XK8 Convertible window trouble
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XK8 Convertible window trouble
The driver's side window of my '97 XK8 has started toopen when I pull on the door handle.The windowusedto open slightlyand then close back up once I shutthe door. Now, when I exit the vehicle, the window comes down, but does not closeback up.Eachpull on the door handle results in the window lowering a bit more. Any ideas as to what might cause this strange behavior?
Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks in advance.
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Thanks very much for your response. I must admit that Ithought it sounded pretty unlikely, sinceI've never had a problem starting her up, but I watched thevoltage on startup just now and it was at 11 initially and thendipped down to 9...any suggestions on a battery, or will any 12v do?
Also,I never got a remote with this vehicle (although the seller promised to 'send it along'). I would like to take care of this issue, as well, but would prefer not to drop $200 and take a 30 mile trip tothe nearest Jag dealer.Any suggestions would be much appreciated...thanks again.
Also,I never got a remote with this vehicle (although the seller promised to 'send it along'). I would like to take care of this issue, as well, but would prefer not to drop $200 and take a 30 mile trip tothe nearest Jag dealer.Any suggestions would be much appreciated...thanks again.
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RE: XK8 Convertible window trouble
Is the window, dropping and coming back up when you release the handle, or is is dropping and staying dropped then drops further with each pull and release of handle?
If your voltage is dropping, I would say replace battery, that should take care of it.
If it drops and goes back up, probably door latch is bad. You will see on message center that is will not say drivers door open when it is.
The remote, you can find them on ebay alot. You can programme them yourself. Be wary of the ones on ebay though if used. There may be a reason why they are selling them.
There was an add on here for remotes at like 90% off.
http://www.originalkeyless.com/categ...?categoryId=29
If your voltage is dropping, I would say replace battery, that should take care of it.
If it drops and goes back up, probably door latch is bad. You will see on message center that is will not say drivers door open when it is.
The remote, you can find them on ebay alot. You can programme them yourself. Be wary of the ones on ebay though if used. There may be a reason why they are selling them.
There was an add on here for remotes at like 90% off.
http://www.originalkeyless.com/categ...?categoryId=29
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RE: XK8 Convertible window trouble
Driver's side window is"dropping and staying dropped then drops further with each pull and release of handle".Sounds like a new battery is in order...I havea Sears gift card that I need toget rid of. Would a high-end Diehard be adequate for this vehicle?
Thanks again for the help, and for the keylessremotelink (I have my doubts about eBay)..
Thanks again for the help, and for the keylessremotelink (I have my doubts about eBay)..
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RE: XK8 Convertible window trouble
This post is tothank FactoryJaguarTech for all thehelp. I replaced my battery this weekend with a Sears equivalent, sonowthe cranking voltage stays at/around 11 volts during start-up. I then re-set the window memory, following instructions found on this site,and it worked like a charm!Thanks again+
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