Why does my Jaguar XK have a roof problem?
What happened was it the latch mechanism closed partially before the hood latched in, so he manually pushed the roof latch into the mechanism, then luricated the mechanism quite a bit. But this is the second time that I have a roof problem, so maybe I need the flush the fluid as many people had advised.
Why does my Jaguar XK8 window lower when I open the door?
Each time you pull up on the outside door handle the window will automatically lower by about a inch. The reason for this design is to clear the door glass from the convertible top once you open your door.
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.
Are there any electrical problems with my XK8 couple?
I have some electrical problems with my XK8 couple, 1998. I’ve diagnosed to the extent that two control modules aren’t functioning properly. The Electrical Manual nor the Factory Service Manual give no clue as to how to perform a test at the module level.
How do you fix a roof on a Jaguar XK8?
Pull that plug and insert the allen wrench and rotate to unlatch (open) the roof latch. Pull the roof up to the latch then close the latch with the allen wrench. Once the roof is up and latched you will need to lock the rams for the rear quarter windows to close. The attached illustration of the ram linkage shows how to unlock them.
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 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.
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.