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I am a new member from Jersey City, NJ.
I have a 1999 Jaguar XK8 Convertible.
It gives me lots of headaches, but I've always thought this model was one of the most beautiful ever designed.
I've owned the car for 2-1/2 years and I've been a frequent reader of posts, but this is the first time I've posted myself.
I have two questions: what is the best battery to buy for a 1999 XK8? And where is a good place to buy one?
I have an Electrical Fault message and I think it might be something as simply as the battery I have not being sufficiently strong.
Jersey City Jaguar
1999 XK8 4L Convertible
I have a 1999 Jaguar XK8 Convertible.
It gives me lots of headaches, but I've always thought this model was one of the most beautiful ever designed.
I've owned the car for 2-1/2 years and I've been a frequent reader of posts, but this is the first time I've posted myself.
I have two questions: what is the best battery to buy for a 1999 XK8? And where is a good place to buy one?
I have an Electrical Fault message and I think it might be something as simply as the battery I have not being sufficiently strong.
Jersey City Jaguar
1999 XK8 4L Convertible
Last edited by Jersey City Jaguar; 02-07-2015 at 10:15 AM.
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Welcome to the forum Jersey City Jaguar,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
A failing battery can certainly be the cause of many strange electrical faults on Jaguars. I'll leave it to USA members to recommend the best source for a replacement in NJ.
It sounds like you already know your way to the XK8/XKR tech forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. 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 USA North East Region forum by following this link USA North East - ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ NY PA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
A failing battery can certainly be the cause of many strange electrical faults on Jaguars. I'll leave it to USA members to recommend the best source for a replacement in NJ.
It sounds like you already know your way to the XK8/XKR tech forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. 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 USA North East Region forum by following this link USA North East - ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ NY PA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Jersey City Jaguar,
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Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums
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search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Using JF "How To"
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There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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I've signed up for the Northeast Regional Forum. Is there one that is even more local: a northern New Jersey Forum?
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I've signed up for the Northeast Regional Forum. Is there one that is even more local: a northern New Jersey Forum?
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