Jaguar Xkr Convertible Roof Problems

One issue that has been encountered by owners of the jaguar xk and xkr models concerns the operation of the convertible top.

Jaguar xkr convertible roof problems.

The weird features that not everyone. Used 2005 jaguar xk xkr with rwd supercharger leather upholstery fog lights power retractable convertible hardtop convertible soft top power convertible roof alloy wheels anti theft alarm leather steering wheel and keyless entry remote. Early xk8 convertibles may experience slow operation of the convertible top or slow or erratic operation of the latch. Maintenance repair 2002 jaguar xk8 convertible roof wont open or close.

These conditions are caused by a tendency of the univis hydraulic fluid in the system to slowly evaporate and in certain conditions to gel within the hydraulic system pipes and hoses. When we reviewed the 2008 xkr we took issue with its handling interior and gearbox. The 2010 jaguar xkr convertible adds little more than a new 510 hp engine but that 39 s our kind of a band aid. This may just be a coincidence or the battery change may have inadvertently disconnected a wire necessary to power the motor on the convertible top.

Asked by peter jul 12 2013 at 07 59 pm about the 2002 jaguar xk series xk8 convertible rwd question type.