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1997 Jaguar XK8 Questions & Answers
Low beam headlight
Just change the bulb, open the hood you will see the connector to the bulb, most are a twist lock to release the bulb from the head light lens.
Fault code p1517
intake runner open or closed longer than expected ..p1517 code jaguar xk8
"Stability Control Fail" light on.
first job is to check the part load and main beather hoses are ok the stability system light may be a false indicator if the engine has stalled best is to get fault codes out of the ecm with a code reader to help but air leaks on the engine inlet side can cause strange/seeming unrelated symptoms
Vapor lock when the engine is runnig. How do I fix this issue
"Vapor lock" is a condition that occurs when fuel becomes heated to the point of evaporation. If your vehicle is truly vapor locking, it means that something hot is coming in contact with your fuel line somewhere, overheating the gasoline to the point of it vaporizing. This is HIGHLY UNLIKELY. If you truly do have a vapor lock condition, find out where the fuel is becoming heated and fix that condition.
On a 1997 Jaguar XK8, it is FAR more likely that you have a bad fuel pressure regulator or a bad ICU.
Xk8 headlight adjustment
Very old question but the answer is, they are self adjusting by a servo motor that determines ride attitude.
How to top up automatic gearbox oil
the level plug is on the rh side of gearbox just above exhaust 8mm allen head, get oil temp warm between 30 to 50 degrees c get assistant to move gear lever through all positions remove plug a small amount of oil should exit from level plug hole. if not top up with the correct oil
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