1997 Jaguar XK8 technical service bulletins
192 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Jaguar XK8.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- 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
- Mongoose Update.
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- DVD software update
- Operation of throttle while in closed position
- Operation of throttle while in closed position
- Revised front bushings - revised special tools - replacement procedure
- 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
- ECM (engine control module) replacement - engine management questionaire reporting requirements
- Customers may complain of no-start or idle/driveability issues due to the throttle body bore and throttle...
- Hesitation, surging, detonation, poor throttle reponse/acceleration
- Service action S474 regarding routine cleaning procedures for vehicles experiencing partial blockage of...
- This technical bulletin has been issued to highlight the introduction of a new pollen filter for certain...
- Customers may complain of difficulty in starting the engine, from cold, on vehicles within certain VIN...
- Various engine drivability concerns
- This bulletin has been issued to assist in the diagnostic process on a customer complaint basis only,...
- 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...
- Subject regarding carbon canister adapter for vehicles within VIN range 001001 - 042775
- Information regarding the part number for the link for the door latch which is missing from the fiche...
- Subject regarding airbag deactivation switch kit available to owners at owners expense, on vehicles within...
- Front seat cushion - sagging
- 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...
- Jaguar administration bulletin regarding the release of workshop manual information on cd-rom
- Subject regarding the part number for the clips used to secure the vapor purge hose is missing from the...
- Concern with uneven operation of windows or sliding roof
- Information on replacing damaged cupholder for vehicles within VIN 001001 - on and 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
- Information on the availability of application tools used to apply chemical treatment to the evaporator to...
- 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...
- Installation of child seat tether mounting eyes - dimensions - usa vehicles
- Engine management misfire software modified
- Difficulty in starting the engine, from cold
- Introduction of extended life coolant (XLC) - identification - usage - used on vehicles built within VIN...
- Perforation or cracking of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) transfer pipe
- Some vehicles built within VIN 001001 - 018107 range may exhibit a leaking pinion shaft oil seal
- 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
- Some customers may complain of an engine non-start or idle / driveability condition on vehicles within...
- Front seat fuses blowing chafed seat harness repair procedure
- Some vehicles within VIN 001001 - 031345 may experience a creak from a front seat caused by end-float of...
- 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...
- Information on the headlamp powerwash j-valve for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- 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
- Diagnosis and component descriptions of the convertible top electrical system for vehicles within VIN...
- 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
- Parts inventory simplified for brake pedal switch for vins 032389 and 857242
- Subject on steering column - switches
- Glass bonding - procedure & materials
- Information regardingthe squab back cover - clip for vehicles within VIN range 001001-ON
- Subject on squab back cover - clip
- Subject on rear quarter casing - water curtain for convertibles within VIN 027936-ON
- Information bulletin pertaining to clip - defroster grille for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- For vehicles within VIN 001001-ON, the change points for the interior rear view mirror are missing
- Specification of spark plug gaps on V8 engines has been revised to improve engine idling quality
- This technical bulletin provides information which should enable the diagnosis and repair of possible...
- This bulletin provides information on areas to check if, following a customer complaint, it is suspected...
- Some vehicles within VIN ranges 001001 - 025903 may experience the seat squab cover working loose from its...
- Some convertibles may experience noise in the bulkhead area that is caused by the mountings of the...
- Parts information bulletin for the latest rear quarter trim water curtain on convertibles within VIN...
- 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
- Subject on a/c compressor & a/c control module
- Clarification of text regarding the headlight for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Information regarding fascia end panels (fuse box covers) on vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Subject on a/c compressor & a/c control module for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Information on rear quarter glass - channels (DUCTS) for convertibles within VIN 001001-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
- Vehicles up to VIN 003300 have a ground wiring change for the driver seat control module
- Information on lower steering column including gaiter
- Information on the seat control pack is incorrect
- Information on the rear tail lamp trunk harness
- Information on the in-car temperature sensor for vehicles within VIN range 001001-ON
- Issues concerning the dark beige convertible top on vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Some vehicles within VIN 001001-ON may have a condition with the upper securing clip on the fascia center...
- Subject regarding radiator w/o bleed fitting on vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Oil weeps on the rear faces of cylinder heads
- Brief information on the radiator w / o bleed fitting for vehicles within VIN range 001001-ON
- Description of the fascia securing clips for vehicles within VIN range 001001-ON
- Descrption of the convertible top - dark beige
- 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
- Knocking noise - rear subframe bushing - modification procedure
- Parking brake - poor release - repair procedure
- Drivability concerns after repair - resetting engine control module (ECM) adaptation
- Control modules - compatibility - interchanging between vehicles
- Convertible soft top - manual closing procedure
- Convertible top headlining - replacement procedure - not in workshop manual
- 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...
- A road test procedure and diagnostic flowcharts designed to assist dealer personnel in the correct...
- Information on door mirror - lens
- Information bulletin regarding door mirror - lens
- Subject pertaining to door mirror - lens for vehicles within VIN 001001-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...
- Revised torque specification on driveshaft universal joint bolts on vehicles within VIN 001001 - 022125
- Excessive wind noise at a posts
- Replacement of steering rack, oil seal/pinion valve housing for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- A low coolant level / warning lamp illuminated
- Corrosion of the chrome plating
- Information regarding the engine - longe block
- Information on new and manufactured 5HP24E automatic transmission
- Information on steering rack - bellows ( rubber boots )
- Information regarding misfire detection reprogramming software issued for the portable diagnostic unit on...
- Jaguar technical information system
- Electrical guide-admendments
- Subject on the deployment door - bracket
- Engine hard starting - diagnosis
- Electrical guide - amendments
- Elevated idle speed - cold start & warm-up - base idle specifications
- Convertible top exterior cover - replacement procedure - not in workshop manual
- Front wheel hub - accumulation of excess grease - grease deflector ring
- Special tool 307-010-05 - test adapter for oil pressure gauge
- Cooling system bleed lines - correct routing - model year differences
- EGR system - deleted on north american specification (NAS)
- Jaguar vibration analyzer - pdu 6000
- Garage door opener - programming procedure
- Parts information on core plugs - threaded & flanged
- Subject regarding fuel feed pipe - o-ring
- Information regarding coolant pump pulley - bolt
- Subject pertaining to radiator - drain plug
- Information regarding the bolt (M8 x 40 mm) - transmission to engine
- Description on the latch - center console lid
- Information bulletin on foam blocks - convertible top guides
- Front suspension - noise diagnosis
- Checking fluid level - zf 5HP 24 e - revised procedure
- Power steering rack leakage
- Procedure for diagnosing and repairing diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1396 (variable valve timing (VVT)...
- A/c low pressure hose - interference with EGR pipe - service action s 820
- Vehciles with VIN 001001-ON have a draining / flushing tool used when performing the flushing the cooling...
- Customer complaint of poor power antenna mast operation on vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Adjustment procedures on selector lever cable for vehicles within VIN 001001-ON
- Towing eye locations - blanking plugs
- Crankshaft damper - split cone locking method - removal tool
- Poor heater performance - coolant specification change - service action s 813
- The radio/cassette unit installed CAN automatically display the message clean tap along with a tone warning
- Recall campaign R815 - differential bearing circlip - checking and repair procedure
- Part load breather line - proper routing
- Exhaust manifold - retaining bolts - removal procedure
- Creaking noise from windshield and fascia area - plenum contacting body braces - repair procedure
- Convertible top - storage cover - revised fastening
- Drive shaft fasteners - revised torque specifications
- P1609 - pinpoint test - revised procedure
- Incorrect torque specification - front & rear brake caliper retaining bolts & guide pins
- Poor hot start
- Scraping noise - front brake disc shield - install washer
- Releasing drive belt - tool and procedure
- Receiver/driver - a/c system servicing - preventing moisture contamination
- Power line interference on the AM radio band in the form of a loud humming noise when driving under power...
- Disconnecting battery - control module operation - special procedure
- Radio & cd autochanger compatibility - jaguar units mandatory
- In-car entertainment - radio selectable features
- Rubbing noise that appears to come from the drive shaft
- Cellular telephone - factory installed harness - connector/wiring information
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