Hi Mike, thanks for the tips, good advice all round. I did try disconnecting the battery after reading it on a post somewhere but didn't do it for as long as 20 minutes, will give that a go. Failing that it is going to an indy garage for the tensioners soon so it can get hooked up to the diagnostics...

Tried all the doors/bonnet/boot etc as per your advice, all report correctly on the dash. Got it booked in for jag specialist to run the computer on it. Well in only my second month of ownership i hope it doesn't cause too many gremlins keeping it outdoors or should that read "keeping a Jag converti...

Thanks BB, exactly what i was after.

All I need now is a dry day.

Cheers,

Neil

hi Michael, thanks for the response. Definitely not alarmed as I don't need the key in the ignition after unlocking.

Tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting after seeing something relating to that on a posting. Still no luck.

Thanks Paul, I'm in SE London and have been looking through the list of independents the most local seem to be out in Kent so i think you are right about contacting the local region. BB - Good advice. I agree that if i do a full inspection then yes then i might as well get the parts and do a full re...

Hi Mike, thanks for the reply. Courtesy lights come on with both doors (pointing to boot/bonnet maybe? Repeatedly opened/closed though) Using the key activates the central locking but get the same beep sound when doing so leading me to conclude the alarm has not set. Battery seems ok. Garage it may ...

1998 XK8 I have have had the jag for just over a month and I am trying to determine if the tensioners have ever been replaced. One previous owner with FJSH. 2 main Jag dealers have done all the servicing. From contacting them I know it has a new gearbox, throttle body replacement and the the pump ha...

Just started today on 1998 XK8 convertible, purchased in December. Every time i use the fob to lock the car it gives the beep sound that in the past has meant that a door or boot lid was ajar. Checked all the doors/roof/windows/bonnet/boot etc and seem shut. Is there a way to tell which particular s...

I had the same problem on motorways after about an hours driving. My throttle body had already been replaced. I had the part load breather cleaned at the dealer and cleaned the throttle body myself using the instructions on the maxperformance website. This also has instructions for the part and full...