Recall - Engine Stalling Issues: Overview

NUMBER: S514
*(ISSUE 3)*

MODEL: XJ, XK

DATE: 18 SEPT 2008

THIS SERVICE WILL EXPIRE ON 30 JUNE 2009 ISSUE '3' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GRAY BACKGROUND AND SHOWN WITH ASTERISKS AND/OR BLACK BARS.

SECTION: 303

SERVICE ACTION: Operation of Throttle While in Closed Position





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

A concern has been identified with the operation of the throttle on a number of 1997 - 1998 model years XK8, 1998 model year XJ8, and 1998 - 1999 model years XJR and VDP SC vehicles. Under exceptional circumstances this concern could cause the engine to cut out, although the engine will continue to be driven by the road wheels through the transmission and drive the ancillaries, so there will be not loss of power steering, brakes, air conditioning, etc. The engine should restart without difficulty once the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.

Action:





Perform this Service Action on all vehicles with the VIN ranges listed above, both in and out new vehicle warranty. To aid in the identification of repairs required by vehicle, the table above provides a breakdown by model, model year, and VIN range. Refer to the Repair Procedures outlined in this Technical Bulletin to either reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) or replace the throttle body.





PARTS

TOOLS:

Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) release JTP759/33 or later





WARRANTY





RE-PROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)





Component Locations

XK8 Vehicles equipped with KTM only - VIN range 018108 to 020733

1. On the driver side of the vehicle, release and remove the instrument panel end fuse aperture cover (for access).

2. Release and remove fuse number 6 from the 18-way fuse box.

Note:
Fuse 6 is located on the right-hand row of nine fuses, sixth fuse down from the top. It is tan in color and the rating is 5 amps.

3. Continue to procedure below.

XK8 vehicles not equipped with KTM (VIN 001001-018107) and all V8 XJ Series (VIN 812256-819771)

1. Position World Wide Diagnostic System (WDS) alongside vehicle, switch Portable Test Unit (PTU) "ON" and allow software to load.

Note:
Ensure WDS is loaded with software release JTP 759/33 or later.

2. Connect PTU to vehicle using diagnostic cable.

3. Enter vehicle VIN and navigate to configuration main menu.

4. Select and run "re-configure existing ECM" application.

5. After the re-configuration of ECM is complete, switch "OFF" PTU, disconnect from the vehicle and return WDS to original location.

6. Re-install fuse.

7. Re-connect connector.





PARTS INFORMATION





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