code reader For 1999 xk8

[Hbeale]

Hi
Looking for which code reader will work with my 1999
Xk8. Looking for the brand and model number . I have one but it will not read the codes. Any info would be great. Thankyou for your time.

[J44EAG]

Many of us operating here on this JEC site have bought the very useful and appropriate iCarsoft 930i unit.

My own unit has proved invaluable and will certainly plug and play into your XK8 without issue. My unit came from UK Diagnostics for around £99 about three years ago. Go to their site for details. The units can also be found via eBay. It will read codes for all JLR models and will also clear those codes once you have effected repairs. It is a great little unit and very easy to use.

iCarsoft also recently bought out another JLR compatible unit known as the LR11. This is more expensive and has a greater number of functions.That said, the earlier 930i is more than adequate for most of us. You pay your money and make the choice.

Mike H uses one of the Foxwell units. No doubt he will comment on that.

There we go!

Mike K

[mike020150]

Most generic (cheap) code readers will read basic engine functions but the degree of information will vary. They won't read Jaguar system specific information. Try the websites for some of the better-known brand names making readers (eg iCarsoft, Foxwell etc). You should find a basic reader for a 1999 vehicle without difficulty. Unless you subscribe to Jaguar for its dealer system or Autologic for its dealer equivalent (both very expensive), you won't find a reader capable of interrogating all the systems on an XK8. Mike.

[Terry1961]

Its worth watching this video on youtube, for a cheaper alternative.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FFuv6E0J5ZU

Terry