Campaign - S498 'Engine Fail Safe' Message Displayed: Overview
303-S498DATE 12/02
V8 XJ Series/XK
MODEL
1999 MY XK8 Range
1999 MY V8 XJ Series
VIN
036938-042591
867156-878269
"Engine Fail Safe" Displayed - Replace Throttle Body - Normally Aspirated Vehicles Only - Service Action S498
Issue:
As a result of investigations into throttle body failures, it has been revealed that a restriction of performance to the engine control system can potentially occur due to a manufacturing issue with one of the throttle body components. This will result in the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) being illuminated and the message, "Engine Fail Safe" being displayed on the message center.
Action:
On all 1999 XK8 and normally aspirated XJ8/VDP vehicles within the above VIN ranges, check the date code on the throttle body, at the next service opportunity.
If the date code is within the range 10T5 to 11T25, inclusive, replace the throttle body as described in the procedure.
If, "Engine Fail Safe" is displayed on the message center after the throttle body has been replaced, please refer to Technical Bulletin 303-58.
Parts Information
Note:
Only the K suffix part number for the throttle body should be used for this campaign.
Warranty Information:
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table. This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable, parts/miscellaneous expense codes.
The options that allow for drive in/drive out can only be claimed when the vehicle has been brought into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.