2000 Jaguar XJ8 review from UK and Ireland

Purchased my XJ8 in Sept last year, and almost from the start I had problems with the car not starting.

I would put the key into the ignition and an array of warning lights would appear. i.e ACS not working/low brake fluid/gearbox fault/engine failsafe mode.

I found that if I left the vehicle for awhile, I could restart the car. This is a problem that quite a few owners have also had, and have not been able to rectify.

I am also a member of the Jaguar enthusiasts club, and have placed this problem on their forum web site, but as yet no replies as to a remedy.

The car has been back to my local Jaguar main agents, and they replaced the transponder unit on the steering column, but still I am having the same intermittent problem.

I have also replaced the battery with an original Jaguar item from above main agents, as I have been informed that they need to be replaced around the 30,000 mile mark, yet still the problem persists.

I have owned Jaguar cars for over thirty years, and the later models are the best when it comes to comfort and drive, but what a nightmare when it comes to the car's electrical system.

If anyone can help me keep this car on the road by supplying the solution, I would be very grateful.

Regards, Alan.

email address alanshear2236@hotmail.com