Coolant Leak & No Rear Drive & Backup Lights
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Purchased a 98 xk8 with 53000 mile on it in April. Rear back up and drive lights went out and also low coolant light was coming on and off. Took it to the dealer to have them look at it and change my oil. They told me I need a new Security Locking Module ($1400) and that they didn't see a coolant leak just topped off my coolant. Three weeks later my coolant light came back on. Had someone to check it was low again. Added coolant....coolant stayed in for about two days then this morning started leaking out a lot. Pissed! I had problems with the dealership diagnosis before with another jag I had so I don't know why I trusted them.
I found a jag specialist about 40 mins away that is will to fix the SLM for $800 but my question is should I have re-diagnose my SLM as well as see where the leak is coming from? Has anyone else had these problems?
Please help!
Purchased a 98 xk8 with 53000 mile on it in April. Rear back up and drive lights went out and also low coolant light was coming on and off. Took it to the dealer to have them look at it and change my oil. They told me I need a new Security Locking Module ($1400) and that they didn't see a coolant leak just topped off my coolant. Three weeks later my coolant light came back on. Had someone to check it was low again. Added coolant....coolant stayed in for about two days then this morning started leaking out a lot. Pissed! I had problems with the dealership diagnosis before with another jag I had so I don't know why I trusted them.
I found a jag specialist about 40 mins away that is will to fix the SLM for $800 but my question is should I have re-diagnose my SLM as well as see where the leak is coming from? Has anyone else had these problems?
Please help!
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Welcome to the forum Miss XK8,
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Coolant issues come up frequently on the XK8 but the SLM isn't a regular failure. I've copied your questions to XK8/XKR tech section for advice from members with the same model. Here's a direct link to it:
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Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Coolant issues come up frequently on the XK8 but the SLM isn't a regular failure. I've copied your questions to XK8/XKR tech section for advice from members with the same model. Here's a direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lights-120594/
Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...a-dc-de-wv-65/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hello,
Purchased a 98 xk8 with 53000 mile on it in April. Rear back up and drive lights went out and also low coolant light was coming on and off. Took it to the dealer to have them look at it and change my oil. They told me I need a new Security Locking Module ($1400) and that they didn't see a coolant leak just topped off my coolant. Three weeks later my coolant light came back on. Had someone to check it was low again. Added coolant....coolant stayed in for about two days then this morning started leaking out a lot. Pissed! I had problems with the dealership diagnosis before with another jag I had so I don't know why I trusted them.
I found a jag specialist about 40 mins away that is will to fix the SLM for $800 but my question is should I have re-diagnose my SLM as well as see where the leak is coming from? Has anyone else had these problems?
Please help!
Purchased a 98 xk8 with 53000 mile on it in April. Rear back up and drive lights went out and also low coolant light was coming on and off. Took it to the dealer to have them look at it and change my oil. They told me I need a new Security Locking Module ($1400) and that they didn't see a coolant leak just topped off my coolant. Three weeks later my coolant light came back on. Had someone to check it was low again. Added coolant....coolant stayed in for about two days then this morning started leaking out a lot. Pissed! I had problems with the dealership diagnosis before with another jag I had so I don't know why I trusted them.
I found a jag specialist about 40 mins away that is will to fix the SLM for $800 but my question is should I have re-diagnose my SLM as well as see where the leak is coming from? Has anyone else had these problems?
Please help!
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