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1997 Jaguar XK8 Ignition

Tiny
JPERRY14
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  • 1997 JAGUAR XK8
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I can turn the ignition off on my 97 XK8 but the car continues to run and the ony way I can turn it off is to shake the battery and it turns off instantly. What seem to be the problem?
Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 6:54 PM

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Tiny
JAGTECH360
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There is a connector near the battery. It is a two wire white connector. Be sure this is not touching anything and that is doesn't have corrosion on the terminals. It is a transit relay connector that is used during shipment from the factory. It will keep the car running if it is setting in some water, touching any metal, or corroded.
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