Recall remedy failed. After the recall for the throttle was performed the recall defect happened again. *ak recall campaign# 98v022000. Jaguar stated that the they were not responsible for any further corrective action. The vehicle continued to stall. (more frequently) in other attempts to remedy the stalling problem, the dealer would reprogram the ECM (electronic control module) and suggested that the vehicle was fine. The software fix recommended by jaguar had not corrected the problem. The consumer also stated that a chirping noise would occur upon deceleration. The front brake shroud was adjusted. Jaguar investigated and changed an idler pulley and the serpentine belt but the chirping noise was still present. The problem was diagnosed as a bad differential at 80k miles. *sc
1998 Jaguar XJ8 transmission complaints
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The air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. *jb also fluid leaked from the rear axle and the shaft axle, o-ring, and locktab were replaced. *ts
When the gear was shifted from park to drive or reverse, the transmission jump forward. The dealer reset the computer, however the problem recurred.
In the morning when consumer starts vehicle and puts it in reverse, vehicle jumps. Also, consumer stated that he has to put vehicle in neutralto stop the jerking movement.*ak while driving at 60-65 MPH and 30-40 MPH engine cuts off.
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