Battery Problems of Jaguar XJ8

Jaguar XJ8 owners have reported 1 problem related to battery (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery problem of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

Failure Date: 01/10/2002

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. Better shielding of the battery needs to be undertaken.

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