2001 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas - took it into a tire center to have a slow leak repaired. While waiting in the showroom, I heard my alarm go off several times. The tech said he shut off the alarm using my remote switch. When he was done with the tire, the car turns over, but then dies. We tried disconnecting the battery, and various gyrations with the remote and key...to no avail. Called my mechanic. He thinks it may be the fuel pump. The car has been running great until the alarm issue. Is there a fuel cut off switch? I could not locate any in the manual. Any suggestions before I get it towed to my mechanic?
Cars & Trucks - Jaguar - XJ8 - 2001 Jaguar XJ8
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Yes it does have a cut switch, located on the fire wall in the engine compactment. If you push the black button it will reset it. -------- The emergency fuel shut off is located in the driver footwell (UK car) on the right hand side in a cut out int he plastic trim.
On top of this there is a rubber coated switch whixh you can press.
If the shut off has activated you will hear and feel a small click when this is pressed.
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When you run out of fuel the pump speeds up alot as it has nothing to pump, some XJ8`s that have suffered from this have been known to burn the wiring & connectors at the fuel pump & sometimes the pump itself.
The pump is located inside the top of tank which is in the boot (trunk) behind the back seat. it cant be accessed in situ due to there being no clearance.
Removal of the tank is not easy & is best left to a Jaguar specialist.
If you do attempt it, please disconnect & remove the battery for at least an hour beforehand, empty tanks explode alot easier than full ones so you dont want a spark! This will help. Thanks please keep updated.please do rate the solution positively .thank you for using fixya