What to do if your Jaguar XK8 roof is not closing?
Lubrication of the ram shafts can be done by spraying WD40 on a rag and rub it on the ram shaft and this can be done when the roof is in the closed position. The roof goes up to the latch but the latch does not grab the roof and close or the latch opens and the roof will not pull back to open. First check the fluid level and the petcock closed.
Why are the windows not closing on my Jaguar?
Note: if the rams are not closed properly the windows will not go up. The right ram has switches that if they are not satisfied you will get no power to the windows to close them. Once you close the roof rams properly then you should be able to close the windows electrically by pressing the close roof button.
What are the secrets of the Jaguar XK8 XKR?
John from ‘To the Garage’ shares a couple of the ‘secrets of the XK8’. The weird features that not everyone. (even many owners don’t know.) In episode 1. The manual boot release and manual hood operation procedures. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9PU… Loading…
What causes a slow leak on a Jaguar XK8?
A slow leak could be caused by a hose connector beginning to fail or a ram shaft seal that has been dislodged all due to high pressure. When you see a green fluid in the header light or in the rear tire wheel well (it would be a moist area forward of the tire) it is a sign of a leak.
Note: if the rams are not closed properly the windows will not go up. The right ram has switches that if they are not satisfied you will get no power to the windows to close them. Once you close the roof rams properly then you should be able to close the windows electrically by pressing the close roof button.
How does a jagrepair convertible top latch work?
The SLCM switches off the ‘Latch Control Valve’; and the claw pulls the convertible top in place. 7. When the latch has closed ‘Convertible top closed switch’ and ‘Convertible top latch closed sound the alarm chime, and raise the front windows. 8. Further pressure on the convertible top switch will raise the rear quarter windows.
What to do if your Jaguar roof is not closed?
Check for a blown fuse, refill the reservoir and be sure the petcock is closed. Now if this does not work you will need to re-sequence the roof operation. In most cases when the roof is not closed properly it will stop cold in its tracks.
How does the convertible top work on a Jaguar?
When the convertible top has fully raised it will touch the latch claw which will switch to be sent. The SLCM switches off the ‘Latch Control Valve’; and the claw pulls the convertible top in place. 7. When the latch has closed ‘Convertible top closed switch’ and ‘Convertible top latch closed sound the alarm chime, and raise the front windows. 8.
Why is my soft top on my Jaguar XK not working?
This video will show you the first thing to check when your convertible top on a Jaguar XK or XKR is not working. This is a commonly overlooked issue when the Jaguar soft top is not working. There are more details if you need it in the owner’s manual. Feel free to reach out to me if this does not work for you or you need more help. Loading…
Where is the hydraulic pump on a Jaguar XK8?
The roof hydraulic pump is located in the trunk of your xk8 on top of the CD changer and your audio amplifier. The pump is equipped with the hydraulic reservoir, two solenoids one to operate the roof latch and the other for the roof lift.
Why are my Ram seals failing on my Jaguar XK8?
With the hoses, pump pressure is the most common problem and also contributes to the ram seals failing but the lack of lubrication on the ram shafts will also add to the ram seals becoming dislodged. This next link will cover what I have found when investigating the hydraulic failures on the XK8.
Lubrication of the ram shafts can be done by spraying WD40 on a rag and rub it on the ram shaft and this can be done when the roof is in the closed position. The roof goes up to the latch but the latch does not grab the roof and close or the latch opens and the roof will not pull back to open. First check the fluid level and the petcock closed.
This video will show you the first thing to check when your convertible top on a Jaguar XK or XKR is not working. This is a commonly overlooked issue when the Jaguar soft top is not working. There are more details if you need it in the owner’s manual. Feel free to reach out to me if this does not work for you or you need more help. Loading…
With the hoses, pump pressure is the most common problem and also contributes to the ram seals failing but the lack of lubrication on the ram shafts will also add to the ram seals becoming dislodged. This next link will cover what I have found when investigating the hydraulic failures on the XK8.
Why does my Jaguar XK go into limp mode?
Sensors are there to protect the engine from damage and when they start to fail then limp home mode will always come on. If you can find which one it is that is the start point. I don’t get oily hand any more, but there are several XK owners who know their way round that engine. Peter. You can post now and register later.
What is the hydraulic system on a Jaguar XK8?
The hydraulic system is push/push system that means that two hydraulic lines are attached to both lift rams and the roof latch ram so when you operate the roof manually additional fluid can and in most situations will seep out. So have a clean dry rag in the car for any leakage that might take place.
Why does my Jaguar XK8 convertible not go up?
As an FYI, the new tail lights are lower in voltage than the factory orginals and again, the right signal works just fine. A problem cropped up today in my 99 XK8 convertible. I was putting the top up and the latch went down before it grabbed the hook on the top. Now, the top will not go up or down nor will the back windows go up.
Is the tail light on my Jag XK8 working?
My mechanic put an aftermarket tail light on my 2005 Jag XK8. The right one works fine, but the left one, the rear turn signal does not “blink” although it sounds like it is blinking in the car very rapidly. Also, the tail light stays on constantly.
Is the rear turn signal working on the Jaguar XK?
The right one works fine, but the left one, the rear turn signal does not “blink” although it sounds like it is blinking in the car very rapidly. Also, the tail light stays on constantly.
Why is the Check Engine light on on my Jaguar XK?
The loss of treble on my radio and the rumble on hard acceleration were caused by water getting on at least one of my coils that are in the head. The engine had been washed by the seller and water had gotten under the coil covers. The check engine light came on within 30 miles of being driven after the washing.
What kind of hydraulic hose does a Jaguar XK8 use?
This information on the hydraulic hose, latch and lifts and will cover XK8 XKR MY 1997 to 2006. Several years ago I had a hydraulic hose fail that operates my roof on my 1999 xk8.
What are the switches on a Jaguar roof?
It also has three switches in the header, top ready to latch switch, top latch closed and top closed switch. Now I am going to attach a link to a TSB from Jaguar that will go into every detail of the roof operation that can be a little overwhelming but it will be a helpful tool when troubleshooting.
How do you retract the roof on a Jaguar?
Once you have done that you can now open the roof and retract the header latch with the allen wrench. To close the roof you just pull the roof to the closed position, open the roof header latch and latch the roof manually with the allen wrench.
The hydraulic system is push/push system that means that two hydraulic lines are attached to both lift rams and the roof latch ram so when you operate the roof manually additional fluid can and in most situations will seep out. So have a clean dry rag in the car for any leakage that might take place.
What to do about roof latch on Jaguar XK8?
Lubrication of the ram shafts can be done by spraying WD40 on a rag and rub it on the ram shaft and this can be done when the roof is in the closed position. The roof goes up to the latch but the latch does not grab the roof and close or the latch opens and the roof will not pull back to open.
The roof hydraulic pump is located in the trunk of your xk8 on top of the CD changer and your audio amplifier. The pump is equipped with the hydraulic reservoir, two solenoids one to operate the roof latch and the other for the roof lift.
A slow leak could be caused by a hose connector beginning to fail or a ram shaft seal that has been dislodged all due to high pressure. When you see a green fluid in the header light or in the rear tire wheel well (it would be a moist area forward of the tire) it is a sign of a leak.
It also has three switches in the header, top ready to latch switch, top latch closed and top closed switch. Now I am going to attach a link to a TSB from Jaguar that will go into every detail of the roof operation that can be a little overwhelming but it will be a helpful tool when troubleshooting.
How to flush hydraulic fluid on Jaguar XK8?
Flush Hydraulic Fluid to Fix Problems Opening/Closing Convertible Top on Jaguar XK8 Problem Description Problems when opening or closing the convertible top may be fixed by flushing the hydraulic fluid and replacing it with an improved Jaguar fluid.
How much does it cost to fix a Jaguar XK8?
The average cost for a Jaguar XK8 General Diagnosis is between $154 -$195. Learn More the convertible top will not go down when switch is pressed. Fluids were changed in May. You can hear it click when the button is pressed to go up, but when pressed, the rear windows do not go down and nothing happens.