I am a long time reader---recent member-seldome poster---I am a three cat owner.

I have had a no-start issue with my 99-XJ8 for the past week. I felt no need to post since there are so many excelent post with the same issue. This site is very informative and helpful.

I started the engine after about a 3 week rest- It ran for about 60 seconds then I forgot something and shut her off--well you know?--

I went through all of the basic diagnostic procedures( I am an old shade tree--ASE retired tech on mostly FORD vehicles--- To make a long story short-- the greatest help came from a link referal to another wonderful place( JAGREPAIR.COM)-- after using oil to resolve my cylinder wash issue -she now runs like DREAM-

Thanks to the JAG community-of -friends-- P.S. -is there an upgraded year of PCM that will interchange and possibly eliminate further WASH?

 

Thanks so much for taking the time n trouble to make a post on your issue, the help you received here and advising of the resolution.

Its sometimes posts like these that can help many other members in future

 

Thank * you sir -for helping to SERVE -such a GREAT!-place----In most instances-no new post would ever have to be made on repair issues---The veteran enthusiasis -here have --BEEN there-Done that-and have REPAIRED "T" shirts to prove it******

 

Very true, but then it would be a pretty boring forum, and there's always a new twist to an old problem. Thanks for the feedback.

 

Thanks Neighbor!-for your service here*---still looking to know if there is an upgraded year ECU-ECM-that will interchange with my 99 XJ8L that might help future WASH OUT!?

 

I think a later throttle calibration file can be loaded to the ECU with Jaguar's IDS software, usually at the Dealers, or Jaguar specialist (usually ex Jaguar tech run)
This attempted to clear the bore wash, but the lesson is to never shut it off before warmup is complete!

 

Yeap... if you're about to go to buy some eggs from the local shop - use your feet, not your Jag... true story ending with cylinder wash, but then it's always good to remember -

 

Thanks! GENTS -for the info and the reminder--as my GRAN-MAH--MAH use to say( A lesson learned --is a lesson earned) the HARD way!---gooday mates*