Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Jaguar XJ8


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

The Electrical System problem

Takata recall transmission fault light lights is on instrument lights go blank transmission goes clunk in and either reverse or drive   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The 1998 Xj8 while at highway / interstate speed 55 and up has gone into limp or stall mode at random (6 times in the past 18 months) exposing the occuptants to severe traffic hazards from fast moving vehicles. The vehicle coast to a standstill and must be put in park to restart.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Battery exploded, filled trunk with smoke, blew electrical covers off of fuse and relay blocks which are located too close to the battery under the floor of the trunk. . Exploded when turned ignition key to start car--very violent--if trunk had been open, acid would have covered anyone nearby.   Read details...


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