Hello Gents
I have not used my car since early 2020, since Corona panic took over. Recently tried to use the car, and although the battery has always been kept charged, the car developed various faults.
I drove it to the mechanic to clear them all, but 2 issues continue not to be cleared, namely:
1. The headlights will turn on when I shift the gear lever from the parked position even when the lights are switched off. Mind you, when that happens, the screen and instrument panel lights do not dim as when the actual lights are turned on. All other functions of the light switch are normal.
2. When I turn of the car and need to exit, the doors will still be in locked position and I can only open the locks with the hand held remote controller. If I pull the unlock lever on the door or the lock/open button on the panel above the LED screen, nothing happens.
Having said that, at times they do work but I can't remember under what circumstances they do and don't. I will have another go at this tomorrow to pin point it more accurately.
I would have thought that I can program the doors to lock/unlock from the LED screen but cannot seem to find out how.

Grateful for any suggestions to help out on any of the above.

Thank you.

 

This is the X308 forum, for cars through model year 2003. You’ll get better answers moving to the correct forum for your car.

 

Wrong forum. But how about shift lever position not regonized at the P position only?

 

Oops, my bad, went for the wrong XJ8
Thanks

 

Is the problem solved? I have the same problem

 

Hi, Yes the light thing was a question of setting and it worked ok but honestly I cant remember how as since then I have not touched the car due to bad suspension that I need to order.
I was told how to go about it and will try to find out and lead you to the post.

Cheers