Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4180304/01/19984180310012220Control modules - compatibility - interchanging between vehicles. *tt this version replaces previous bulletin dated 04/97. *tt02/17/2005
4130208/01/199810012198Messages displayed on the message center that the control module (cm) is not programmed correctly and must be replaced by a new pecus programmed cm. *tt02/17/2005
4130402/01/199910012197Erratic operation. needle erratic/wavering. gauge needle in an unusual position - instruments - repair procedure. *tt02/17/2005
4140305/01/199810012205Quiescent drain curretn - specifications - not in workshop manual. *tt02/17/2005
4180512/01/199710012228Electrical guide - amendments. *tt02/17/2005
3030404/01/199710011330P1609 - pinpoint test - revised procedure. *tt01/18/2005
5011109/01/1998615845This technical bulletin provides information which should enable the diagnosis and repair of possible malfunctions within the electrical components of the power convertible top system. *tt01/31/2001
1001511/01/1999610210Subject pertaining to electrical guides and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) summaries accessible from jtis. *tt04/20/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
4140111/01/199610012206Disconnecting battery - control module operation - special procedure. *tt02/17/2005
4140204/01/200041402621816Varta low-maintenance battery. *tt10/02/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
3032909/01/1998615838Specification of spark plug gaps on v8 engines has been revised to improve engine idling quality. *tt01/31/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
3033409/01/200230334610185Ecm (engine control module) replacement - engine management questionaire reporting requirements. *tt this bulletin replaced bulletin 303-34, dated 10/99. *tt04/20/2000
110206/01/1999608204Service action disc s471 has been released for the pdu to perform the ecm reflash for vehicles within various vins. *tt11/10/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
4181006/01/1998601826Vehicles up to vin 003300 have a ground wiring change for the driver seat control module. *tt08/25/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
L0306/01/1998601961Information on the rear tail lamp trunk harness. *yc09/01/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/16/2012610001
 While driving my 1997 jaguar xk8 on polaris parkway @50mph, the car lost total power. i had to weave out of the middle lane in order to reduce a potential accident.. *tr the local jaguar dealer tested and reported that the throttle body failed thus causing vehicle to lose all power...during the dealer test drive, the car also lost power on highway #670.. due to the safety issue, jaguar should make the necessary repairs..
05/16/201261000
 While driving my 1997 jaguar xk8 on polaris parkway @50mph, the car lost total power. i had to weave out of the middle lane in order to reduce a potential accident.. the local jaguar dealer tested and reported that the throttle body failed thus causing vehicle to lose all power...during the dealer test drive, the car also lost power on highway #670.. due to the safety issue, jaguar should make the necessary repairs..
07/21/20043
 Car stalls (cuts out) at highway speeds. the first 2 times i had to let it stop, turn off and restart. the last instance just as i was trying to pull over it restarted. *ak
06/28/200420700306/23/2004
 Intermittently while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. it stalled three times in two weeks. there was a recall for this problem, but only foreign vehicles were involved. *ak the problem continued. *sc *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
06/10/20031
 While driving at los angeles freeway at 55mph and with no warning vehicle got shut off, causing consumer to pull off the road. this problem was intermittent. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still occurring. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
12/01/200112/01/2000
 Throttle position sensor contacts fail due to design flaw causing ecu to go into limp mode. ecu unable to determine pedal position, causing incorrect fuel metering and incorrect shift pattern. *ak