1998 XJ8 alarm and start malfunction
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1998 XJ8 alarm and start malfunction
Hello. I purchased a 1998 Xj8 a few months ago. I drove it a few times and then it sat for about 2 weeks while I was waiting to register it. The next time I tried to start it up it wouldn't turn over. A week later I tried putting it in neutral and pushing it to another spot in the driveway and i was unable to put it in neutral. After troubleshooting for a few minutes and messing around with it, the security system goes off when the key is in the ignition or the driverside door. I disconnected the battery for over an hour and the alarm malfunction and no start remains. I am very unfamiliar with the car having just purchased it a few months ago. The previous owner gave me only 1 key. I apologize for the long post. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to the forum xj898,
+1 to the advice above.
Disconnecting the battery will NOT disable the alarm. It's designed to go off again once the battery is reconnected as an anit-theft measure.
Follow this link XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 section for help and advice. A good place to start is the 'HOW TO' at the top of the threads there.
Remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User ID button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
Graham
+1 to the advice above.
Disconnecting the battery will NOT disable the alarm. It's designed to go off again once the battery is reconnected as an anit-theft measure.
Follow this link XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 section for help and advice. A good place to start is the 'HOW TO' at the top of the threads there.
Remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User ID button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
Graham
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Hello. I purchased a 1998 Xj8 a few months ago. I drove it a few times and then it sat for about 2 weeks while I was waiting to register it. The next time I tried to start it up it wouldn't turn over. A week later I tried putting it in neutral and pushing it to another spot in the driveway and i was unable to put it in neutral. After troubleshooting for a few minutes and messing around with it, the security system goes off when the key is in the ignition or the driverside door. I disconnected the battery for over an hour and the alarm malfunction and no start remains. I am very unfamiliar with the car having just purchased it a few months ago. The previous owner gave me only 1 key. I apologize for the long post. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
At that point all should be well and it will start normally.
Good luck!
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