If you’ve seen the “Air Suspension Fault” light on your Jag's dash come on, the time to act is now. The dreaded Jaguar XJ8 suspension fault is a common issue for XJ8 owners, but they’re also serious. Failing to address them quickly can damage your Jag and make it unsafe to drive.
In this article, we cover how to spot Jaguar XJ8 suspension issues and why they happen. You’ll also learn about the best way to fix your suspension and enjoy a problem-free ride.
Jaguar XJ8 Air Suspension Fault: Causes
Your Jaguar XJ8 came equipped with an air suspension system. When it was new, it was responsive and glided over bumps and dips in the road. They don’t always age well, however.
XJ8 Air Suspension Design
The main problem with air suspensions is that they are complicated. They are made up of many components that need to all be functioning in unison in order for the system to work properly. In addition, they rely on small computers and electronic sensors to tell the system what to do. This means more things that can break and a more difficult time finding the problem.
Moving Parts
Another major problem is that air suspensions are made of moving, rather than static parts. Moving parts are guaranteed to wear down over time as they slowly erode from use. Your Jaguar XJ8’s suspension failure isn’t your fault, it isn’t Jaguar’s fault, it’s just the nature of air suspensions.
How To Fix Jaguar XJ8 Suspension Fault
The most important thing to do is to act now. Suspension problems will build up very quickly. This is because once one component goes bad, the entire system suffers as it tries to pick up the workload. Do not assume the problem will go away or get better on its own because it won’t. If you were to take your Jaguar into the dealership, they would suggest that you repair the current air suspension or replace some of the components. If you want to keep your air suspension, this is what you should do.
However, there are several things to consider before going down that road. Since we know that air suspension components do inevitably wear out, if one or more components are failing you can be sure that others will fail soon. For example, the airbags on your XJ8 all wear out at about the same rate. Once one has failed, it won’t be long before others spring a leak or rot out. If you choose to repair your air suspension, you are looking at the continued expense for the remainder of your car’s lifetime. You do, however, have another option: to get rid of that troublesome air suspension entirely and replace it with a brand new, time-tested Coilover suspension.
Cost To Fix XJ8 Air Suspension at the Dealership
The number one reason to replace your air suspension with a coil suspension is the price. While a new air suspension might cost you upwards of $3,000, our Jaguar XJ8 conversion kit costs just under $1,000 and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. That means you spend money once and not again.
Convert With a Jaguar XJ8 Suspension Kit
Repairing your air suspension isn’t your only option, however. With a Strutmasters XJ8 suspension conversion kit, you can replace your entire air ride for about the same price as replacing just one of your air struts.
The new coilover suspension is made from robust steel struts and cold-wound springs, with no moving parts. Our engineers have painstakingly tested and refined it to provide the perfect fit and feel on the road. That means you can get a comfortable ride you can depend on for years to come at a fraction of the price of repairing your XJ8 air ride.
We’ve also designed our Jaguar XJ8 suspension kit to be an easy, quick installation. That means a smaller repair bill and the ability to use any mechanic you choose. Many of our customers even choose to do the installation themselves for even bigger savings.
Fix the Jaguar XJ8 Suspension Fault For Good With Strutmasters
When you’re ready to end your air ride issues, we’re here to help. Give one of our associates a call at (866) 684-6473 to get help with your order or get answers to any questions you might have. Our Suspension Experts can also point you to one or more of our preferred shop partners near you for a professional installation.
