Problem Reports
Jaguar XK8
Report: Flush Hydraulic Fluid to Fix Problems Opening/Closing Convertible Top
Jaguar XK8 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Average Mileage: 85,129 mi (41,700 mi - 148,000 mi)
Problems when opening or closing the convertible top may be fixed by flushing the hydraulic fluid and replacing it with an improved Jaguar fluid.
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Report #1triumphpat, 1997 Jaguar XK8, 90,000 mi
RookieNoise when opening the top
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Report #2Visitor, 2000 Jaguar XK8, 91,000 mi
Convertible top and rear windows will not close
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Report #3Visitor, 1999 Jaguar XK8, 60,000 mi
top stop working
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Report #4Visitor, 1998 Jaguar XK8, 41,700 mi
Top will not go down, still trouble shooting
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Report #5Visitor, 1997 Jaguar XK8, 97,000 mi
slow ope & clsoe
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Report #6Visitor, 1997 Jaguar XK8, 106,000 mi
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Report #7Chrysler pacifica 05, 1997 Jaguar XK8, 82,465 mi
RookieConvertible top is not insink with lach. Top opens and close and lach is still closed or opens too slow to lock down top..
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Report #8Visitor, 2000 Jaguar XK8
where do you add the HYD fluid
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Report #9105020, 2001 Jaguar XK8, 50,000 mi
RookieThe convertible top doesn't go up and down well?
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Report #10lordnels, 2002 Jaguar XK8, 148,000 mi
RookieCONVERTIBLE TOP CLOSED, BUT REAR WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLETE CLOSING
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Report #11Visitor, 1999 Jaguar XK8