Hello and I had a new transmission put in the 2002 xj8..the ABS light comes on, what does this mean?? I am guessing I need brakes in the back.

I just got my car and have been driving it, it has problems still, like the passenger door does not open, the cover behind my seat won't stay on, so
the back of the seat is exposed.

It need new tires, some of them are bald. Is there a place where I can post this car to sell it?

It makes me feel overwelmed at times because money is tight, I still really like this type of car.

 

Ah, now ... if it's really a 2002 XJ8 then it's an X308, not an X350 (which is this sub-forum). Check your VIN which I assume is on the registration document (it is in the UK). If the last 6 digits start with an F it's a 308, if they start with a G it's a 350.

The X308 sub-forum is at XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

 

There is a picture of elic9's jag here:

Jaguar Picture by elic9 | 2986385 | JaguarForums.com

It looks like an X308

The ABS light is most likely due to a failed sensor or less likely a

wiring fault. A new sensor is not expensive and is easy to replace

but you need to identify which one needs repacement.

There is one on each wheel.

Passenger door problem is possibly due to the actuator fault.

Do not take it to a dealer-they can be very expensive.

Find a recommended local independent garage.

 

If it is an X308, then suggest it is most likely the ABS block pump connector dry joint. Posts on the X308 forums. 30 min to remove, drill solder and seal.

 

Thanks for the help...I did go on you tube and found some videos, dsetter where do I find the post here on the forum? What happens if I continue driving it ??? It (the ABS) appears only once when I start driving but the car feels funny and feels like it wants to stop. Is it the back tires? I thank you all for the help, now to try to find a mechanic is the problem.

 

It is X308..

 

You can drive the car without ABS (it is an addition to the normal braking system). You may have to put up with the light of the dash showing but that's all. Then once you have some expendable income, you can get it looked at.

 

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-repair-62539/

I have since found that it is easier to drill two holes above the connector pins and solder in through the holes rather than remove the whole cover.

 

I did get the oil changed in my car yesterday and they said something about the 'bypass' is leaking, I saw it, the guy said it is plastic and a orange color
of liquid is seen. Also, oil pan is leaking.

This is what they wrote on my receipt:
R & R front shock and/or strut assembly both

IMC F shock absorber (special order)..

Anyone help please..
thanks!!

 

I have not received any replies to my previous post..

does anyone know what can be done to repair these mechanical problems?:icon_confu sed:

 

Maybe if you posted in the right forum section (X308) you would get more responses.

I would suggest letting your shop fix all the issues they noted. That would be my advice.