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About Howard M. Fitzcharles III
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Expertise
Jaguar from the XK 120 to XJ-6 ser. 3 1987

Experience
Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.

Organizations
Associate member SAE EAA member

Publications
Import Car magazine

Education/Credentials
ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000

   

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I GOT IT TO STARTED BUT!!!!!1/7/2009Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have 1984 jag xj6,VDP series lll MY DAD JUMP MY FUEL PUMP BY A SMALL CONNECTOR BYPASSING THE FUEL ...
  A: When we would get a car like that there is a quick preliminary test. Remove either one of the ...
Dashboard lights1/5/2009Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: Recently my dashboard lights stopped working. I've checked all of the fuses and they are all ok. ...
  A: All panel lights are powered by one fuse. (fuse #8 in the main fuse panel) The glove box light is ...
1989 Jaguar XJS V121/5/2009Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: Car overheated and shut down. Car does still start however makes a tapping sound towards the driver ...
  A: Even though I have no experience nor info on any Jaguar after the 1987 XJ-6 I can tell you that you ...
85 XJ-6 Won't start1/3/2009Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: Is there an easy way to tell whether it's related to the battery instead of the starter or fuel ...
  A: Preliminary tests are, To test the fuel pump circuit just remove the air filter and manually open ...
Jaguar Engine Rebuild1/3/2009Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I live in Brentwood and have several Jaguar projects going on at this time. My top priority ...
  A: I would have been interested 20 years ago but I am retired now and I have too many projects of my ...
I GOT IT TO STARTED BUT!!!!!12/31/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have 1984 jag xj6,VDP series lll MY DAD JUMP MY FUEL PUMP BY A SMALL CONNECTOR BYPASSING THE FUEL ...
  A: I had a good Christmas but no fireplace. Glad to hear you are making headway. That battery should ...
4.2 oil bypass valve12/29/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have a 1970 FHC 4.2 that I finnaly got back to. While installing a spin on oil filter, I pulled ...
  A: I don't know which valve you are talking about. So first we need to get together on terminology. The ...
remove and repair tire12/28/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I store a 69 XKE winter months in Minnesota. I now have a flat tire on the right front. do You have ...
  A: There are no tricks that I know of as it is just a nut and many times required a large heavy hammer. ...
87 XJ6 Repair Manual\Radio Installation12/28/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: How do you remove the Radio on this model? In my search to find a repair manual to help me (after ...
  A: Sorry for the delay I thought I answered this one but it must not have gone through. All series III ...
remove and repair tire12/27/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I store a 69 XKE winter months in Minnesota. I now have a flat tire on the right front. do You have ...
  A: Don, are you sure you are trying to unscrew it in the correct direction because they unscrew in ...
Heater Core12/27/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: 1985 xj6 how do you replace the heater core or remove it thanks. IJJ
  A: If you did what the factory would have you do you would have to remove the whole Heat/AC box, but ...
windsheid12/26/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: how do you remove windsheid fliud bottle from 1985 xj6
  A: The WS washer fluid container normally just lifts up out of the cradle it sits in other than the ...
oil warning light12/26/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: On my XJ6 S3 - the dash oil warning light started to come on the other day. Checked the levels, ...
  A: The oil warning light and the oil pressure gauge sending units are on the engine block plugged ...
I CAN GET FIRE12/23/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have 1984 jag xj6,VDP series lll MY DAD JUMP MY FUEL PUMP BY A SMALL CONNECTOR BYPASSING THE FUEL ...
  A: The fuel pump does not run until the engine is turning so you need to connect it back up the way it ...
I CAN GET FIRE12/23/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have 1984 jag xj6,VDP series lll MY DAD JUMP MY FUEL PUMP BY A SMALL CONNECTOR BYPASSING THE FUEL ...
  A: You are going to have to slow down and clarify what you mean as I can't make out what you are ...
Jaguar V12 XJS Flooding problems12/11/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: we are hoping that you can help as we are having huge problems with our 1990 XJS. The car failed to ...
  A: Your car is out of my range of cars I have info on or any experience on but I do know that ...
Jaguar V12 XJS Flooding problems12/10/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: we are hoping that you can help as we are having huge problems with our 1990 XJS. The car failed to ...
  A: I have no experience nor info on any Jaguar after the 1987 XJ-6. However, on any kind of car that ...
car repair12/9/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: My 87 jag xj6 The battery keeps going dead after i turn car off.
  A: To determine if something is running it down or it is just a bad battery you need to do a couple of ...
SU fuel pump and (tank)?11/30/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: Can I use a NOS AZX1318 Pos. Ground fuel pump to replace an AZX1307 Neg. fuel pump for my 1970 ...
  A: I am not failure with the pump numbers so that don't do anything for me. Are these the in-tank ...
1987 xjsc jaguar 12 cylinder11/28/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: We have this 1987 Jajuar with only 15k miles was starting fine was a little rough cold but ran fine ...
  A: If you have no spark you need to start testing for power to the coils and a pulse on the negative ...
light 1,211/26/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I would like to check Light 1,2 switches for shorts or not working. I need help in how to remove ...
  A: The map light is powered by fuse #3 in the main fuse panel. This same fuse powers the interior ...
1974 Jaguar11/25/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: How to open hood that won't unlatch ANSWER: What kind of jaguar, Ron? ---------- FOLLOW-UP ...
  A: First have someone push down hard on the rear corners of the hood while you pull on the hood ...
Thermostat and stuck bolts11/24/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have kind of a big problem, wondering if you could help. I went to replace my thermostat in my ...
  A: That was a common problem on the XJ-6 as water leaked past the gasket and into the bolt holes and ...
XJS V-12 no-start11/23/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I was driving my 1987 XJS-C today and noticed the batt. voltage suddenly dropping off, and things ...
  A: I guaranty you will run out of money before fix it by plying with pieces (buying pieces). First you ...
XJ6 - 1985 - speedometer pb11/21/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: my 1985 XJ6 speedometer started to go wrong randomly and then eventually stopped. Mileage isn't ...
  A: You will hate yourself on this one. To get the speedo out you just push in and turn the speedo and ...
87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 5):11/18/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: This is an update to my Jag woes ...
  A: 31/40 are good readings for fuel pressure. I don't understand the fuel cooler bit as that is the ...
Radio Problems-85 XJ6 Series III11/11/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I've went through the steps you told me to on the radio. I have found the relay and fuses and ...
  A: Blake, you will never find your problem if you continue down the road your seem to want to go. Why ...
Radio Problems-85 XJ6 Series III11/10/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I've went through the steps you told me to on the radio. I have found the relay and fuses and ...
  A: Blake, did you test the relay and fuse for power? Why are you looking for another place to run power ...
76 xj611/9/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: what is the best way to check if my car is timed correctly and adjust if necessary
  A: Put a timing light on # 1 or # 6 plug wire and look at the timing marks on the front pulley from the ...
Thermostat11/8/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: Another question for you, I went to a Jag dealership and they did an estimate on a fuel problem I ...
  A: The 85 Jaguar Vanden Plas is a XJ-6 with a trim package and it only has one thermostat. Only the 12 ...
1987 central locking failure11/8/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: My 1987 XJ6 central locking failed today. The driver side door works mechanically both with the key ...
  A: You said the trunk lock worked????? It can't be a fuse if the trunk lock works. They are all on the ...
1987 central locking failure11/8/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: My 1987 XJ6 central locking failed today. The driver side door works mechanically both with the key ...
  A: If the trunk lock works then the passengers lock and the two back seat locks are receiving power as ...
87 JAG XJ611/7/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: HAVE A 1987 XK6. NEITHER FUEL PUMP IS WORKING. I KNOW THERE ARE 2 OR 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ...
  A: If you have an 87 XJ-6 Jaguar you only have one fuel pump. The test to see if it is working is to ...
1987 central locking failure11/7/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: My 1987 XJ6 central locking failed today. The driver side door works mechanically both with the key ...
  A: Up to vin number 470739 there is a in-line fuse (15a) on the Aux fuse panel that powers the lock ...
jag 1985 xj6 fuel11/7/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: One fuel tank full. Drove about 100 miles while smelling gas the time. After being parked for about ...
  A: A leak at both tanks is a clear indication you need someone to look to see where the leaks are ...
interior lights not working11/6/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: the # 3 fuse is or seems to be charged when i put fuse in it really gets hot and i have no inside ...
  A: Isaac, What amp fuse are you installing in #3 fuse position? It should have a 15a fuse. If that is ...
Inoperable Jaguar Fuel Gauge11/4/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have a 73 Jag-XJ6 & the fuel gauge does not work. It stopped at a quarter tank although the fuel ...
  A: Bill, check both gauges for power as most gauges are powered from the same power supply. I don't ...
XJ-6 Series 3 runs poor when cold11/4/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: My 87 XJ-6 starts fine and runs great with warm engine. However, upon cold start it runs horrible ...
  A: The coolant warning light you are talking about is just a coolant level indicator in the front of ...
XJ-6 Series 3 runs poor when cold11/4/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: My 87 XJ-6 starts fine and runs great with warm engine. However, upon cold start it runs horrible ...
  A: The coolant temp sensor has control of a necessary rich mixture when the engine is cold. The cold ...
Inoperable Jaguar Fuel Gauge11/3/2008Howard M. Fitzcharles III
  Q: I have a 73 Jag-XJ6 & the fuel gauge does not work. It stopped at a quarter tank although the fuel ...
  A: You do need to remove the sending unit on which ever tank is reading wrong to be sure it is not ...

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