I have two electrical problems. #1 The heated front seats do not work and I do not have a owners manual or a list of the fuses and relays which from what I have read was in the lid on the fuse box..also how many fuse boxes and locations are on the car? #2 The auto head lights do not work. although the car only has 78k miles I had to have the head liner replaced and I'm afraid that some thing was messed up there. I'll probably buy a owners manual but any help will be appreciated.
Thanks Ecarp

 

You can download all of the 1998 Jaguar XJ Handbooks (owner handbook & vehicle care handbook, plus all the others) on the jagdocs.com website for $5.52:

Click on this weblink:

1998 MY XJ8 X308 Owners Manual Set [Jaguar XJ8 XJR X308]

I am not connected in any way with jagdocs.com, I did an extensive internet search for these handbooks and they were the only website that had this download, also it appears to be a very reasonable price for all the handbook pdf files.

When the webpage opens the price is in GR Pound, use the currencies menu option on left to change it US Dollar.

Here is a JPEG file I created from the JTIS21 shop repair manual that shows the relays and fuseboxes locations:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/92trpg692y...ocations.jpg?m

When the dropbox webpage opens click on the image to get a sharper view, also increase browser Zoom to 125%.

Jim Lombardi

 

Left Side of Engine Compartment has a fuse and relay box.
Near this is the Engine Management Relay box
The Control Module Enclosure relays are near the firewall.
Front Bulkhead relays for windshield heat on in the center of the
car near the base of the windshield.
There are fuse and relay boxes on the heel panel on the rear seats.
Next to the battery is another fuse/Relay box.

The front seat heater relays are located towards the front of the seats.
Brown/Brown wire for Heater. The Violet/voilet wire is to raise and lower.

All the yellow wire and connectors go to the airbag system.