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- Tue May 26, 2015 4:13 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
Re: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
Hi Mike,,,,Phoned David Marks...said try earth...if not that he had no idea...tried earthing all over, ...no difference. Does the body module have anything to do with lights ???? or any other part on car ?????? Tried 2 auto electric guys....Jaguar main dealer in Chester...still no joy...There must b...
- Wed May 13, 2015 4:50 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
Re: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
After a couple of days, my rear passenger side lights have gone off again....all other lights , indicators, brakes, reverse, are still working.....Checked light module again...all ok, Fuses ok, reconnected a jump wire from fuse box too rear light,...all working again...but now getting a light out wa...
- Tue May 05, 2015 9:27 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Interiors
- Topic: roof lining
- Replies: 32
- Views: 21869
Re: roof lining
Hi Painter, £800 for 2 front seats....AND head lining replaced...not to bad I thought...Tom.
- Sun May 03, 2015 7:35 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
- Sun May 03, 2015 10:21 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
Re: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
Hi again Oyster, As you look at the light plug from the top (connected)....which is slot number 1, 2 , 3 etc ???????. my plug has no markings, Thanks ...Tom.
- Sun May 03, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
Re: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
Hi Oyster, Many thanks for taking the time to reply, the wiring colour codes will be a great help, Since I posted this notice, I have taken my lamp module apart ( once unplugged from car, the module just unclips apart )....found my light problem, 2 diodes had burnt out. After checking for bad earths...
- Sat May 02, 2015 11:09 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
GREMLINS AND REAR LIGHT UPGRADE
Hi Guys, I upgraded my rear lights on my 1998 XK8, all worked fine for 6 months. The other day my 2 rear side lights on the N/S stopped working, and would only flash when I used the indicators, then one problem followed another....my drivers window stopped working,...showing on dash N/S door open, b...
- Fri May 01, 2015 5:06 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Interiors
- Topic: roof lining
- Replies: 32
- Views: 21869
Re: roof lining
Just had my head lining replaced, and two front seats recovered in ivory leather...Total cost £800....from car marine, nr birkinhead....and a great looking job... They only had to remove the two front seats....Tom.
- Fri May 01, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸General
- Topic: WIPER -MIND OF ITS OWN
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1477
Re: WIPER -MIND OF ITS OWN
P.P.S.....Once motor of car, repair took 10 minutes,....Don't forget to mark position of wiper arms. Tom.
- Fri May 01, 2015 9:18 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸General
- Topic: WIPER -MIND OF ITS OWN
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1477
WIPER -MIND OF ITS OWN
XK8-1998....My wipers were all over the place, stopped in middle of screen....would wipe once..then five times..etc,etc,...Read here might be micro switch in motor faulty, So bought a second hand replacement motor. As it was a bank holiday, got bored waiting for replacement, so decided to take off o...
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:07 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Transmission
- Topic: DIFF OIL LEAK
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3593
Re: DIFF OIL LEAK
Thanks Mike for that info....ive just had it cleaned in garage....going back in a week to check it out again to be sure its leaking, Il check out e-bay, and let you know how I got on later,...if I cant find what im looking for, any ideas on where I can buy new bearings and seals. my car is an 1998 X...
- Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:01 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Transmission
- Topic: DIFF OIL LEAK
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3593
DIFF OIL LEAK
Hi Guys, I have a 1998 XK8, I think I have an oil leak between the drivers rear drive shaft and
rear diff, Is there an oil seal on the diff that need replacing ??.....is this a big job ???...
any help appreciated...thanks, Tom.
rear diff, Is there an oil seal on the diff that need replacing ??.....is this a big job ???...
any help appreciated...thanks, Tom.
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:26 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Interiors
- Topic: roof lining
- Replies: 32
- Views: 21869
Re: roof lining
Hi Painter....had the same problem with my 1998.. xk8...sagging in 2-3 places...had to go too upholstery shop...had to take out headboard and reglue If I remember ..about £200 to do job....all fixed now....but sorry, shop near Liverpool...Tom.
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:06 am
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Engine
- Topic: SMELL OF SMOKE INSIDE CAR>
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4287
Re: SMELL OF SMOKE INSIDE CAR>
Thanks again Mike, Back to the garage for me, Il let you know what I find....Tom.
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:59 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Engine
- Topic: SMELL OF SMOKE INSIDE CAR>
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4287
Re: SMELL OF SMOKE INSIDE CAR>
Thanks Mike,, Had this problem in the passed...oil on exhaust...smoke etc,etc......but this is different. No oil leaks, gearbox oil changed by gearbox company that only deal in gearboxes, Queensferry ..nr Chester, This only happens when I put my foot down hard for quick acceleration, and no smoke ou...