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Oct 13, 2018 | 11:14 AM

Marqymarquis

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Engine Failsafe Mode

On two consecutive days the “Engine Failsafe Mode” warning came up on my 1996 XK8. On the first occasion, I went for a two mile drive; parked; stopped the engine; re-started it and the warning was extinguished. The car ran correctly. On the second occasion, I left the engine running for a few seconds before switching off and re-starting. Again, the warning message was extinguised and the car ran correctly.
Any suggestions?

Oct 13, 2018 | 01:13 PM

GGG

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1. battery is suspect
2. read the codes

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Oct 13, 2018 | 05:49 PM

Marqymarquis

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Thanks
How do I read the codes?

Oct 28, 2018 | 09:26 AM

zray

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the inexpensive readers would not connect to my '02 XKR. This one works well enough to read most fault codes:

Amazon

Oct 30, 2018 | 10:49 AM

dsnyder586

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Also, check the condition and fitment of your intake snorkel. I had an ill fitting one that would allow a little air in at certain times...

Oct 30, 2018 | 01:26 PM

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Did you lose cruise Control too? If so look for loose hose vacuum leak near throttle.

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Nov 4, 2018 | 06:03 PM

tlindi

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Originally Posted by Marqymarquis

Mine (1997) had similar issues sinse 2011. Sometimes not able to start (crank ok) on P - on N staring fine. Issues and fix new (used) Gearbox rotary switchs aka Jaguar slang Range Sensor. (Functionality can be verified by measuring contact by document attached)

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