Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 41803 | 04/01/1998 | 41803 | 10012220 | Control modules - compatibility - interchanging between vehicles. *tt this version replaces previous bulletin dated 04/97. *tt | 02/17/2005 |
| 41302 | 08/01/1998 | 10012198 | Messages displayed on the message center that the control module (cm) is not programmed correctly and must be replaced by a new pecus programmed cm. *tt | 02/17/2005 | |
| 41304 | 02/01/1999 | 10012197 | Erratic operation. needle erratic/wavering. gauge needle in an unusual position - instruments - repair procedure. *tt | 02/17/2005 | |
| 41403 | 05/01/1998 | 10012205 | Quiescent drain curretn - specifications - not in workshop manual. *tt | 02/17/2005 | |
| 41805 | 12/01/1997 | 10012228 | Electrical guide - amendments. *tt | 02/17/2005 | |
| 30304 | 04/01/1997 | 10011330 | P1609 - pinpoint test - revised procedure. *tt | 01/18/2005 | |
| 50111 | 09/01/1998 | 615845 | This technical bulletin provides information which should enable the diagnosis and repair of possible malfunctions within the electrical components of the power convertible top system. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| 10015 | 11/01/1999 | 610210 | Subject pertaining to electrical guides and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) summaries accessible from jtis. *tt | 04/20/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 41401 | 11/01/1996 | 10012206 | Disconnecting battery - control module operation - special procedure. *tt | 02/17/2005 | |
| 41402 | 04/01/2000 | 41402 | 621816 | Varta low-maintenance battery. *tt | 10/02/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 30329 | 09/01/1998 | 615838 | Specification of spark plug gaps on v8 engines has been revised to improve engine idling quality. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 30334 | 09/01/2002 | 30334 | 610185 | Ecm (engine control module) replacement - engine management questionaire reporting requirements. *tt this bulletin replaced bulletin 303-34, dated 10/99. *tt | 04/20/2000 |
| 1102 | 06/01/1999 | 608204 | Service action disc s471 has been released for the pdu to perform the ecm reflash for vehicles within various vins. *tt | 11/10/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 41810 | 06/01/1998 | 601826 | Vehicles up to vin 003300 have a ground wiring change for the driver seat control module. *tt | 08/25/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||||
| L03 | 06/01/1998 | 601961 | Information on the rear tail lamp trunk harness. *yc | 09/01/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 61000 | 1 | |
| 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.. | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 61000 | ||
| 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.. | |||
| 07/21/2004 | 3 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 20700 | 3 | 06/23/2004 |
| 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 | |||
| 06/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 12/01/2000 | ||
| 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 | |||