# \#jaguar **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/jaguar/329.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2008 Jaguar XJ8 - Threw a rod - Totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492)
**Author:** [@Chris3720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris3720)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492 "2025-09-08T14:58:39Z")
Car just threw a rod --- ## [Jaguar EV; more characters please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-ev-more-characters-please/198241)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-ev-more-characters-please/198241 "2024-12-06T23:20:26Z")
Jaguar just introduced their EV concept car. Here’s a story with photos. I think it’s kinda ugly, but then again, it’s a concept car. The model for sale may not look too much like the concept. Any opinions? --- ## [Jaguar must have a death wish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-must-have-a-death-wish/198111)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-must-have-a-death-wish/198111 "2024-11-22T23:09:34Z")
They are effectively re-branding themselves, are eliminating the classic leaping Jaguar emblem, and are apparently headed for all-EV territory. In the meantime, they won’t offer any vehicles for sale in The UK for more… --- ## [2017 Jaguar XE - Shifter error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jaguar-xe-shifter-error/194711)
**Author:** [@Greg10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg10)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jaguar-xe-shifter-error/194711 "2024-04-15T06:14:10Z")
Shifter not in park error --- ## [2002 Jaguar XK8 - CEL off and on and the experts can't figure it out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xk8-cel-off-and-on-and-the-experts-cant-figure-it-out/190336)
**Author:** [@MJBrazier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJBrazier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xk8-cel-off-and-on-and-the-experts-cant-figure-it-out/190336 "2023-04-29T15:38:52Z")
The engine light comes on after a short time, the car will drive to a safe spot, wait a short time then the light is off and away it goes, It is not consistent, some times it will drive and the next day the engine light… --- ## [2002 Jaguar XJR - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xjr-unintended-acceleration/188543)
**Author:** [@Powers01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Powers01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xjr-unintended-acceleration/188543 "2023-01-18T05:25:36Z")
My car keeps accelerating even when I stop pressing the gas pedal. It does not happen all the time, but way too often. I cleaned the throttle body often, and removed a carbon ball in the ERG valve that was the size of ma… --- ## [2010 Jaguar XF - biggest problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jaguar-xf-biggest-problems/185114)
**Author:** [@JohnRamey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnRamey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jaguar-xf-biggest-problems/185114 "2022-07-10T16:15:58Z")
What are the most problems with this year? This one has 61000 mils on it. --- ## [Lucas strikes again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-strikes-again/184609)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-strikes-again/184609 "2022-06-13T21:22:44Z")
Was the failure of old Lucas electrical components the cause of this embarrassment at QE II’s Jubilee Parade? And, some vintage jokes about Joseph Lucas and his electrical components: Lucas – Inventor of the self-dim… --- ## [Normal Oil Pressure Range 2003 Jaguar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-oil-pressure-range-2003-jaguar/183050)
**Author:** [@mhager\_179785](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhager_179785)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-oil-pressure-range-2003-jaguar/183050 "2022-03-18T15:25:33Z")
I have a 2003 Jaguar S Type 3.0l V6 base model. The oil light came on when at a stop sign idling. It only flashed for a second. It has done this a handful of times, but not all the time. Always at idle and never when… --- ## [2005 Jaguar X-Type - shifter stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jaguar-x-type-shifter-stuck-in-park/180447)
**Author:** [@attyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/attyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jaguar-x-type-shifter-stuck-in-park/180447 "2021-11-04T14:46:07Z")
shfter stuck in park mode --- ## [2003 Jaguar S-Type - Looking for Mr. or Ms. Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-s-type-looking-for-mr-or-ms-right/177488)
**Author:** [@Frank21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-s-type-looking-for-mr-or-ms-right/177488 "2021-06-18T00:15:35Z")
anybody know of a good, honest, and experienced jaguar mechanic in Simi Valley ? --- ## [2000 Jaguar XKR - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jaguar-xkr-looking-for-a-mechanic/175972)
**Author:** [@Rob28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jaguar-xkr-looking-for-a-mechanic/175972 "2021-04-05T17:45:20Z")
Looking for qualified independent Jaguar service --- ## [2002 Jaguar XK8 - Convertible top repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xk8-convertible-top-repair/175520)
**Author:** [@DaveSag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveSag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xk8-convertible-top-repair/175520 "2021-03-03T02:03:54Z")
how hard(and/or expensive) is it to replace all the hydraulic lines for the convertible top?I might be ok doing it myself, but if not, who should I bring it to? --- ## [2013 Jaguar XF - Smokes sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jaguar-xf-smokes-sometimes/174406)
**Author:** [@bigdog12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigdog12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jaguar-xf-smokes-sometimes/174406 "2021-01-23T02:55:37Z")
2013 Jaguar xf supercharge smokes after sitting about 8 hrs during cold crank. Does not smoke while driving. --- ## [Settle a bet: Jaguar V-16 Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/settle-a-bet-jaguar-v-16-engine/48630)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/settle-a-bet-jaguar-v-16-engine/48630 "2020-12-20T18:27:54Z")
A friend insists that Jaguar made a car in the 1980's with a V-16. I only remember a V-12. V-16's haven't been made since the 1930's, right? I can find a Cadillac V-16 using a web search but no Jag. --- ## [Identifying snowflake dash light on 2008 Jaguar S-Type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-snowflake-dash-light-on-2008-jaguar-s-type/172870)
**Author:** [@robdogwins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robdogwins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-snowflake-dash-light-on-2008-jaguar-s-type/172870 "2020-12-01T23:36:32Z")
A code on the dash looks like a snow flake with H in the middle are a car symbol cant tell…but it looks like a virse cell what dose it mean… --- ## [Jaguar xk8 HELLLLL PPP TRANSMISSION OWNED 3 DAYS ONLY!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-helllll-ppp-transmission-owned-3-days-only/109346)
**Author:** [@justrun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justrun)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-helllll-ppp-transmission-owned-3-days-only/109346 "2020-10-05T12:48:16Z")
I really can’t believe it! I have owned two jaguar’s, both xj6, convertible british racing green, for 5 years each, sold one after 5 years because I couldn’t get it smogged. Loved both for 5 years. Then I chose a simple… --- ## [Jaguar XK8 Problems: Cooling system & Suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-problems-cooling-system-suspension/72047)
**Author:** [@Berum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Berum)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-problems-cooling-system-suspension/72047 "2020-10-04T13:17:22Z")
Hello, My 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible has several problems I can't get to the bottom of: Problem 1: The cooling fans seem to stop working, and I've replaced the cooling fan relay, which fixed the problem, but I noticed… --- ## [2004 Jaguar XJ8 sudden unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xj8-sudden-unintended-acceleration/169541)
**Author:** [@CLINTACKERMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLINTACKERMAN)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xj8-sudden-unintended-acceleration/169541 "2020-09-04T16:18:39Z")
2004 XJ8… sudden intended acceleration…happened twice. afraid to drive --- ## [2017 Jaguar XE won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jaguar-xe-won-t-start/168286)
**Author:** [@swain21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swain21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jaguar-xe-won-t-start/168286 "2020-08-05T03:31:19Z")
my car is not starting --- ## [2000 Jaguar XJ8 - Questions on timing chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jaguar-xj8-questions-on-timing-chain/166248)
**Author:** [@tomgibney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomgibney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jaguar-xj8-questions-on-timing-chain/166248 "2020-06-24T05:31:44Z")
when did ford change the timing chain to metal tensionsers, and what are the major things to watc h for on the 2000 xj 8. --- ## [2003 Jaguar XJR - Power locks stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-xjr-power-locks-stopped-working/165408)
**Author:** [@Edward48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-xjr-power-locks-stopped-working/165408 "2020-06-07T10:27:41Z")
All four door lock actuators stop working. I receive the open and close sound and can hear a click of the actuators but no movement. Can all for go out at once or is a fuse or something else? --- ## [2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas - Looking for tops on leather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jaguar-vanden-plas-looking-for-tops-on-leather/164830)
**Author:** [@Jagfiend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jagfiend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jaguar-vanden-plas-looking-for-tops-on-leather/164830 "2020-05-25T20:52:13Z")
How to keep leather driver’s seat uncracked --- ## [Misfiring 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-1996-jaguar-vanden-plas/163994)
**Author:** [@Bill18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-1996-jaguar-vanden-plas/163994 "2020-05-09T05:48:24Z")
I own a 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas 6 cyl. Living in Minnesota, I only drive the car in warm weather and usually accumulate only about 3000 m annually. Being an old car, it’s developed some nuisance oil leaks which I think I… --- ## [2004 Jaguar XK8 - Multiple warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xk8-multiple-warning-lights/160023)
**Author:** [@george56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xk8-multiple-warning-lights/160023 "2020-03-02T21:50:35Z")
warning lights on. engine,airbag, abs, but car drives ok but no cruise control --- ## [What is the Most Reliable Year for the Jaguar S Type 4.2 Model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-most-reliable-year-for-the-jaguar-s-type-4-2-model/156324)
**Author:** [@jenniferalaritz\_161949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferalaritz_161949)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-most-reliable-year-for-the-jaguar-s-type-4-2-model/156324 "2020-01-13T13:44:29Z")
I am recently heartbroken as I’ve had to let my second S Type Jaguar go bye bye. For the past 15 years I have owned 2003 and 2005 4.2 models. It seems that 160K miles has been the “kiss of death” with repairs averaging … --- ## [Engine noise and shaking over 70kmh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-and-shaking-over-70kmh/152848)
**Author:** [@skahya\_159849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skahya_159849)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-and-shaking-over-70kmh/152848 "2020-01-06T06:28:17Z")
Hello I’m new here and this is my Jaguar XF, 2014, 3.0L Supercharged. I don’t know much about cars, so here I am to get some help! Lately it has been having vibrations and some noise issues so I changed the tires, wheel… --- ## [Neutralizing alarm sound during rain - 2005 Jaguar XK8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281)
**Author:** [@AdrianFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrianFarmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281 "2019-12-27T09:45:44Z")
Hi XK8 owners … Does anyone know how to adjust/newtralise or turn off the alarm sound which takes place during heavy rain. Thank you, Adrian M. Farmer --- ## [2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas - Wimpy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-vanden-plas-wimpy/151786)
**Author:** [@KathrynDishong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynDishong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-vanden-plas-wimpy/151786 "2019-11-01T19:13:50Z")
Wimpy half hearted bro like a small balloon losing air sounds after the key is turned off. Not always at the same time frame. No error message or warning lights. Started 2 months ago. --- ## [2014 Jaguar XJ - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jaguar-xj-ac-issues/147908)
**Author:** [@Golia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Golia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jaguar-xj-ac-issues/147908 "2019-09-01T11:24:36Z")
The ac in my xj jaguar. 2014 comes out not as cold on the passage front vent. Why is that [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/jaguar/329.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=jaguar)