Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1998 Jaguar Xk8 Sports

Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Jaguar Xk8 Sports.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Jaguar Xk8 Sports

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
1
Check Engine Light On problems
1

Engine Belts And Pulleys problem #1

The vehicle stalled inadvertently at high speeds and at lower speeds. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated they were aware to the problem. They replaced the throttle body system. The consumer left the dealer and 5 minutes later the vehicle stalled again. In addition to the stalling problem, the vehicle required replacement of the right wheel rotor and caliper on two occasions.

Check Engine Light On problem #2

While driving along the highway at 70mph car all of sudden didn't have any power. There were no indications. Finally was able to coast to the side of the road and the engine check light came on. This has happened, four times. Contacted dealer and if fixed, it would happen again.



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