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| I GOT IT TO STARTED BUT!!!!! | 1/7/2009 | Howard 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 ...
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| Dashboard lights | 1/5/2009 | Howard 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 ...
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| 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 | 1/5/2009 | Howard 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 ...
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| 85 XJ-6 Won't start | 1/3/2009 | Howard 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 ...
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| Jaguar Engine Rebuild | 1/3/2009 | Howard 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 ...
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| I GOT IT TO STARTED BUT!!!!! | 12/31/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 4.2 oil bypass valve | 12/29/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| remove and repair tire | 12/28/2008 | Howard 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. ...
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| 87 XJ6 Repair Manual\Radio Installation | 12/28/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| remove and repair tire | 12/27/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Heater Core | 12/27/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| windsheid | 12/26/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| oil warning light | 12/26/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| I CAN GET FIRE | 12/23/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| I CAN GET FIRE | 12/23/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Jaguar V12 XJS Flooding problems | 12/11/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Jaguar V12 XJS Flooding problems | 12/10/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| car repair | 12/9/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| SU fuel pump and (tank)? | 11/30/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 1987 xjsc jaguar 12 cylinder | 11/28/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| light 1,2 | 11/26/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 1974 Jaguar | 11/25/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Thermostat and stuck bolts | 11/24/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| XJS V-12 no-start | 11/23/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| XJ6 - 1985 - speedometer pb | 11/21/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 5): | 11/18/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Radio Problems-85 XJ6 Series III | 11/11/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Radio Problems-85 XJ6 Series III | 11/10/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 76 xj6 | 11/9/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Thermostat | 11/8/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 1987 central locking failure | 11/8/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 1987 central locking failure | 11/8/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 87 JAG XJ6 | 11/7/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| 1987 central locking failure | 11/7/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| jag 1985 xj6 fuel | 11/7/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| interior lights not working | 11/6/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Inoperable Jaguar Fuel Gauge | 11/4/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| XJ-6 Series 3 runs poor when cold | 11/4/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| XJ-6 Series 3 runs poor when cold | 11/4/2008 | Howard 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 ...
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| Inoperable Jaguar Fuel Gauge | 11/3/2008 | Howard 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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