I have a different problem, my Jaguar shifts fine at first, once warm it will only go in reverse. Any ideas of what this could be?
Asked by AliceW Sep 04, 2013 at 09:47 AM about the 1998 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 Sedan RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
98' Jaguar XJ8, at first it's fine once it warms up the car will only go into reverse. The engine has been rebuilt so I was wondering if maybe something may not have been connected properly at that time or if this is a common problem.
4 Answers
I have a 98. A Drum in transmission is known to ail high miles. mine failed at 117K mile. similar symptoms as you stated. Had to rebuild transmission. Good luck
Thanks, I was hoping it would be something simple, guess it's time to start pricing a new transmission.
Go for a rebuild -half the price . This car has transmission manufactured by ZF, a German company. Easy to get parts
When I Drive it below 45 or 50 it runs fine soon as I go on the enter state doing about 64 mph the transmission light comes on but it still shifts fine until I slow down then it starts to seem like it gets stuck then push on the gas it Drive once I cut it off for a second it runs fine as long I stay off the highway and the transmission light goes off