XJ8 2002 3.2 auto gear selector micro switches

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XJ8 2002 3.2 auto gear selector micro switches

Postby Porche190 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:38 pm

Looks an easy job but is not.
If you have a trim tool use the small one if not an old credit card will do and prize off the J gate leather surround(on plastic pegs with clear nylon inserts).
Remove the 4 X 8mm screws remove the brush assembly with micro-switches then the metal forward piece nearest the stereo slides forward and out.
Remove the stereo system two cross head screws with plastic tabs be careful not loose these.
Pull the stereo forward (put your fingers in the cassette slot) and remove the plugs.
Now you have access to the 4 X cross head screws and electrical plugs these are simple if you have the knowledge(they are on spade connections they all slide forward off the metal pegs) then you can access the release button to release the male part of the connector.
their is one Blue one Yellow RHS and the bottom one is White.
Assembly is reverse be careful when fitting the two stereo screws with plastic lugs as they drop into the void on the gearbox tunnel and are difficult to retrieve. :D

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Re: XJ8 2002 3.2 auto gear selector micro switches

Postby Orkney » Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:55 am

Having just taken my Super V8 off the road for the Winter, this is a job I will be tackling during the layup. The only time I can get a restricted performance message is when I occasionally go from drive to 4 and back, so the switches need looking at. Did you replace or just clean the switches?

Did you take any pics of the job while you were at it? - a short magazine article would be welcomed by Nigel Thorley and would help others with this job as these cars get older, there are very few articles on these fine cars.

Ian
1989 XJ-S V12 Convertible
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