1998 Jaguar XJ technical service bulletins
208 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Jaguar XJ.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Attachment.
- InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- SIM card activation issues
- 18C
- A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Re-issued dec 2015
- Issue: da-dongle/da-vina/DA-ST512
- Diagnostic Concerns.
- Unable to Login to SDD
- Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing
- Rear transport tow eye being left in place or not discarded
- Title: 5.0L V8 (AJ133) overheating due to incorrect
- Charging a vehicle fitted with Battery monitoring system
- Charge Air Hose assy detachment.
- X351 Seat Memory Switch Number 1 Stuck High
- Audio Amplifier Quiescent drain
- Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline.
- HLDF Programming
- Hood / Bonnet Ajar Switch.
- Front Control Display Interface Module Re-configuration.
- Loose battery terminals.
- Mongoose Update
- Error during key programing
- JTB00268 engine hard to start after hot soak
- Fuel System Concerns.
- Title MOST system diagnosis
- Mongoose Update.
- SDD enhancements for fuel gauge and pump issues-10MY onwards.
- Fuel Gauge / Pump Diagnostic Aids.
- Important firmware update required for the DA Dongle /DA-VINA.
- Entertainment Systems.
- Infotainment System AV button greyed out.
- Image.
- Unable to access SDD after installation of DVD131.04.
- ZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming
- Head Lamp / Fog Lamp
- Cigar Lighter Elements Not Supplied.
- Touch Screen Remote Control.
- DVD software update
- Re-issued dec 2015
- Jaguar service campaign: operation of throttle while in closed position. certain vehicles have been...
- Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position
- Reprogramming the ECM and replacing the throttle body
- A rattle emanating from the engine on start-up and idle
- Operation of throttle while in closed position
- Operation of throttle while in closed position
- Three bolts that retain the pulley of the power assisted steering (PAS) pump to the pump shaft may not...
- Revised front bushings - revised special tools - replacement procedure
- Vibration/shimmy - tire radial force variation - optimizing wheels and tires
- Coolant pumps - identifying impeller material - pump replacement guidelines
- Long cranking - difficult warm/hot start - diagnosis procedure - aj 26 normally aspirated engines
- Steering rack knocking or rattling - revised lower steering column/rack return line - repair procedure
- Corrosion in electrical connectors, located in the engine compartment, that supply power to the heated...
- ECM (engine control module) replacement - engine management questionaire reporting requirements
- Hard start/non start condition
- Overheating - thermostat stuck closed - revised thermostat available
- Customers may complain of coolant leaking from the heater hose
- Vehicles may experience vibration/shimmy in the tire assembly, model xk 2002 and 2003
- Selector lever difficult to shift from park, brake lamp remains lit, revised brake pedal and switch
- Subject regarding oil leaks from the oil filter that loosen
- Customers may complain of no-start or idle/driveability issues due to the throttle body bore and throttle...
- Corrosion in electrical connectors, located in the engine compartment, that supply power to the heated...
- Some vehicles may experience the draft welt for the front door opening coming loose at the top front corner
- Jaguar cellular telephone - audiotronics technical hotline
- The antifreeze solution in the cooling system may deteriorate
- Service action S474 regarding routine cleaning procedures for vehicles experiencing partial blockage of...
- Brake caliper - separate servicable parts - repair policy
- This technicla bulletin provides cleaning information / procedure for air particle filters
- Customer may complain of a whistling noise emanating from the air conditioning (a/c) system
- Information regarding damaged j-gate gasket available separately repair procedure
- Replacement stabilizer bar bushings lubricate before installing
- Subject regarding replacement stabilizer bar bushings
- Some vehicles within VIN range 812256
- Brake vibration or judder
- Subject pertaining to air condition refrigerant circuit leak
- Information on power assist steering pump drive pulley bolts
- Information on disarming accessory inclination sensor
- Customers may complain of difficulty in starting the engine, from cold, on vehicles within certain VIN...
- Various engine drivability concerns
- In the event of customer complaints this technical bulletin has been issued to give diagnostic information...
- Technical bulletin regarding squeaks and rattles service kit
- Using jtis on wds - adding keyboard
- Spark plugs that have been affected by corona discharge that leads to corona stain or what is often...
- Some unique aspects of the r-performance accessory wheel kits
- Some vehicles may experience a condition where the throttle body bore and throttle blade become coated...
- Jaguar vehicles with the V8 engine, CAN experience partial blockage of the restricter in the engine...
- Subject regarding software issue jtp 627/9 which has been introduced to include full diagnostic software...
- On vehicles within VIN ranges 812256 - on, the lower wattage bulbs and window isolation buttons are now...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine non-start or unsatisfactory idle / driveability condition as well as a...
- On a customer complaint basis only, in the event of a concern of poor performance of seat heater pads, it...
- Concern with uneven operation of windows or sliding roof
- Information on replacing damaged cupholder for vehicles within VIN 001001 - on and 812256 - on
- Procedures on adjusting / replacing front seat memory for vehicles within VIN 812256 - on
- Some vehicles within VIN 001001 - on and 812256 - on may experience a detached mounting boss for the high...
- Damage to the plastic stub pipe of the cruise cotnrol vacuum actuator on throttle body units
- Brake pedal switch assemblies which were changed in production from vins A03098 and F05566
- Varta low-maintenance battery
- New ball joint splitter special tool for vehicles within VIN 001001 - on and 812256 - on
- Some vehicles within VIN 001001 - 042775 and 812256 - 878717, may exhibit a rear-end underbody rattle
- Customers may complain of difficulty in starting the engine, from cold, on vehicles within certin VIN...
- Difficulty in starting the engine, from cold
- Subject pertaining to electrical guides and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) summaries accessible from jtis
- Difficult cold start - engine control module (ECM) flash programming - service action S471
- A knocking sound from the fuel line, or excessive cranking being required to restart the engine
- Addressing a condition where the front lamp harness is shorter and is routed differently on vehicles...
- Some customers may complain of an engine non-start or idle / driveability condition on vehicles within...
- This bulletin clarifies the front brake components for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- This bulletin clarifies the brake component information for vehicles built within VIN 812256-ON
- Wind noises generated at door mirrors caused by air flow through the gap between the mirror head and the...
- This bulletin is not applicable to north american specification (NAS) vehicles and needs to be inserted to...
- Service action disc S471 has been released for the pdu to perform the ECM reflash for vehicles within...
- On vehicles within VIN 812256 - 864409, the front undertray which may become partly detached from the...
- Care must be used when replacing a steering column cassette unit on vehicles within VIN 812256 - on
- Subject regarding floor pan plug - 55 mm for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Experiencing a rattle / vibration noise from center high mounted stop lamp
- Some vehicles within various VIN ranges may experience difficulty in starting the engine when cold
- Information on scheduled cleaning for vehicles within various VIN ranges experiencing partial blockage of...
- Information on engine oil - revised viscosity ratings for vehicles within various vins.
- Concerns with pressure washing vehicles - cleaning & detailing chemicals for vehicles within various VIN...
- Handling precautions of seat belt pretensioners for vehicles within various VIN ranges
- Erratic operation
- Windshield wipers may cause streaking / juddering on vehicles within various vins
- Pressure regulators - zf 5HP24 - incorrectly identified in jtis 5
- Corrosion prevention - wheels & hubs - grease contact surfaces
- Replacement cylinder heads - preparation for normally aspirated engines with VVT feature - procedure
- Noise during start up - install revised timing chain tensioners
- Power assisted steering (PAS) system related problems - pressure testing
- Corrosion in electrical connectors, located in the engine compartment, that supply power to the heated...
- Parts inventory simplified for brake pedal switch for vins 032389 and 857242
- Vehicles with VIN 812256-ON have a missing part number for the rear door harnesses
- Subject regarding fascia veneer - clip for vehicles with VIN 812256-ON
- Rear suspension hub carrier fulcrum bolts - revised specification - replace - service action S468
- Sliding roof - diagnosis & repair
- Subject regarding a/c odor - apply order control treatment on vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Glass bonding - procedure & materials
- Information regarding the rubber drain valve - wiper motor assembly for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Subject regarding rubber drain valve - wiper motor assembly for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Some vehicles within VIN 018108-ON and 812256-ON may experience radio station cut off - rbds - disable...
- Subject on installing generator suppression module - telephone interference on vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Some vehicles within VIN 029755 - 029891 and 849517 - 849885 may experience intermittent illumination of...
- A number of vehicles within VIN 812256 - 847089 have been shipped without the power cord installed on the...
- Brief information on windshield washer reservoir for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Specification of spark plug gaps on V8 engines has been revised to improve engine idling quality
- Information regarding trip computer operation
- Information on the new pdu software - JTP626/2, JTP627/1 and pdu to pc download JTP628/1
- Revised camshaft drive operations - use ball-ended hex drive bit
- Messages displayed on the message center that the control module (CM) is not programmed correctly and must...
- Detached rear view mirror mounting - repair procedure
- Some vehicles within VIN 812256-ON may experience concerns of squeaks, rattles or groaning noised that...
- Some vehicles within VIN 812256-ON may experience noise from front of vehicles and cooling duct vibration
- Subject regarding fuse box brackets for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Subject on mounting brackets - monostrut for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Leather upholstery - care & maintenance for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON through 812256-ON
- Repair procedure on damaged j-gate gasket on vehicles within VIN 001001-ON through 812256-ON
- Additional VIN information on xj series electrical guide 1998
- Vehicles within VIN 026732-ON through 841765-ON have a minor change in specification which has resulted in...
- Information on muffler tip heat shield-rivet
- Information on driver airbag-clarification of applications
- The head light adjustment kit was listed as nss but is now available
- The a/c charge port cap is incorrect
- Information regarding the front bumper blade - fasteners
- Conditions with the fascia console - bulbs
- Information regarding the trip computer & lamp switch bezels
- Some vehicles within VIN 812256-ON have replacement of the a/c hose/pipe assembly
- Information on the cooling fan shroud
- Oil weeps on the rear faces of cylinder heads
- Clarification of the ABS control module
- Subject regarding cooling fan shroud for vehicles within VIN range 812256-ON
- ABS control module clarification for vehicles within VIN range 812256-ON
- Replacement a/c hose/ pipe assembly for vehicles within VIN range 812256-ON
- Information on trip computer & lamp switch bezels for vehicles within VIN range 812256-ON
- Some vehicles within VIN range 812256-ON may have incorrect part numbers for the fascia console blubs
- Description of the front bumper blade - fasteners for VIN 812256-ON
- New special tool 206-066A - ABS rotor nut socket (version 2)
- Sulfur (rotten egg) odor - fuel quality - reference information only
- Quiescent drain curretn - specifications - not in workshop manual
- Drivability concerns after repair - resetting engine control module (ECM) adaptation
- A uv-fluorescent leak detection system, manufactured by tracer products, has been approved for use in the...
- Control modules - compatibility - interchanging between vehicles
- Key transponder module - synchronization procedure - key programming
- The use of engine rear lifting brackets and engine stand mounting brackets - special tools for vehicles...
- A new valve seat cutter pilot mandrel was introduced for engines to fit the intake valve guide for...
- The correct use of the crankshaft rear oil seal remover / replacer for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON and...
- Inforamtion on cigar lighters - clarification
- Descriptions for the headlights - individual lamp units
- Information for determining the part number suffix for the key transponder module
- Clarification of description on headlights - individual lamp units for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Clarification on cigar lighters for vehicles within VIN 812256
- Subject regarding key transponder module for vehicles within VIN 812256-ON
- Information on special tool monostrut bushing replacer
- Correct special tools for differential pinion oil seal on vehicles within VIN 001001-ON and 812256-ON
- A special tool has been introduced to release the quick-fit connectors found in the engine compartment for...
- Information on the crankshaft main bearing & connecting rod tools for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON and...
- Chart providing full details of paint colors and sealer coats on vehicles within VIN 018108-ON and 812256-ON
- A low coolant level / warning lamp illuminated
- Additonial parts available for washer system
- Early & later production on wiper motr assembly
- Information on turn stud - bulkhead cover panel
- Limited throttle opening - secure throttle cable adjusting nut - recall R466
- Information on rear seat heater switch on vehicles within VIN 812256
- Additional information on diagnostic trouble codes P1635 P1798 on vehicles within VIN 018108-ON through...
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