Why does my Jaguar XK have no power?
My 2000 XKR rumbles under hard acceleration and has reduced power. Interestingly when this happens there is distortion in the radio followed by no treble for 30-45 seconds. Given this there appears to be a disturbance of the electrical system under load. The car had previously gotten some water on Coil #8 when the old owner washed the motor.
Is the Jaguar XK a good sports car?
Rear seats are virtually pointless apart from use as extra luggage space. The Jaguar XK is the epitome of Jaguar at its best. It’s a luxurious and comfortable sports car with great performance, a high quality interior and superb refinement.
What’s the difference between Jaguar XK8 and XKR?
Although slightly less powerful than the outgoing 5.3-litre V12, the AJ-V8 was much lighter and helped the whole car to weigh significantly less than the hefty late-model XJS.
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.
What to do if your Jaguar XKR battery goes flat?
Battery has gone completely flat. Can open the car with the key but not the boot. Guess where battery is – right, in the boot! Any suggestions on how to access/get into boot to recharge the battery please?
Where is the keyhole on a Jaguar XKR?
Another (on the same page) “ON the right side below tail light is the XK8 or R logo. A keyhole is in the left side of the logo to give access to the Trunk (boot in your case)” You only need enough power to work the electrics, to open the boot, not start the car.
How does Jaguar assistance work on the XKR?
Called Jaguar Assistance, they jump started it to put a bit of power in the battery, then locked it with some monitoring equipment attached to see what would happen.
Can a 97 XK8 have a flat battery?
I have a 97 XK8 with a flat battery which means I can’t access either the drivers door or the boot. The key fob will not work and using the key manually has no effect.