1998 Jaguar XJ8 gas

Tiny
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  • 1998 JAGUAR XJ8
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
2 weeks ago this started, when I step on the gas the car does not pick speed it hesitates now if I step on gas little by little no problem.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 AT 11:12 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (XJR, XJ8 & XK8)
The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor is connected to the input shaft within the electronic throttle assembly. The APP sensor consists of a dual-track potentiometer that provides inputs to the ECM of driver demand at the accelerator pedal.
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