus,
did you find a solution to this?
my XJR is doing just the same. Running fine but turn the lights on and the engine dies, every time I restart it does the same!
Thanks
Dave

 

Yeah, the problem is the ground behind the headlights. They corrode and break off. Check both sides. I drilled a new hole and put in a new bolt.

 

Thanks very much. I’ll check it out in the morning.
much appreciated 👍

 

Since this old thread is being resurrected, it should also be noted that a failing or weak battery can cause many 'electrical gremlins' chased on these forums.

Use a voltmeter to check the battery across the terminals with the ignition in the OFF position. If the voltmeter shows less than 12.6 volts, the battery should be charged for three to five hours at 2 to 5 amps and retested. If there is still less than 12.6 volts, the battery is suspect and should be replaced for the modules to properly communicate across the CAN-BUS.

 

Question: Did you find out what was causing your engine to shut off & how to repair when you turned your wipers on? I'm having the same problem with my 2006 Jaguar XJ8L, V-8 engine.

 

Check the earthing grounding points located behind the head lights.
Likely they have corroded or the threaded posts may have fractured with vibrations

Most members replace failed earthing posts with a new bolt drilled nearby original failed post.

 

i am having the exact same problem with my 2005 super V8, everything works fine but as soon as put on the wipers the cars cuts out, so difficult to drive in the UK because it can rain at times , also as i am driving the wipers are lifting up by themselves, i have changed the alternator, new battery and new starter motor,
did you fix yours?

 

I would definitely check the earth grounds behind the headlights, and even those that are inside the trunk. In addition, make sure that those battery terminals are clean and snug. By the way, it certainly wouldn't hurt to check the battery voltage while the engine is running. It should read around 14.5 VDC.

 

Hi all i now have the same issue as of yesterday.
going to check battery and earths behind the lights. Any other pointers and anyone had success fuxung this issue. Can i remove the wipers fuse on a temp basis ,?
Thanks

 

See your driver's handbook for wiper fuse but be aware it may feed other components too.