Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Jaguar XK8.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
Tl the contact owns a 1997 Jaguar Xk8 convertible. While driving 40 mph and slowing to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
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. . . During the dealer test drive, the car also lost power on highway #670. . Due to the safety issue, Jaguar should make the necessary repairs. .
While driving vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but vehicle would not restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that throttle needed to be replaced due to a worn out shut off valve part.
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.