Stability control message

[Angelis]

The stability control message has come up on my XJ8 along with the ABS light.

Is there a quick fix like a fuse etc or do I have to take it to a dealer?

[NormanD]

Angelis said:

The stability control message has come up on my XJ8 along with the ABS light.

Is there a quick fix like a fuse etc or do I have to take it to a dealer?

I have had that before, restarted engine and all was back to normal.

Must be the weather.

[Paramount]

The systems are very sensitive to battery voltage, if she has been stood for a week or so, or the battery is a little low, it can cause the lights to come on, give it a good run, turn it off and restart it, if they are still on you, may have a more serious fault.

They also tend to suffer from corrosion of the wheel sensor wiring, a quick check with a diagnostic tool should confirm if this is the case.

Paramount

http://www.paramount-performance.com/acatalog/inde...

Edited by Paramount on Thursday 16th August 08:58

[Angelis]

Thanks guys.

In the past, re-starting the negine used to fix the problem. However now it stays on all the time. I've booked it into Lespauls for a check.

[james S]

I'd be interested to see how you get on. Mine did that a couple of times. Seems these weird electrical probs are getting more common as the cars reach 10 yrs

[ParanoidAndroid]

Spooky, just booked my XKR in to the garage as the ABS light has appeared along with the DSC system failure message and another one saying Cruise control deactivated!

This doens't always occur seems to be very random, but always all three warnings at the same time.

Graham

Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Thursday 16th August 17:36

[Shar2]

ParanoidAndroid said:

Spooky, just booked my XKR in to the garage as the ABS light has appeared along with the DSC system failure message and another one saying Cruise control deactivated!

This doens't always occur seems to be very random, but always all three warnings at the same time.

Graham

Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Thursday 16th August 17:36

May just be a damaged ABS lead, usually nearside front.

[cardigankid]

As the man said, this is a common fault. Either make sure the battery is healthy and restart, giving the car time to do a system check, or get a diagnostic check run, or both. I had an '05 XKR which gave me a 'DSC FAILURE' which turned out to be a faulty wheel angle sensor, which was replaced under warranty. No further problems.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Thanks guys, keeps reappearing even after restart so is going in on Thursday for them to run some diagnostics, I'll let you know the outcome.

Cheers,
Graham

Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Tuesday 21st August 16:35

[Angelis]

Seems I need a new ABS ecu. Cost over £1,000.

Going to try and locate a used one from somewhere.

[pzero64]

Ouch. That's a bit of a nuisance. Good luck with the used replacement part!

[Angelis]

pzero64 said:

Ouch. That's a bit of a nuisance. Good luck with the used replacement part!

thanks.

Got a price of £250 for a used one. Just checking to see if it will actually work/fit on mine.

[pzero64]

Any joy?

[Angelis]

pzero64 said:

Any joy?

Have'nt ordered it yet. Got an XJ8 workshop manual off ebay and waiting for that to arrive so I can look it over.

More interestingly, I took the XJ8 for a spin today and had to do an emergency brake. Switchd the car off and when I re-started it, the ABS/stability warning lights had gone out and all looks ok. Don't know how long this will last though.

So, in the short term...I've saved £1,000.

[Triple7]

Jags have glitches. My check engine light came on, turned out it was an Oxygen sensor in the X-types exhaust, the cost of a new one was over £400. I know the delaer and they just reset it and I took the chance it wouldn't come back on. It never did, so glad I didn't spend the money!

G

Edited by Triple7 on Saturday 8th September 16:22

[james S]

Did you ever get to the bottom of this.

We've solved all other electrical probs with mine but the stabilty control / ABS light coming on seems to remain. All sensors check out OK, so I'm thinking it might be the ABS ECU (gulp)