To open the boot of an XJ8 with a flat battery, you can use the manual key entry. Look for a small keyhole on the boot lid or near the license plate area, insert the key, and turn it to unlock. Alternatively, if you have access to the rear seat, you may be able to fold them down and reach the boot release mechanism from inside the car.
To open the boot of a 1997 Jaguar XJ8 with a flat battery, you can use the manual key entry. Locate the keyhole on the boot lid, insert the key, and turn it to unlock the boot. If the keyhole is not accessible or the mechanism is jammed, you may need to access the rear seat area and release the boot latch manually from inside.
To access the battery on a Jaguar XJ8 when the boot cannot be opened due to a flat battery, you can use the manual key to unlock the driver's door. Once inside, you can often access the battery by folding down the rear seats; there may be a release mechanism or pull strap located in the trunk area. If the seats do not provide access, you may need to remove the rear seat or use jumper cables from another vehicle connected to the front battery terminals under the hood, if accessible.
It's in the boot, right hand side. It's in the boot, right hand side.
It's in the boot, right hand side. It's in the boot, right hand side.
use the key
The Battery in in the Trunk (Boot) mounted next to the spare tire. It is rather large so you may need assistance in removing it.
Remove the floor pan in the boot then lift the panel on the right. The battery is situated underneath along with fuses & relay switches.
Open the trunk with the ignition key. There is a small opening in the upper right hand side of the trunk lid.
The left side of the boot
The battery is located in the trunk.
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You remove the licence plate. You poke a hooked coathanger wire into the bottom right slot and hook the a steel wire that runs above the slot. Pull hard enough to bend it. There's two in there- it might be necessary to try them both. After you get it open unscrew the carpet covering and unbend the wires and fix the key turning parts, etc. before closing the "boot" again. This is the best way into an XJ8 stuck boot. Use a slim screwdriver through the right hand bottom licence plate hole. Hold the face of the screwdriver flat at a right angle and lever it gently to the right when you feel resistance. You will feel the internal rod springing back and hear the motor. If the boot still resists, press down on it as you lever the spot. The likely cause will be the wiring loom at the right hand boot hinge. You can lever off the plastic cover to reveal the loom but it will hard to spot any breakage. An auto electrician charged me £35 to fix mine.