# \#xj8 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xj8/5622.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [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 --- ## [Looking for a new (to me) 2004 Jaguar XJ8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-to-me-2004-jaguar-xj8/147519)
**Author:** [@RuthBurgener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthBurgener)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-to-me-2004-jaguar-xj8/147519 "2019-08-26T23:12:14Z")
Ray, I think I might be the little old lady in Pasadena except I live in Tucson. I am 84. Here’s what I want to ask you. I have always been a car person and so was my husband who has been dead for 15 years. We had s… --- ## [Jaguar XJ8 hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xj8-hesitation/126312)
**Author:** [@TERRYSCAMPBELL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TERRYSCAMPBELL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xj8-hesitation/126312 "2019-02-11T02:11:56Z")
my 2004 jaguar xj8 hesitation bad under load with no codes. At or between 1 and 2 on flat road. i replaced the following…intake manifold gaskets, all vacuum hose,the round 3 inch plastic pvc, all 8 plugs and coils, both … --- ## [1998 Jaguar XJ8 / cupped tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jaguar-xj8-cupped-tire/133975)
**Author:** [@Randall30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randall30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jaguar-xj8-cupped-tire/133975 "2019-02-05T14:12:21Z")
I have only one cupped tire, the front driver’s side, what do I need to do now? --- ## [Metal shavings in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-oil/39942)
**Author:** [@minkfrack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minkfrack)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-oil/39942 "2019-01-03T10:31:39Z")
How bad is it if the mechanic tells you there sre metal shavings in the oil when they changed it? Is an engine rebuild required? --- ## [Leather Seats and Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-seats-and-dash/82468)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-seats-and-dash/82468 "2013-12-02T20:31:26Z")
Greetings from Cincinnati I have an old (2001) Jaguar with leather seats and dash. What can I put on or rub into these seats and dash to prevent them from cracking? Everything I find at the auto store has petroleum … --- ## [About electronic parts install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-electronic-parts-install/76707)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-electronic-parts-install/76707 "2013-01-16T23:17:17Z")
received my master control box (all windows) today, I'd like to know the protocol for installation Last week when I removed the other part because it wasn't working properly, two days later I decided to reconnect it, … --- ## [Short-Term Memory Loss Strikes Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-memory-loss-strikes-again/76607)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-memory-loss-strikes-again/76607 "2013-01-13T17:38:32Z")
I've got a really bad short-term memory, sadly my car gets hurt because of it This time I forgot to return to the car after removing a stack of hot pizzas from it. When I returned to the car late that night, after some… --- ## ['94 Jaguar XJS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jaguar-xjs/73818)
**Author:** [@DFish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jaguar-xjs/73818 "2012-12-05T20:34:17Z")
Hi- I have a '94 XJS Jaguar that has been having repeated issues starting and has lately been putting out a dramatic plume of grey smoke each time has actually succeeded in starting. Currently, the engine refuses to tu… --- ## [2001 Jag XJ8, Having problems engaging shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jag-xj8-having-problems-engaging-shifter/74798)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jag-xj8-having-problems-engaging-shifter/74798 "2012-10-10T05:58:37Z")
This problem started about a year ago, was occasional. but over the past few months has rapidly worsened. Before I can shift out of park I must depress the brake which is suppose to unlock the shifter and engage the b… --- ## [1998 Jaguar xj8 windshield wiper problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jaguar-xj8-windshield-wiper-problem/68042)
**Author:** [@jtc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jaguar-xj8-windshield-wiper-problem/68042 "2011-09-19T15:38:16Z")
I turn on the windshield wiper, it works for about 30 seconds, and then stops randomly in mid-stride. You then turn off the wiper, then turn it back on, and it works again for about another 30 seconds. Intermediate does … --- ## [Windshield Wiper with a "mind of its own"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-with-a-mind-of-its-own/67932)
**Author:** [@jtc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-with-a-mind-of-its-own/67932 "2011-09-15T12:51:21Z")
Windshield wiper turns on, works for about 30 seconds, and then stops in mid-stride. You then turn off the wiper, then turn it back on, and it works for about another 30 seconds. Intermediate does not work, slow speed … --- ## [1999 Jaguar Homelink system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jaguar-homelink-system/62628)
**Author:** [@mikegolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikegolf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jaguar-homelink-system/62628 "2011-03-15T12:22:05Z")
I have no directions for use of the homelink system. Are there simple directions, or where would I find instructions? --- ## [Ga carraged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ga-carraged/61743)
**Author:** [@fwsherl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fwsherl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ga-carraged/61743 "2011-02-23T17:10:00Z")
I have had a 2000 Jag in a garage for 4 years. What do I need to do before I start driving it again? --- ## [Ethanol in gasoline -- boon or bust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-gasoline-boon-or-bust/58124)
**Author:** [@beachbum742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachbum742)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-gasoline-boon-or-bust/58124 "2010-11-30T18:39:29Z")
I read and hear what sound like good rational arguments on both sides of the ethanol in gas issue. My 99 Jag now needs a new fuel pump and the mechanic says its due to the ethanol in the gas in Arizona. Is he likely ri… --- ## [Jaguar Engine Interferes with iPhone4 Ack!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-engine-interferes-with-iphone4-ack/51834)
**Author:** [@sdbeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdbeal)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-engine-interferes-with-iphone4-ack/51834 "2010-10-29T19:30:39Z")
OK. This is just a weird problem. Here's the background... I have a 2005 Jaguar XJ8L with about 52,000 miles on it. Great car. Love it. I have a new iPhone 4. Great device. Love it. The combo of the two..… --- ## [Jaguar Windows stuck down,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-windows-stuck-down/55065)
**Author:** [@RobSchrag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobSchrag)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-windows-stuck-down/55065 "2010-09-13T19:32:45Z")
Greetings Oh Wise Mechanics- We live in Raleigh, NC. My wife has a 1997 Jaguar XK 8 convertible, that she drives very rarely, but love the car. Current problem is that the rear windows are stuck down. The top is s… --- ## [Transmission repair fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-fraud/53130)
**Author:** [@mvalenti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvalenti)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-fraud/53130 "2010-08-08T04:56:56Z")
I took my 99 Jag w/93,000 miles in because of slow engaging into reverse. I was told they would do a "free road check" they asked to me to leave it. Sure enought 2 hrs later they called and said they had to take it dow… --- ## [1999 xj8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-xj8/52790)
**Author:** [@davidemmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidemmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-xj8/52790 "2010-08-02T00:17:46Z")
I have the opportunity to receive a 1999 xj8 with 20,000 miles. It was my moms car and is in showroom condition. Not much has been done as no problems appeared. What issues should I expect. I have limited funds and d… --- ## [Vehicle too low / Air Suspension Fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-too-low-air-suspension-fault/48559)
**Author:** [@freshair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freshair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-too-low-air-suspension-fault/48559 "2010-05-08T19:09:47Z")
My 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Message Center alternatively displays the message ?Vehicle Too Low? and ?Air Suspension Fault?. The vehicle?s frame in the front is only about 2? above the ground and become un-drivable on the road. D… --- ## [Lost Diamond](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-diamond/42767)
**Author:** [@Atlmarathonman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atlmarathonman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-diamond/42767 "2010-01-19T16:13:21Z")
Help! I accidentally slammed my wife's ring finger with the lid of the center console of her 2002 Jaguar XJ. That force, combined with her jerking her hand back, dislodged her engagement diamond from it's setting. … --- ## [Driving a car with little or no coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-with-little-or-no-coolant/42200)
**Author:** [@rbanister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbanister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-with-little-or-no-coolant/42200 "2010-01-10T17:00:28Z")
My Jaguar is leaking coolant--in fact when you pour in new coolant it leaks out at what I believe is the water pump. Can I drive it out of the garage so that I can have it towed to the dealer? It would be about 50 feet… --- ## [Ping on XJ8 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ping-on-xj8-1999/38120)
**Author:** [@glow09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glow09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ping-on-xj8-1999/38120 "2009-10-14T23:48:06Z")
1999 XK8 Jaguar has rattling sound when going up steep hills or when tank is low. NOTE ? this didn?t start until the transmission was replaced in 2007. I have been to the Jag dealer after $900 still making sound, went… --- ## [Jaguar stalls on extreme curve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-stalls-on-extreme-curve/36926)
**Author:** [@sitapper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sitapper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-stalls-on-extreme-curve/36926 "2009-09-22T16:41:06Z")
The 1998 Jaguar "engine stalls" and I have no power when traveling over 55 on a sharp curve going from one freeway to another. It happens in exactly the same spot each time. If I am going under 50 it does not happen. … --- ## [2001 XJ8 Jaguar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-xj8-jaguar/33226)
**Author:** [@jamiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamiller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-xj8-jaguar/33226 "2009-07-14T00:24:49Z")
Pleasssssse help me. I have a 2001 XJ8 Jaguar that I purchased new. I've never had ANY problems--love my car--I have 95,000 miles on it. Recently, on a trip to Louisiana and Texas with my 87-year old Mother, I needed gas… --- ## [1998 Jaguar XJ8L - engine cuts out on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jaguar-xj8l-engine-cuts-out-on-the-highway/24249)
**Author:** [@valkrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valkrior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2009, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jaguar-xj8l-engine-cuts-out-on-the-highway/24249 "2009-01-23T02:45:21Z")
What could be causing my Jag to cut out in the middle of driving on the highway? It happens intermittently. It has always only happened when letting off the accelerator quickly. When it happens, the RPMs start droppin…