2001 XJ8-VDP, Getting “transmission failure” & goes into “limp home mode” when I shift into manual shift mode/left side of j-gate shifter as I go into the step down of the rears.
No other indication of abnormal shift or any other indication of trouble.
If I shut down and restart, the “transmission failure” on console goes away, check engine light remains lighted but car/trans performs normally until go into manual shift mode again.
Running the shift lever through all the manual gear selection positions several times seemed to help but I’m concerned the Jag is going to leave me stranded in “limp mode”
When I first purchased the vehicle [2004] … went into permanent “trans failure/limp mode … dealership replaced transmission three times under warranty … then on last change stated “pin in the wiring harness bad connection” about $30k worth of warranty work at Jaguars tech support desk suggestion. My first question when the problem occurred was " is there a possibility of an electrical problem from a sensor or wiring?” Three months in shop!
It’s out of warranty NOW!!
Anyone else experienced similar or have thoughts on cause[s]?
Thanx,
Ray H.