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The XJ (X308, 1998 to 2003) is the first V8 XJ, using 3.2- and 4.0-liter AJ-V8 engines and a supercharged 4.0 in the XJR.
Model year 2000 is part of the XJ (X308) generation (1998–2003). Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2000 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2000 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “Y”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 26 years old, a 2000 vehicle is in the age range where wiring, rubber hoses, seals and corrosion repairs take most of the work, and where original factory information is hardest to find.
Same generation: 1998 Jaguar XJ V8, 1999 Jaguar XJ V8, 2001 Jaguar XJ V8, 2002 Jaguar XJ V8, 2003 Jaguar XJ V8.
All Jaguar XJ V8 model years: 1998 · 1999 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003
Engine
3.2L V8 Petrol
| 4.0L NA V8 Petrol |
| 4.0L SC V8 Petrol |
JAG-3.2L DOHC EFI NA I6 GAS
Transmission
5 SPD AUTO TR MERCEDES MB 580
5 SPD AUTO TRANS ZF 5HP24
