My 2000 xj8 with 96000 miles cruise control will not engage.The car surges momentarily when set button is pressed . HELP PLEASE

 

Brake peddle switch Brake lights will work but cruse will act as it is now. Switch is $120 and pretty easy to install if your a little guy LOL

 

Thanks a mill for the info appreciate it immensely Will change switch and let you know

 

Look for a post by Old Mike about a year ago: great step by step with pictures.

 

Brake switch at RockAuto. com is $39.79 less 5% promo code (58706B0C3F9D33) net $37.80 plus shipping Fedex ground $8.87 (3 to 4 days) total $46.67.

Details: 2000 JAGUAR XJ8 4.0L V8 Electrical-Switch & Relay : Brake Light Switch
AIRTEX / WELLS # 1S12145 {#LNB6420AA, LNB6420AB, LNB6420BA, LNB6420BB, SW9225

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2000 JAGUAR XJ8 Brake Light Switch

Jim Lombardi

 

I have to start shopping better. I remember getting the switch from an online Jag/ import parts supply.

 

I usually check Rock Auto .com to see if they stock any of my needed parts, they are usually the lowest price on quality parts. The brake switch they sell is usually about $120 elsewhere.

I also shop online with Advance Auto Parts and see if they have the part I need, but they did not have a lot of Jaguar parts.

They do have a lot of great promo discount code to apply to most of their online merchandise ( TRT30 - 30% off your order -- maxium savings $50 ie -- $166.66 purchase nets down to $116.67 -- $50 savings).

Here is promo code for them:
WD46 -- $10 off order over $25, $20 off order over $50, $30 off order over $75, $40 off order over $100, $50 off order over $125. Online only.

You can order your stuff online and use pickup at your local store option, most times the store has it in stock and you can pick it same day.

Jim Lombardi

 

I have replaced the brake light switch on my 2000 xj8 as recommended by so many of my forum families members . LET THE CRUISING BEGIN . The cruise control works perfect .Thanks for all the imput and advice

 

Thank you for the Rockauto parts web site save me a ton of money.I replaced the brake peddle switch cruise control works fine Great advice all aroung

 

Great advice all aroung . I look up Old Mike post as you recomended. good stuff thank you

 

People appreciate it when you use the 'thanks' button at the lower right of every message if you have been helped by them.

 

Good job Pedro....and thanks for getting back to us with the results, it's always appreciated ;o)
The earlier '97-'99 XJ8's had there cruise controlled opeated by vacuum acumulators....easily spotted with black round can on left side of TB.
The later....late'99-'03 models switched to full electronic system to operate cruise....no black can on side of TB ;o)

 

I suppose you mean this one: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...g-mode-102828/