If anyone would care to try this - I inadvertently used the valet key to start the car today AND no airbag light!

Cheers,
John Colville
2000 xj8l

 

Hi Guys
Have been through all of this and more with my 1997 XK8 (LHD) - tried everything then in desperation - took it to a Jag Dealer in Hartford Connecticut - who couldn't have been more helpful - they had to retrieve an old Jaguar computer linkup from their bnasement (the new model can't read these older cars) - once connected - their computer instantly diagnosed a blown fuse, which they replaced and I have not seen the air-bag light again. Charged me $150 - which I thought was great considering I was there for around two hours.

Sadly, I cannot remember the fuse number or location - but the reason I am writing this is to suggest you take the car to a Jag Dealer and get it scanned properly. You seem to be replacing a lot of parts and spending a lot of money - much of which may be unnecessary. It shouldn't cost that much to scan - even at dealer prices.

That's my advice for what it's worth - hope you solve your problem.

 

PS: Fitting a temp delay to get through MOT is not an easy job - the Airbag light is and LED soldered into a printed circuit board - so not straightforward. I was deperate enough at one point to think about this!