# 1999 Jaguar XJ8 - "Restricted Performance" Warning Msg?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jaguar-xj8-restricted-performance-warning-msg/3628>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** jaguar\
**Created:** [August 25, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jaguar-xj8-restricted-performance-warning-msg/3628 "2007-08-25T14:49:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![rsleyl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@rsleyl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsleyl)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jaguar-xj8-restricted-performance-warning-msg/3628/1 "2007-08-25T14:49:17Z")

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I just bought a 1999 Jaguar XJ8L with only 53K original documented miles. Drives fine, but yesterday, while driving, got a message that came up on the dash that indicated “restricted performance”. Did not seem to affect the driving, except for one point, when I tried to accelerate, the car hesitated some. Light goes on and off since then. Anyone experience a similar problem? I would also like to know recommendations for competent, honest Jaguar mechanics in either Ellicott City or Annapolis areas. Let me know your recommendations. Thank you in advance.