Stability control fail pops up in the message center on my 99 xj8 once in a great while along with the ABS light. it doesnt seem to act any different but gets me wondering what the problem is..any idea?

 

No Reduced Performance or Fail Safe message on the info display, and no Check Engine light?

 

Before you move on to the ABS control unit look at each wheel sensor and check the connectors.

If you have a 95xj6 I think I saw a tsb on the plugs.

 

had the same problem on my 2002 VDP and it can be a very expenisive or free mix. Hopefully you don't have to replace the ABS module. I actually had a ball joint and bushing replaced and while doing it they cleaned the sensors and 3k miles later the warnings have not come back. Hopefully its the same for you.

 

the check engine light didnt come on with it and no restriction on performance, the car acted as normal but with the message...it hasnt come on since last summer so i forgot about it but came up recently so i wondered if it was a prob...car stops just fine and brakes are quiet

 

as the other posts advise, check and clean the sensors first. i had the same problem. abs and stability control warning pops up now and then. after about 3 months it stayed on. i bought an abs module from ebay for 150. installed and bled the brakes - 1 hour job. problem fixed. called a couple of shops. they wanted anywhere from 1500 to 2400.