norwoodnomad

Hi all, thanks for replies, ok so isolated the problem well sort of. The engine failsafe mode comes on when ever I used the cruise control, finally the CC stopped working but when ever I tried to use it the failsafe mode would come on again. A common problem with this model seems to be brake pedal switch or vacuum tubes/solenoid. As they are both difficult to access I'm going to wait till the summer is over and I have to put the top up again. I have a perfectly good right foot so no probs. cheers

hi, I have done 3k miles since getting my 1997 xk8 convertible, London-Croatia-Munich mostly motorway. I have had 3 instantances where the Failsafe Engine Mode light has come on. At first big panic, pull over turn off, open bonnett look for anything obvious nothing. Restart all clear carry on nervously no problem. 2 weeks later happens again this time unable to pull over straightaway, carring on with no obvious problem eventually stop check everything again all seems ok start off cleared drives well. Got home checked all fluid levels ok. Bought one of those BT odb2 dongles and torque pro to see if there were any fault codes, none. Heading back to London via Munich and it happens again, have the torqure running monitoring coolant temp and that still showed no fault code. Had to keep going another 150 miles to Munich car drove like a dream......Any ideas will I have to take it to a dealer when back in London. cheers

hi all, I have just taken early retirement and have bought a 1997 XK8 convertible. Just driven all the way to !Removed! Croatia where I will spend quite a bit of time as the sun is out most the time. She drives loverly. Any members down this way as there are quite a few Jags around. when the suns out the tops down