My 2000 V XK8 has started to stick in first gear. It appears to be a J gate selector microswitch problem. When I move from P to D and drive off, it won't change up. If I then shift across to 4 then back to D all is well. I have discovered that when I move straight from P to D the D indicator does no...

Hi Wullie, When I first had this problem I thought - need a new battery - so I bought one. It made no difference. I still have the problem. I just put the battery on charge if I leave it for more than a week without using it. A friendly mechanic has suggested that the battery I bought was a dud. The...

Thanks guys.

I've checked out the boot light by pulling fuses. No problem.

I still suspect some form of Tracker but don't know where to start looking.

The solution for now is a battery charger. Less than ideal!

Phil

2000 XK8 75k purchased March 05, history largely unknown. Something is draining the battery when the car is not being used. If left unused for two weeks the battery is too flat to start. Discharge pattern is very repeatable since I have monitored the voltage over time. Something is drawing current f...