Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Jaguar XK8. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Module problems |
While driving my 1997 Jaguar Xk8 on polaris parkway @50mph, the car lost total power. I had to weave out of the middle lane in order to reduce a potential accident. . The local Jaguar dealer tested and reported that the throttle body failed thus causing vehicle to lose all power. . . Read details...
While driving at los angeles freeway at 55mph and with no warning vehicle got shut off, causing consumer to pull off the road. This problem was intermittent. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still occurring. Read details...
Throttle position sensor contacts fail due to design flaw causing ecu to go into limp mode. Ecu unable to determine pedal position, causing incorrect fuel metering and incorrect shift pattern. Read details...