1998 Jaguar XJ Technical Service Bulletins

84 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1998 Jaguar XJ. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10016575Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. A rattle emanating from the engine on start-up and idle.
• 10012183Nov 1, 2004Vehicle speed control. Operation of throttle while in closed position. Service action s514. *tt supersedes bulletin 303-s514, dated 08/04.
• 10011748Aug 1, 2004Vehicle speed control. Operation of throttle while in closed position.
• 10011313Apr 1, 2003Engine cooling. Coolant pumps - identifying impeller material - pump replacement guidelines. This bulletin replaces bulletin 303-60, dated 02/03.
• 10011293Apr 1, 2003Suspension. Vibration/shimmy - tire radial force variation - optimizing wheels and tires. *tt this bulletin supersedes bulletin 204-17, dated 4/02.
• 10011290Apr 1, 2003Suspension. Revised front bushings - revised special tools - replacement procedure. *tt this bulletin replaces bulletin 204-11,dated 02/00. *tt this bulletin replaces bulletin 204-11,dated 02/01.
• 10011316Feb 1, 2003Engine cooling. Long cranking - difficult warm/hot start - diagnosis procedure - aj 26 normally aspirated engines. This bulletin replaced bulletin 303-39, dated 03/00. *tt this is the original bulletin 303-39, dated 03/00.
• 10012227Oct 1, 2002Electrical system. Corrosion in electrical connectors, located in the engine compartment, that supply power to the heated windshield. This bulletin replaces bulletin 418-08, amended 02/02.
• 10011320Oct 1, 2002Steering. Steering rack knocking or rattling - revised lower steering column/rack return line - repair procedure.
• 10011318Jun 1, 2002Engine cooling. Overheating - thermostat stuck closed - revised thermostat available.
• 10012332Jan 1, 2002Equipment. Jaguar cellular telephone - audiotronics technical hotline. Amended version.
• 10011278Feb 1, 2001Equipment. Using jtis on wds - adding keyboard.
• 10011477Nov 1, 1999Engine cooling. Difficult cold start - engine control module (ecm) flash programming - service action s471. Updated bulletin 303-33, dated 4/99.
• 10012503Sep 1, 1999Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wind noises generated at door mirrors caused by air flow through the gap between the mirror head and the door mounting base. Repair procedure.
• 10012197Feb 1, 1999Electrical system. Erratic operation. Needle erratic/wavering. Gauge needle in an unusual position - instruments - repair procedure.
• 10012187Jan 1, 1999Other or unknown. Pressure regulators - zf 5hp24 - incorrectly identified in jtis 5.
• 10011375Dec 1, 1998Steering. Power assisted steering (pas) system related problems - pressure testing.
• 10011367Dec 1, 1998Engine cooling. Noise during start up - install revised timing chain tensioners.
• 10011365Dec 1, 1998Engine cooling. Replacement cylinder heads - preparation for normally aspirated engines with vvt feature - procedure.
• 10011287Dec 1, 1998Wheels. Corrosion prevention - wheels & hubs - grease contact surfaces.
• 10012334Nov 1, 1998Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sliding roof - diagnosis & repair.
• 10011288Nov 1, 1998Suspension. Rear suspension hub carrier fulcrum bolts - revised specification - replace - service action s468.
• 10012336Oct 1, 1998Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Glass bonding - procedure & materials.
• 10012335Aug 1, 1998Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Detached rear view mirror mounting - repair procedure.
• 10012198Aug 1, 1998Electrical system. Messages displayed on the message center that the control module (cm) is not programmed correctly and must be replaced by a new pecus programmed cm.
• 10011368Aug 1, 1998Engine cooling. Revised camshaft drive operations - use ball-ended hex drive bit.
• 10012205May 1, 1998Electrical system. Quiescent drain curretn - specifications - not in workshop manual.
• 10012190May 1, 1998Fuel system, Other or unknown. Sulfur (rotten egg) odor - fuel quality - reference information only.
• 10011306May 1, 1998Brakes. New special tool 206-066a - abs rotor nut socket (version 2).
• 10012338Apr 1, 1998Electrical system. Key transponder module - synchronization procedure - key programming.
• 10012220Apr 1, 1998Electrical system. Control modules - compatibility - interchanging between vehicles. *tt this version replaces previous bulletin dated 04/97.
• 10012200Apr 1, 1998Equipment. A uv-fluorescent leak detection system, manufactured by tracer products, has been approved for use in the air conditioning systems of jaguar cars.
• 10011373Apr 1, 1998Engine cooling. Drivability concerns after repair - resetting engine control module (ecm) adaptation.
• 10011370Feb 1, 1998Engine cooling. Limited throttle opening - secure throttle cable adjusting nut - recall r466.

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