Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control cable (three problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Jaguar XJ8


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xj8. While traveling 70 mph the contact released his foot off of the accelerator pedal and noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed and 2 years prior the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the throttle body   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

While driving at low speeds the vehicle stalled three times. It was determined that the stalling was caused by the throttle cable housing.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Consumer was pulling inside of angle parking lot traveling about 5mph when accelerate pedal went down to the floor and locked. She tried to hold on the brake, and vehicle drove into a sheet metal wall . There were no injuries at this time.   Read details...


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