just been offered a 1997 XK8 coupe with genuine 22k on the clock. Assuming there are no Nikasil issues what would it be worth. I think i need to allow for tensioners and water pump change.

Can anybody tell me where the parking sensor control module is located. i am told sometimes the fault can be a loose/dirty plug connection.

I am getting a constant tone from the front speakers and the red LED is on in the switch whenever the speed drops below approx 10mph - any ideas ?
I know these cars do strange things when the battery gets old and the voltage drops, could this be the cause ?

Thanks for the offer. My address is martinhumphries@btconnect.com.

I think I have a blown bulb in the dash as ther RHS of the speedo and LHS of the fuel guage a dark when the lights are on. Does antbody know how to access the bulbs and what sort of buld it is ?

I have an 06 plate 2.2 diesel estate and the handbook seems to indicate that whe the car is locked and alarmed, it it possible via the alarm fob to open the tailgate without the alarm going off ( like opening the boot of a saloon to load shoppin etc), this is not so !! The alarm sounds every time. I...

Raj, Thanks for the info. The problem I have been having is slightly different in that I don't get a total electrical failure - just a fail to start or a cut-out at any speed. When this happens the engine will not crank but will then burst into life. I booked the car into my local franchised dealer ...

While driving on the M25 this weekend the engine cut out without warning - pretty bloody scary. Managed to get it to the hard shoulder without causing a major accident. Initially no respsonse when I tried to start it - just the usual warning lights, waited a few minutes and it started a drove quite ...

Thanks for that, I think I will try that first as it looks a bit easier than the throttle body job !

Thanks for the info. I have downloaded the document and looks to be exactly what I need.

I'll let you know the results in a couple of weeks time.

A few weeks ago the engine on my 2002 4.0 XKR stalled or (or cut-out ) whilst driving at about 40 mph all the warning lights came on limp-home mode etc. the engine would not restart for a few seconds then did. I set off again and the same thing happened again. got the car restarted and the AA follow...

My 2002 4.0 XKR is definitely a bit below par on the acceleration front and I am thinking in the first instance of checking and cleaning the throttle body. How can i access this and does anybody recommend a good cleaner for the job ?

Thanks for the information, I am away for a few days but will get that checked when I get back.

Occasionally the steering on my 2002 XKR feels heavy at low speeds - this often happens after a spell of higher speed driving but not always ! It dosen't last long time but is starting to happen more frequently. Ther are no no fluid leaks and nothing obvious on a visual check - anybody got any ideas...

I have just acquired a 52 plate XKR convertible and would like to fit a hands-free phone. Does anybody know what sort of phone was fitted by Jaguar for this model. Secondly, would the wiring and control module already be fitted ?