Greetings! Fairly new to the "Jag Community", purchased a beautiful 1999 Jag VDP XJ8, madeira red and AWESOME! Noticed a few weeks ago that the key when turned did NOT engage starter immediately? Having had a Mercedes SL600 with the delayed/auto start, this did not cause alarm. Then one morning (Part time use) I went to start, all dash lights lit, nothing, all went off, and wiper stroked, then started?
Today, started immediately and I could NOT engage J gate from park to reverse? Brake applied. Fortunately, after research here on first problem, I was educated to remove star screw and insert key to disengage shifter (J gate) Put the old girl away into garage, as I am headed to Barbados for a week.
Help? Advice?
Also, the gas shocks in trunk are shot. I easily removed them. Any advice as to a supply source?


Thanks!!


Jerry Smith family

 

Welcome to the forum Jerry,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X308 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

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 info 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

 

Do your brake lights work? ... is there a click when you press the brake pedal?
If not, remove and repair/replace the switch.

 

Thank you for the quick replies! I was away in Barbados for a few days.
The brake lights do NOT work when the key is OFF. They DO when the key / engine is ON. I do NOT hear any "click" when the pedal is pressed. Switch bad? Best place to acquire one? Thank You again!!
Jerry