NHTSA Complaint #762294 — 1997 JAGUAR XK8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 762294 |
| Vehicle | 1997 JAGUAR XK8 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONTACTS FAIL DUE TO DESIGN FLAW CAUSING ECU TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. ECU UNABLE TO DETERMINE PEDAL POSITION, CAUSING INCORRECT FUEL METERING AND INCORRECT SHIFT PATTERN. *AK
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