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Old 10-11-2013, 07:56 PM
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Question How to put XK8 in neutral with dead battery?
Found this schematic for the XJ8:


So you need to use a screwdriver to nudge that wingnut, same for XK8?
 
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Right above the 2nd gear position there is a star or torx head screw. Remove that and stick the ignition key in the hole to depress a lockout and you can move the shift lever. I believe this is shown in the owners manual.
 
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