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| 69 USA E type Stromberg 175 CD2SE | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have taken out and refitted the brass jet assemblies which fit into the bottom of the float ...
A: The CD-2SE Stromberg carburetor had fixed jets. (not removable)If you are talking about the tube ...
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| 1970 E-type will not start | 11/11/2009 |
Q: 1970 Jaguar E-type 4.2 with 2 Strombergs, 102K miles. I have owned this Jag for 7 years and have had ...
A: Since you have checked spark it is most likely fuel, so you need to test that by spraying a little ...
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| cooling fan | 11/6/2009 |
Q: i want to know if a 1985 jaguar vanden plas 4.2 liter engine has two cooling fans? ANSWER: Hi ...
A: William, the electric fan/s don't come on unless the engine is quite hot. Mine has only come on once ...
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| 1984 XJ6 gas tank overfills when switched | 11/3/2009 |
Q: When the button is pushed to switch to the right tank, the guage shows below empty. The tank is full ...
A: John, there are only two wires that have anything to do with the fuel tank sending unit. A light ...
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| seats | 11/2/2009 |
Q: where do the bolts and spacers go to mount the left front seat in my 1986 xj6?
A: As I remember the spacers held the seat frame up a little so that the frame was not down on the ...
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| 1985 Jag XJ6 Series 3 Here's my test findings.. | 11/2/2009 |
Q: It's Marie, I am the one that asked you about the misfire and that it bogs out at acceleration. ...
A: The fuel pressure should be measured from a "T" put in the fuel line just before the fuel rail and ...
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| 1974Jaguar XJ6L series 2 | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 1974 Jaguar XJ6-L series 2 there's a "knocking sound in the engine.It only happens when ...
A: 83K miles is low mileage for a Jaguar and is not normally a mileage that would need an overhaul (if ...
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| Jaguar Xj6 series 1 1972 | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a Jaguar Xj6 series 1 (1972). For what mechanical issues should I be ...
A: My first inclination was to say "all issues". I love the XJ-6 Jag as I have 5 of them (only 2 run) I ...
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| E.TYPE window washer jet's | 10/28/2009 |
Q: i am currently re-spraying an E.TYPE and can't see how to remove the washer jet's. do i have to ...
A: It has been many years since I did anything to an E type washer nozzles but I think you have to ...
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| fuel pumps on 1976 xj12l | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Haven't run car in two + years and it isn't getting fuel to filter. Is there a fuse/relay for the ...
A: The series II XJ-12 only has one fuel pump and the two relays controlling the fuel pump are located ...
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| 84 xj6 Horn beeps when I brake | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Yesterday a local mechanic spent the day working on my 84 xj6. The problems he looked at were the ...
A: Yes, as you obviously have short in the horn circuit and the only way I know of to find a short in a ...
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| Car died and mechanic taking me to the cleaners! | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Jaguar S-type. I see your expertise is in older models, but if you have anything at ...
A: Sorry to hear about what you have fallen into. My experience with Jaguars ended with the 1987 ...
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| 1985 xj6 overvoltage reading | 10/24/2009 |
Q: When the car is running the battery voltage gauge reads in the high red zone, (about 18v). With the ...
A: This is easy to test. Just put your volt meter across the battery and read battery voltage (12.5+). ...
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| 1985 Jag XJ6 Series 3 Here's my test findings.. | 10/22/2009 |
Q: It's Marie, I am the one that asked you about the misfire and that it bogs out at acceleration. ...
A: The timing light test is a sure test that you are loosing ignition. Even though your fuel pressure ...
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| won't start | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1985 xj6 Driving to work today at red light car fell dead at light it start but would not ...
A: There are screws up from under the plastic cover to loosen and remove the plastic cover. Be careful ...
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| 1985 JAG XJ6 Series 3 | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My car Starts fine, runs ok cold, but when it warms up a bit it start to bog out and misfire when I ...
A: You said you think it is a fire problem. Did you put the timing light on the coil wire and run the ...
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| 1984 XJ6 gas tank overfills when switched | 10/14/2009 |
Q: When the button is pushed to switch to the right tank, the guage shows below empty. The tank is full ...
A: All of the XJ=6 with the two tanks use a switching valve in the trunk to draw from which ever tank ...
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| won't start | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1985 xj6 Driving to work today at red light car fell dead at light it start but would not ...
A: When you say "Won't start" do you mean the starter don't turn the engine over or that it spins the ...
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| injectors | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Howard everything seems to check out the noid light flashes and car starts with starting fluid ...
A: Yes, it does sound like your injectors are seized up and I have seen many but never seen all six on ...
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| injectors | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Howard everything seems to check out the noid light flashes and car starts with starting fluid ...
A: I guess it is possible to have six bad injectors at once but I never seen it before. Since you have ...
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| jag not starting | 10/5/2009 |
Q: bought my first car today. a 1975 xj6 jaguar it was running smooth on the ride home however when i ...
A: It could be many things including battery, starter motor, solenoid, relay or even wiring. The only ...
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| bad injectors | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My 86 xj6 yesterday I tested everything and ended up pulling the injectors because they were not ...
A: On a Jaguar #1 is at the back and #6 is at the front. But it does not matter you can call the front ...
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| bad injectors | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My 86 xj6 yesterday I tested everything and ended up pulling the injectors because they were not ...
A: The series III XJ-6 has the Bosch "L" Jetronic injection system and the airflow meter is what ...
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| Jag xj6 | 10/3/2009 |
Q: 1985 jaguar xj6 (series 3) Hello Howard, Here's my problem, car runs great in the drive way, jack up ...
A: If you have set ignition timing to specs it needs to be separated between a fuel problem or an ...
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| bad injectors | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My 86 xj6 yesterday I tested everything and ended up pulling the injectors because they were not ...
A: Rick, if the noid light flashes then that proves the power is there and the ECU is triggering the ...
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| 1987 XJ6 Jaguar | 10/2/2009 |
Q: What causes oil to come up around the spark plugs when the car is running? There is oil setting on ...
A: To start with, any plug that has oil seeping around it means that spark plug is loose or missing ...
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| XKE S3 New Solid State Fuel Pump overheat | 9/30/2009 |
Q: In my 1974 XKE S3 V-12 the SU double fuel pump has been replaced with a new solid state double fuel ...
A: Your diagnosis "may be" correct but you are doing a lot of assuming. When I worked in Jag ...
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| bad injectors | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My 86 xj6 yesterday I tested everything and ended up pulling the injectors because they were not ...
A: You can't test the injector signal that way. The fact that you see 12v on one side is an indication ...
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| Starting Series III | 9/27/2009 |
Q: We have a 1985 Series III Vanden Plas that has been parked in the garage and has not been started or ...
A: If it has not run in several years there are several things that need to be done. You should change ...
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| gauges | 9/22/2009 |
Q: i have a 1981 xj6 with chevy 350 and the gauges work intermittenly how do i fix them?
A: That depends on what is wrong. You first need a wiring diagram of the instruments to trace down any ...
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| no start | 9/20/2009 |
Q: there is no spark in the number one plug what do i need to replace
A: You should not replace anything until you find what is wrong. First, what kind of car is this? Also, ...
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| defroster/heater blower speed | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1985 XJ6 Vanden Plas. Recently the blower stopped working on the high speed setting, not ...
A: The diagram and the locator are up on my web site. Go to, http://mg-tri-jag.net/JagACEle11x1.jpg for ...
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| defroster/heater blower speed | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1985 XJ6 Vanden Plas. Recently the blower stopped working on the high speed setting, not ...
A: The solenoid with the pink and black wires next to the large relay only operates a blending air door ...
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| 1986 jaguar warms then cuts off | 9/14/2009 |
Q: 1986 jaguar warms then cuts off. runs for about 10-15mins then dies. after it sits for a while it ...
A: Your symptom narrows the problem down to only a thousand possibles so you need to so some testing ...
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| Car won't Start | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My 85 Jaguar xj6 has power when I turn the ignition, but neither the solenoid or starter is ...
A: The starter relay is on the firewall under the hood. It is the larger metal cased relay. remove the ...
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| starting problems Jaguar XJ6 serie III | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I,m a (Dutch) proud owner of a Jaguar XJ6 serie III built in March 1981. The problems is that the ...
A: The relays are, the metal relay is the starter relay and the red one is not a relay, it is a diode ...
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| New engine No start | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1986 XJ6 obviously a SIII. I wen through quite a bit of diagnostics and have a few ...
A: Just remove the White w/red tracer wire off of the starter relay and jump it to a hot jumper from ...
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| New engine No start | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1986 XJ6 obviously a SIII. I wen through quite a bit of diagnostics and have a few ...
A: I thought I just answered this but here it is again if it didn't go. You are skipping things and ...
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| 1973 xj6 ignition lock removal | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1973 Jaguar XJ6, and there is a problem with the ignition lock assembly, do you know the ...
A: It has been a long time since I worked on a 73 Jag but I think the switch comes out the same way a ...
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| windows | 9/1/2009 |
Q: why is my center console on my 1985 xj6 getting hot when I have the windows down or cracked open. ...
A: I don't have a clue why it is getting hot. You might remove the armrest lid and box tray out and ...
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| Bad Door lock solenoid? | 8/31/2009 |
Q: This might be similar to a question you've already addressed, but my key won't unlock the driver's ...
A: There is one thermal breaker just to the right of the Aux fuse panel. Also there are two relays, one ...
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| Auto repair | 8/29/2009 |
Q: First of all i want to thank you for taking the time to answer my question, i know for sure that ...
A: First thing you need is a service manual. Then look very closely for any fuel leaks then check the ...
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| 1984 xjs he no injector pulse | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have proper fuel pressure 38 psi at filter,have real strong and consistent spark(passes ST-125 ...
A: I believe the injection system will trigger (ground in groups)injectors when the ECU sees an ...
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| XJS V12 Head Gasket and Shift Cable | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I could use your help on 2 problems that came at the same time. I am short of cash and want to ...
A: It does sound like a head gasket leak, but you should have either the dye put in the radiator or ...
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| 1987 Jaguar xJ6 | 8/27/2009 |
Q: This car has 113,000 miles and runs like a top. I was told by a mechanic that since it was a unibody ...
A: That depends on how much rust and how much you like the car. It in no way matters what I think, it ...
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| 85 XJ6 passenger's front window won't roll down | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My '85 XJ6 passenger's front side window will not operate. All the other windows are working fine as ...
A: It sounds like you did all of the preliminary tests and have narrowed the problem down to the door ...
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| Heat mode on AC | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I hace a Jag 85, XJ6. Does the system require the outside temp of the car and the inside temp to be ...
A: You are correct about the system being complex. The heat is much easier to diagnose. When you have ...
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| 1983 xjs HE | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a used jag for cheap. The owner told me that it was steaming from the hood when ...
A: I would get a Bentley or a Haynes manual and start by removing all the spark plugs and put a little ...
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| Jag XJ6 Radio Wiring | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 85 xj6 with a AJ8600 radio. It is broken and I want to replace it with a retro looking ...
A: The Ser III Jag had several different radios but I have no reference to any radio number. However, ...
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| 1976 series 2 Carbs/aeu | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Had problem with auto enrichment unit so have swapped Jag manifold & carburettas over to Daimler of ...
A: If you are talking about the system sometimes called a "Third carburetor" with an electric solenoid ...
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| xj6 | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I Have a 1983 xj6.I put another engine in it and now the spark plugs are white/Not getting hot so ...
A: That is possible but a hundred other things are also possible. Try spraying a little propane from a ...
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| Jag XJ 12 1986 | 8/14/2009 |
Q: When the car starts cold it starts without problems. Once vehicle warms up and is driven for 1/2 hr, ...
A: While it is true that it could be a fuel pump, it is also true that it can be one or more of a ...
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| IT runs but dies on the road | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have 1984 jag xj6,VDP series lll MY DAD JUMP MY FUEL PUMP BY A SMALL CONNECTOR BYPASSING THE FUEL ...
A: Brandon, it is no use buying parts until you know what is wrong. Chances are that you will run out ...
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| 1987 xj6 blowing smoke | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1987 xj6 Vanden Plas 4.2. The car run good (has a slight miss when cold) and doesn't burn ...
A: Any smoke from under the hood can be dangerous and you must determine where it is coming from. Raise ...
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| 1987 xjs vacuum | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I seem to have poor vacuum. At idle it shows about 7psi. When revved up and released it goes to a ...
A: If it came to me like that I would first pinch and/or block off all vacuum lines, connections etc ...
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| Color code vacuum line size? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: That vacuum size I'm asking about is for a 85 xj6, series 3. And is there a vacuum chart for the ...
A: I never found a vacuum diagram for the Series III Jag but did get this one from a friend but the ...
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| 1986 XJ6 4.2L | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a 86 XJ6. The engine runs very rough and there is a lot of smoke coming out of the ...
A: Go to my web site and copy the window diagram and you can see how it is wired and thus test each ...
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| Seized engine | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I understand the crank does not turn easily but I used a 3/4 inch breaker bar and a cheater pipe and ...
A: Working in dealerships we would at times get a locked up engine and I always found that if it was ...
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| XJ6 wont start | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Series 3 XJ6 and it wont start, the negative battery terminal gets hot when I hold the key. ...
A: I wouldn't go as far as to think about removing anything yet until you know what is wrong. The crank ...
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| XJ6 wont start | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Series 3 XJ6 and it wont start, the negative battery terminal gets hot when I hold the key. ...
A: To bypass the solenoid just disconnect the (+) battery cable first, then on the solenoid move the ...
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| XJ6 wont start | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Series 3 XJ6 and it wont start, the negative battery terminal gets hot when I hold the key. ...
A: When a battery post gets hot it is a clear indication of resistance and a poor connection. That must ...
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| LOSS OF ANTIFREEZE | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I own a 1987 Jaguar xjsc v-12 with only 35000 original miles on it. This car has not been driven ...
A: Even though many cars can sit stationary running for hours, NONE were designed to do that. If you ...
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| 86 XJ6 Wont Start | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a Series 3 86 XJ6 and today the car decided not to start. When I turn the key I have all ...
A: Matt, when your lights dim when you hit the starter and the starter don't turn the engine, that ...
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| Follow up question | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I greatly appreciate your last answer about my 85 xj6 A/C, Howard. Although that information is what ...
A: Sorry Cody I don't remember how much it takes of R12, I think it was two or three 1 lb cans of R12, ...
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| 85 xj6 ac factory charge | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have an 85 xj6 that I bought off my dad. He had taken it up to the local Ford dealership to get ...
A: The AC runs all the time that AC is on or the heat is on. Most of the AC system is GM not Ford but ...
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| Auto ttransmission | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have 1967 XKE 4.2, 2+2 that won't shift into 3rd, 1st and 2nd is smooth but won't go to third, the ...
A: It is a Borg Warner 8 and most any automatic transmission shop should be able to rebuild it. They ...
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| 86 XJ6 Wont Start | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Series 3 86 XJ6 and today the car decided not to start. When I turn the key I have all ...
A: This can be caused by several things. High resistance in the starter circuit (battery to solenoid to ...
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| gearbox | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1985 jaguar xj6 4.2. When I put it into drive, it will not move up the gears into 2nd or ...
A: Since you are able to select drive and reverse but it just won't automatically up shift, it is not a ...
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| Temperature Gauge - Driving me crazy!! | 7/18/2009 |
Q: thermostat, water pump, fan clutch, therm o switch and the sensor that controls the gauge in the ...
A: Smelling or listening are of no use, so you need to run the tests I outlined. You need to start ...
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| 85 s-3 wont start | 7/16/2009 |
Q: it does however have, crank good blue spark fuel to the injectors BUT NOT INTO THE CYLINDERS power ...
A: If you are able to spray fuel into the intake and it fires off and you have no light from a noid ...
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| 85 s-3 wont start | 7/15/2009 |
Q: it does however have, crank good blue spark fuel to the injectors BUT NOT INTO THE CYLINDERS power ...
A: You say you have a pulse at the injectors. Did you check them with a "Noid" light and are the ...
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| 1986 4.2 L Sovereign power windows all stopped working | 7/14/2009 |
Q: where would I find the thermal breaker that controls the power windows?? Does one control all four? ...
A: First check to see that the master switch has not been turned off. If that is on, then go to the aux ...
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| test thermal breakers / relay (windows) | 7/14/2009 |
Q: 1st, thank you for all the help you've provided others - I was able to track down part of my ...
A: As for the relay, I have at times used generic relays to replace OEM relays. All you need to do is ...
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| test thermal breakers / relay (windows) | 7/13/2009 |
Q: 1st, thank you for all the help you've provided others - I was able to track down part of my ...
A: The thermal breakers are only two wires and they either conduct current or they don't. So all you ...
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| 4.2 or V12 engine rebuild | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am an industrial mechanic with some background in british car repair. I have a 2 thousand pound ...
A: Go to any truck or diesel parts supplier and ask for the additive to put in your radiator that stops ...
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| 4.2 or V12 engine rebuild | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am an industrial mechanic with some background in british car repair. I have a 2 thousand pound ...
A: I have been a jaguar mechanic since 1960 and I never ran into a cracked block on a Jag. There could ...
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| SU auxiliary enrichment device | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1966 Jaguer 3.7S with 2 HD-6 carburetors. The choke is comprised by a third smaller ...
A: When the solenoid is activated it lifts the flat valve off it's seat allowing air to travel through ...
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| e-type rough idle | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1969 e-type 4.2L with twin strombergs. The car runs great for about 10 miles but then ...
A: Your symptom narrows the problem down to only a thousand possible causes. The only way to find the ...
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| 1970 E-Type Rough Idle | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I have rebuilt the engine of this '70 E-type. New pistons, rings, valves, seats, guides, springs, ...
A: When you say the Stromberg carbs are not adjustable, do you mean they are the Strombergs that have ...
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| front door locks, frozen door | 7/3/2009 |
Q: the key does not turn the driver door lock, so the automatic door locks do not work. The driver's ...
A: George, you are going to have to remove the door panel and look at the lock and links to the lock to ...
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| Adjusting Choke on 4.2 XK engine | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My'67 E-type coupe had a recent engine rebuild. Runs terrifically. Over the past couple of months ...
A: The three "HD" type SU carburetors on the 67 "E type" have the jet adjusting screw mounted down low ...
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| 1987 xj6 | 6/25/2009 |
Q: where is the fuel pump located. we opened the flap on the airflow meter,the relay engages but we ...
A: You first have to determine if the outer wheel bearings are locked up or is it the brakes that are ...
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| how to replace evaporator on 74 jag xj6 | 6/23/2009 |
Q: how to replace evaporator on 74 xj6 ANSWER: Hi Dodson, Not good news, first get a service manual ...
A: It requires EVERYTHING to be removed so even if you did get a manual that didn't go into much detail ...
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| how to replace evaporator on 74 jag xj6 | 6/22/2009 |
Q: how to replace evaporator on 74 xj6
A: Not good news, first get a service manual because you have to remove the dash and console and take ...
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| 86 xjs speedometer gas guage | 6/22/2009 |
Q: 86 XJS speedometer, and gas guage are dead. Tach works fine
A: If the tach is working then the fuse powering the fuel gauge and speedo is working. Check the trip ...
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| leaky fuel pump | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I noticed a strong fuel smell and found it to be the fuel pump in the trunk on my 1983 xj6. It is ...
A: Over the years I have seen some Bosch pumps fail in that manner but not many. Very few in the "L" ...
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| window power | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Howard, Before I kill something,I have a 1985 Jaguar In pristine condition,, some of the windows ...
A: You don't need to remove the door panel to do your testing of the rear passenger's window. Just look ...
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| window power | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Howard, Before I kill something,I have a 1985 Jaguar In pristine condition,, some of the windows ...
A: Nice looking car, I put the window diagram up on my web site for you. ...
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| Jaguar XKE gearbox | 6/19/2009 |
Q: took a ride last night and things are working as they should. Do you have experience with Jaguar ...
A: The gearbox should not enough end play in the mainshaft gears to cause a noise when accelerating and ...
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| xjs windows,not working,voltage gauge,l/h mirror also not working | 6/15/2009 |
Q: sorry but it is a 1988 3.6 xjs so understand if you cannot help - r/h drive car all of the above not ...
A: I don't know if this diagram is the same as a UK version or not but I put the diagram of the window ...
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| 73 xke jajuar | 6/14/2009 |
Q: cooling fan relay wireing
A: Fuse #6 pin #4 supplies power to the fan relay by a green wire. The relay is mounted just to the ...
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| window wiring | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 1975 xj6c with a chev conversion. The wiring for the windows are all disconneted and ...
A: John, go on line and look up Engel Imports, John's Cars, & Terry's Jaguar to name a few that I have ...
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| no heat | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have an 86 S3 XJ6. There is no heat coming out when I turn the dial to 85. The heater valve on the ...
A: The heating / AC system on the series III Jag is climate control system and is very complex system ...
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| 1985 Vanden Plas | 6/8/2009 |
Q: How do I remove the console plate where the fuel transfer switch is? I need to replace the FTS. ...
A: You need to remove the radio face plate and the recessed nuts under the heater/AC control knobs to ...
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| window wiring | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 1975 xj6c with a chev conversion. The wiring for the windows are all disconneted and ...
A: I don't have a wiring diagram of the early XJ-6 but do have one for the later ser. III XJ-6 which ...
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| 1973 xj6 | 6/3/2009 |
Q: howard,great job thanks. I have a 73 xj6 4speed manual trans. shipped the car in from Italy. sold ...
A: Nice looking car, it must have been garage kept or a restoration. I have no experience with the ...
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| 1985 Jag 4.2 XJ6 Overcharging / Fuel in Oil | 5/15/2009 |
Q: First, the volt gauge runs high in the red when the vehicle is started from cold then drops down ...
A: The alternator circuit is simple and you must do a voltage drop test on each wire including the ...
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| 1987 xj6 | 5/11/2009 |
Q: sorry to do this again' but your answer did not post!my 87 jag starts fine but it revs up and down ...
A: William, You need to run a compression test, test the fuel pressure and monitor the ignition. ...
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| 1985 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 starting problems | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My Jaguar will turn over, catch, and immediately die. I have changed the fuel filter and the spark ...
A: It is never a useful idea to try to guess what is wrong. The only way to locate a problem is to ...
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| xj6 1987 | 5/10/2009 |
Q: car starts fine with one try/engine idles up and down in park/when i'm driving at speed starts ...
A: You symptom is useless info as it does not tell you anything other than something is wrong. You ...
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| removing console armrest lid on 87 xj6 | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i have removed all screws that i can see and the ashtray assembly and the console box will not ...
A: To remove the armrest lid, all you need to do is remove the two chrome screws in the hinge and the ...
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| alternator | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I Inherited a 1983 xj6. I have 2 large brown wires coming out of the firewall. One is hooked to the ...
A: Sid, you need a wiring diagram and then check the car to see what don't work. Then trace that ...
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| 83 xjs wiper motor | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how to bench test the wiper motor. Is the 5 wire lucas unit I have a 12 volt ...
A: Sorry Bill, I never worked out a bench test of the wiper motor other than to bypass the cancel ...
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| 1975 jaguar xj12l | 5/5/2009 |
Q: i picked up this car for next to nothing its a good straight car but it had electrical problems i ...
A: If your mechanic has not been able to get the turn signals working in a year and a half, you need to ...
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| 1985 series 3 4.2 | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Brakes work fine when stopping at lights etc but,I lose the pedal pressure when waiting for green ...
A: The symptom you out line is of a bad master cylinder. (If you are not loosing fluid) Sometimes it is ...
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| 1986 Jaguar XJSC Windows Do Not Work | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Where is the fuse for the power windows on a 1986 XJSC? I checked the fuses under the driver's side ...
A: The power windows don't have a fuse but does have a Thermal Breaker mounted on the far lower right ...
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| 1973 jaguar xke v12 guages & tach | 4/22/2009 |
Q: The first time in 25 years of ownership I have a new problem--ALL gauges & the tachometer are not ...
A: I don't have a diagram for that car but have worked on them in the past and as I remember they ...
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| jaguar parts | 4/19/2009 |
Q: and was wondering if you new a good reliable reasonable place to buy jag parts I own a 1985 jaguar ...
A: There are several Jaguar parts suppliers that work on the net that are reputable but you may have to ...
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| Howard M. Fitzcharles III | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Howard The procedure you explained on 10.30.08 regarding tappet shim changing, does that apply to ...
A: Of course you have no compression. You should have adjusted the valves (changed pads (shims)before ...
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| 1986 Jag XJ6 - oil pressure | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Me again..I brought my stored jag of 7 years to get an oil change. I had been driving it for a few ...
A: Yes, the thin oil can make the oil pressure low, however the idiot light and the gauge are electric ...
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| Hess & Eisnhardt XJS..V12 1897 Fuel system | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Howard I will try what you recommended, you asked for the VIN for fuel system ...
A: Sorry Lee, fuel injection systems are complex and not simple. While symptoms some times lead a ...
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| 87 XJS 5.3 hess & Eisnhardt | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Started stalling, now runs for ten seconds, pump not running, remover and tested, pump runs but not ...
A: There are three diagrams of the fuel pump system with minor differences so I need a Vin # to get you ...
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| Radio Wiring Diagram/Color | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1987 XJ series & I cannot figure out the wire colors to match to the new radio I am ...
A: Go to my web site and you can copy the diagram of the 87 series III radio wiring. The speaker wires ...
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| Jaguar 4.2 manual transmission | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 4.2 trans. I have removed the front haft of the mainshaft(clutch rides on). How can I ...
A: Bob, when you say "So the mainshaft can be lifted out of the top" You must have a 4 speed box not a ...
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| Jaguar 4.2 manual transmission | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 4.2 trans. I have removed the front haft of the mainshaft(clutch rides on). How can I ...
A: You need to remove the rear flange, speedometer drive gear and remove the tailshaft housing which ...
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| '74 XJ12L Series 2 window lift problem | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My car recently developed a fault where the passenger side, and rear window lifts have stopped ...
A: Jim, my diagram shows one common ground wire and one power wire. According to my diagram if the ...
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| '74 XJ12L Series 2 engine misfiring then cutting out when hot | 3/31/2009 |
Q: This car is fitted with a lumenition ignition system, and has been quite reliable up until now. The ...
A: I never found it to be of any use at all guessing what is wrong when an engine stops running. All ...
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| '74 XJ12L Series 2 window lift problem | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My car recently developed a fault where the passenger side, and rear window lifts have stopped ...
A: Jim, the window lift motors are just a two wire motors and the switch just reverses the polarity for ...
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| 1985 Jaguar xj6 - car starts cold then shuts off | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I had a previous question which was answered on 3/19/09, which was a backfire problem. We replaced ...
A: It will be very easy to run out of money by replacing parts until you find what is wrong. You need ...
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| 83 jaguar xj6 boot/trunk | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I locked my boot/trunk and don't have a key to open it. What can I do?
A: The door key is the same key on series III XJ-6, so just remove a door lock tumbler and take it to a ...
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| Jaguar XJ6 4.2 series 3 | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I recently had a new alternator and battery fitted into my XJ6 4.2. Sometimes the battery indicator ...
A: To start with, the ser III Jag had a odd problem from birth and that is that the car needs a "Deep ...
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| Fuel Pump | 3/21/2009 |
Q: After a year rebuilding the engine, one of the two fuel pumps on my '58 XK150S doesn't pump. I've ...
A: Sorry Bill, I don't know of anyone that fixes bad solenoid coils. To tell you the truth I never ...
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| Fuel Pump | 3/21/2009 |
Q: After a year rebuilding the engine, one of the two fuel pumps on my '58 XK150S doesn't pump. I've ...
A: The simplest way is to Just connect a 12v battery to the solenoid wire for a moment with the points ...
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| 1976 Jaguar xj12 vacuum hoses | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have 4 colored vacuum hoses(red, blue, white, and green). I need to know what hose goes to what or ...
A: I found two vacuum diagrams for the heating/AC system and put them up on my web site for you to ...
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| 1985 Jaguar xj6 backfire air flow meter and Throttle switch | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend just acquired a 1985 Jaguar xj6, which has a few problems. He is having 2 problems, ...
A: If the dash switch will not click into place he needs to replace that switch as there is no ...
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| daimler double six | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My 1978 v12 starts ok but when it gets up to temp stops, it will not restart until totally cold ...
A: I am guessing that the V-12 Daimler is the Jag engine. For the engine (or any engine) to stop when ...
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| 1985 xj6 evaporator coil | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how to remove the ac evaporator coil from a 1985 xj6. ANSWER: Hi Isaac, BLM in ...
A: Isaac, I already told you that you have to remove the WHOLE dash, steering wheel and all. This is ...
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| spark | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have an 87 vandon plas. I have replaced the fuel metering valve,coil, injectors,and the ign. ...
A: How did you decide the battery was good? Do this, when it will not start connect up a another ...
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| series III xj6 | 3/3/2009 |
Q: The car runs, not well though. The Catalytic converter, will be glowing red after 5 to 8 minutes. ...
A: A glowing CAT means it is receiving raw fuel. You may run out of money replacing parts before you ...
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| xjs v12 5.3 1987 | 3/3/2009 |
Q: my xjs has not been started for two years, i have put a brand new battery in as soon as i connect ...
A: For the pump to run after the ign is turned off either the pump relay is stuck closed, or the main ...
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| 1984 XJS idles then dies | 3/2/2009 |
Q: 1984 Jaguar XJS wouldn't start after sitting for 3 years. After establishing spark (replaced ...
A: Yes, both should pull the same amount of air. You need to pull a compression test on all 12 ...
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| 84 Jag series 3 fuel problem or?? | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Howard sounds like you are very knowlegeable about Jag series 3 so Here's my dilema. Have a 84 ...
A: If it runs but dies when you put it in gear you need to check idle speed and if it is too low set it ...
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| 1985 xj6 evaporator coil | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how to remove the ac evaporator coil from a 1985 xj6.
A: BLM in their infinite wisdom made it so you would have to remove the whole dash and heater / AC box ...
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| 84 Jag series 3 fuel problem or?? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Howard sounds like you are very knowlegeable about Jag series 3 so Here's my dilema. Have a 84 ...
A: All injection systems operate at a specific pressure and it is very important so if you are going to ...
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| 84 Jag series 3 fuel problem or?? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Howard sounds like you are very knowlegeable about Jag series 3 so Here's my dilema. Have a 84 ...
A: Cliff, If it does not fire up at all now you need to see which is missing of the three items ...
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| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Injector problem | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My Jag won't start, it took two days to fully die. I have spark to plugs, fuel rail is under ...
A: There is a single bullet connector between the intake coolant rail and the cam cover about 6 to 8 ...
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| Mechanics | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased a nice mark v jaguar and was wondering how to find a mechanic that knows these ...
A: You need to first look in the yellow pages for a Jaguar dealer and any independent British car ...
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| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Injector problem | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My Jag won't start, it took two days to fully die. I have spark to plugs, fuel rail is under ...
A: You can't assume that is your problem. You must do some simple tests. First you say the cold start ...
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| alternator light | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I replaced my lucas laternator on a 1988 XJS V12 5.3 It seems to charge fine. I drove it around town ...
A: I don't work on any Jag after 1987 but I happened to have a wiring diagram of the 88 XJ-S and I see ...
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| 84 Jag series 3 fuel problem or?? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Howard sounds like you are very knowlegeable about Jag series 3 so Here's my dilema. Have a 84 ...
A: After you do that you might consider using injector cleaner. It takes a long time to use the in-tank ...
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| Radio Removel | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I Am About To Replace The Radio In My 1985 XJ6 ... I Have Drilled Out The Two Rivets And The Player ...
A: You have to remove the front panel first by removing the Heat/AC knobs then the recessed nuts and ...
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| 84 Jag series 3 fuel problem or?? | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Howard sounds like you are very knowlegeable about Jag series 3 so Here's my dilema. Have a 84 ...
A: Look at the drain plugs to see if the small drain plug is inserted in a large plug like some of the ...
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| 1984 XJ6 Will not start. | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My 84 XJ6 will not start.. I have tested the fuel pump, good spark, tested relays on firewall ...
A: If you mean the injector resistor pack all you need to do is check for power on one side of the ...
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| fuel leak | 2/19/2009 |
Q: 1983 when I open the right fuel cover the gas sprays out and goes every where what can I do?
A: The series III XJ-6 with two tanks has a fuel return system that is operated by the dash switch that ...
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| 510 bhp v8 direct injection | 2/16/2009 |
Q: !!)? If so - how does the system actually work? I read in an article that they avoid the cylinder ...
A: I did design and make the valves as I could not find a valve in production as it needed to be in a ...
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| 510 bhp v8 direct injection | 2/16/2009 |
Q: !!)? If so - how does the system actually work? I read in an article that they avoid the cylinder ...
A: If you are talking about the corner joints at the top of the block, they are one way valves so ...
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| 510 bhp v8 direct injection | 2/15/2009 |
Q: !!)? If so - how does the system actually work? I read in an article that they avoid the cylinder ...
A: The direct injected model is not out yet. I have not seen any info about it other than word is that ...
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| dash guages | 2/15/2009 |
Q: my dash guages quite working with the exception of the tach. 1985 xjs.. have checked a plug ...
A: All of the instruments are powered by one wire (green) from the #4 fuse in the main fuse panel. All ...
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| Rough Idle | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have an Australian delivered 1986 XJ12. Regardless of running 91 or 98 octane fuel it still idles ...
A: The octane of the fuel is not going to correct a miss or rough idle in an engine. You need to have ...
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| AC | 2/11/2009 |
Q: 1985 xj6 the condenser ac is cracked how do I remove condenser. Thanks
A: If you are in the US you need to take it to a facility that can evacuate the system as it is against ...
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| Can you help me fix my Jaguar | 2/3/2009 |
Q: my 1985 jaguar 4.2 petrol was idle for 4 years. i tried starting it but have no compression in ...
A: Unlikely head gasket nor rings. Most likely is valves. Pull #1 plug and put the piston at TDC on the ...
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| convertable top | 2/3/2009 |
Q: 87 jaguar xjs v12 convertible. how to operate the top manually and where is the fuse for the ...
A: Jaguar never made a convertible in 1987 so I can not give you any info on them. There were some ...
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| No start/No electrical | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I went out to start my Jag tonight after work and the following happened: -I put the key in the ...
A: I doubt the cold had anything to do with the problem. When you have no power at all then you need ...
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| Rear Defrost/Windshield Washer Fluid - 1985 XJ6VDP | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with fixing my rear defrost on my '85 XJ6. When I push the button ...
A: The fact that the light comes on indicates the fuse and the relay are good so you need to take a 12v ...
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| 87jag | 1/15/2009 |
Q: 87xj6(4.2)little bit hard to start after siting for a few hours or over night.
A: First thing to do is to spray starter fluid or something like WD-40 into the intake when it is hard ...
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| 85 Jaguar xj6 | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a intermittent speedometer. I read what you had told another person, the problem is not with ...
A: I have removed them from the car while the trans was in place but due to the monkey puzzle trans ...
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| I GOT IT TO STARTED BUT!!!!! | 1/7/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| '71 xj6 gas tank removal | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My son was recently given a '71 xj6. The passenger side gas tank has been cleaned but the driver ...
A: I have removed several XJ-6 tanks but not a 71. However, I believe it is the same as the later cars ...
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| no heat | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 87 series 3 heater control valve hoses are hot nothing in the car is there a way too turn ...
A: First check to see if the vacuum unit is opening the heater control valve. The heater valve is a ...
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| firing order | 11/2/2008 |
Q: what is the firing order on a 82 xj6 jagur on the cap were does number 1 start on it
A: Where # 1 is in the cap depends on where it was put when the last person who was into the engine ...
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| Jaguar XJS | 10/30/2008 |
Q: One of my reverse lamp bulbs went out. Then the stop lamps went out. Then the headlights stop ...
A: Never try to diagnose electrical problems on several items at once. Always pick only one item and ...
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| valves | 10/30/2008 |
Q: pulled head and had valves done. put back together shim and tappets back same order came out. now ...
A: Check valve clearance and write down what you get on each valve. Then remove the cam covers and turn ...
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| valves | 10/30/2008 |
Q: pulled head and had valves done. put back together shim and tappets back same order came out. now ...
A: David, You can't use the same shims if you did any valve work, because the thickness of the shims ...
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| Battery charging | 10/29/2008 |
Q: On my '87 xj6 I recently replaced the battery and about a week later the red battery light came on ...
A: You need to first check the belt tension and then check the connections from the alternator to the ...
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| 1976 xj6 wiper relay location | 10/29/2008 |
Q: wipers fail to work, no power to the switch or wiper motor. all the fuses in the fuse box are ok. ...
A: Sorry for the delay Kevin, I don't have a locater for the 76 Jag and I can't remember where the ...
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| 1985 Transmission xj6 | 10/27/2008 |
Q: When I take my foot off the gas the transmission shifts into a lower gear like a down shift is this ...
A: No, it is not normal unless you are going slow in a high gear and it is about the speed that it ...
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| XJ6 - 1985 - speedometer pb | 10/26/2008 |
Q: my 1985 XJ6 speedometer started to go wrong randomly and then eventually stopped. Mileage isn't ...
A: The 85 XJ-6 Jaguar does not have a cable driving the speedometer. It is electric and is powered by a ...
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| low coolant | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I travel about 35 miles to work one way.I will use about 1 pint of coolant at 63 miles a hour at 70 ...
A: There are several things you need to look at. First the expansion tank is under the left front ...
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| Radio Problems-85 XJ6 Series III | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced the factory speakers with new Infinti speakers. I also took out the factory ...
A: To access the relay and fuses, remove the center console arm rest lid and the plastic inner tray. ...
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| Radio Problems-85 XJ6 Series III | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced the factory speakers with new Infinti speakers. I also took out the factory ...
A: There were several different radio wiring systems used on the Ser III so I will need to know if you ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 5): | 10/20/2008 |
Q: This is an update to my Jag woes ...
A: No, a plugged exhaust is plugged all the time and reacts to the amount of exhaust that is pushed ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 5): | 10/20/2008 |
Q: This is an update to my Jag woes ...
A: When the plugs are flat black, that is excess fuel. The major influences on fuel mixture are the ...
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| 1985 jag wont start | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Howard my 85 jaguar shut off while driving the fuel pump is good the injector does not open i have ...
A: Steve, I'm sure an ECU can fail but I have not run into one, but have heard of a failure when a ...
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| 1985 jag wont start | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Howard my 85 jaguar shut off while driving the fuel pump is good the injector does not open i have ...
A: The ECU gets it's signal to ground injectors from the ignition system so the first step is to check ...
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| Swapping auto transmission to manual | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I'm looking at buying an 1987 Series 3 XJ6 around my neighborhood and I'm trying to get a rough idea ...
A: You would have to change a lot to do that if you could find a standard trans car to get all of the ...
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| 1986 Jag XJ6 Series III - Engine Won't Turn Over | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I was recently given a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Series III as a first car by an uncle of mine. It is a ...
A: You need to first look at the new battery to see if you got a "Deep Charge" or "Diesel" battery. The ...
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| rich of lean mixture | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Howard, My timing is right on, new fuel is both tanks my cats were replaced two years ago with the ...
A: If you passed CA emissions and moved to 5200 ft you probably are rich and you need to turn the ...
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| 85 xj6 wont start | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Howard, i have 150 pounds of compression spark at the coil an plugs new fuel pump and its working it ...
A: If you are sure the timing is correct and the fuel is not stale, I would guess either the CATs are ...
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| Rear Brakes and Running Issues | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I've recently purchased a 1985 Jaguar XJ6VDP. I'm very excited to work on the car myself, but I ...
A: When you get the book just follow the sequence they detail. It is a lot of work. The air flow meter ...
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| Rear Brakes and Running Issues | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I've recently purchased a 1985 Jaguar XJ6VDP. I'm very excited to work on the car myself, but I ...
A: As far as the rear brakes go, you should not even consider doing it yourself unless you have a ...
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| 85 xj6 wont start | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Howard, i have 150 pounds of compression spark at the coil an plugs new fuel pump and its working it ...
A: Jeff, if the noid light did not pulse you need to test for power on one of the two wires. If you did ...
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| jaguar e type S3 V12 | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i am a new owner of this car, its idle speed when warm is very high at around 1300 rpm. i have wound ...
A: There is a simple fact and that is no engine can run at 1300 RPM without air. If you cut the air ...
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| 85 xj6 wont start | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Howard, i have 150 pounds of compression spark at the coil an plugs new fuel pump and its working it ...
A: To test the injectors you can put a stethoscope on the injectors and listen to them click or get a ...
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| recently purchased xj6 | 9/25/2008 |
Q: i recently purchased a 1986 xj6 that is in excellent condition. It has about 100,000 miles on it, ...
A: That is a classic symptom on the Ser.III XJ-6. The car requires a "Deep Charge" battery like a ...
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| Alternator problem ? | 9/21/2008 |
Q: When I turn my 85 xj6 off and take out the key, I get a icon picture of the battery. What could that ...
A: Lee, 13.84v and the light on the instrument panel goes out, is an indication that the charging ...
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| Alternator problem ? | 9/20/2008 |
Q: When I turn my 85 xj6 off and take out the key, I get a icon picture of the battery. What could that ...
A: You should not get any lights when the key is removed. But first you need to put a volt meter across ...
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| Nashville, Tn. mechanic: TR6 | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I saw your post regarding a good, honest mechanic in the Nashville area. Could you give me a ...
A: I can recommend JD in the Nashville area. You will find him very knowledgeable on TR-6s and most ...
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| 1987 jaguar | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Do you know where the fuse is located for the power sun roof,I checked the 2 panels under the ...
A: James, the AC runs all the time, even when the heat is on, but when the vacuum doors don't operate ...
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| jag xj6 | 9/16/2008 |
Q: have a1986 xj6 4.2. when cranking car will fire and try to start.as soon as i release the key it ...
A: That is true, the fuel pump is activated by the air flow meter. If the engine is cold, a "cold ...
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| 1987 jaguar | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Do you know where the fuse is located for the power sun roof,I checked the 2 panels under the ...
A: The same power supply for the windows supplies power to the sun roof which is a thermal breaker. If ...
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| low oil pressure | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 1986 XJ-6 4.2 that has low oil pressure. I placed a manual pressure gauge at the low ...
A: If you had the pressure relief valve out, did you also remove the filter block from the engine? ...
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| 1973 series III E type engine miss | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1973 series III E type with a problem I can’t solve. When cold, it stars and runs ...
A: I agree that it most likely is not ignition because pulling a choke usually don't correct an ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 4): | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Speedo says 110k miles, but I'm sure it is closer to 130+k. My car suffers from the non-working ...
A: That is not uncommon as the head studs go all the way to the bottom of the cooling system and ...
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| 1987 XJ6 4.2L | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 86 XJ6. The engine runs very rough and there is a lot of smoke coming out of the ...
A: Your compression test was useless as you didn't open the throttle during the tests. No air in, ...
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| battery light indicator | 9/2/2008 |
Q: The voltage meter reads 13 charging, however the battery indicator light brightens when accelerating ...
A: You need to put a volt meter across the battery posts and check battery voltage (12+ v) Then start ...
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| XJ6 1985 | 9/1/2008 |
Q: A Friend has a problem. I am a Diesel Teck. He said that the Fuel Injectors have no power .It will ...
A: The power to the injectors comes from the power resistor pack on the forward lower right front ...
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| 86 XKS V12 will not rev | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have an 86 XJS when the engine warms up it will not accelerate. It idles fine about 800-900RPM. ...
A: A no rev up condition can be many things but you need to do some testing. First run vacuum test and ...
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| 1985 XJS HE | 8/28/2008 |
Q: The car has 40,000 miles it starts and seems to run fine but while driving it will just die. You can ...
A: Jeff, the timing light test tells you if it is in the ignition and the LED test tells you if it is ...
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| 1985 XJS HE | 8/27/2008 |
Q: The car has 40,000 miles it starts and seems to run fine but while driving it will just die. You can ...
A: The fact that it quits narrows the problem down to only a million things. It is no use testing when ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 4): | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Speedo says 110k miles, but I'm sure it is closer to 130+k. My car suffers from the non-working ...
A: It usually effects the lower RPM range but can effect it up higher as the fuel that goes into the ...
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| Wiper relay location | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have an 86 XJS and the wipers are not working. I would like to know where the wiper relay is ...
A: The power to the wipers goes to the wiper switch by a light green wire and on to the wiper motor and ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 4): | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Speedo says 110k miles, but I'm sure it is closer to 130+k. My car suffers from the non-working ...
A: The bore scope will tell the tail. I pulled one Jag down that had so much carbon on the intake valve ...
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| A/C | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Howard, on my question, I fogot to tell you that it is about a 1986 Jaguar XJS. Howard, when I turn ...
A: Yes, the doors are controlled by vacuum motors and the vacuum motors are controlled by two vacuum ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 4): | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Speedo says 110k miles, but I'm sure it is closer to 130+k. My car suffers from the non-working ...
A: Dave, it is a lot of work to do a valve job on a Jag as compared to a domestic V-8. So you want to ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 3) | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I removed/cleaned the throttle, oil breather screen and tubes. I also removed the oil in the intake ...
A: Dave, the regulator does operate when the pump is on because most of the fuel that is pumped up to ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 3) | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I removed/cleaned the throttle, oil breather screen and tubes. I also removed the oil in the intake ...
A: Dave, you already got a reading from the 0/2 sensor why do you not believe what it tells you? Clean ...
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| 87 XJ6 Starts fine, dies in gear (part 3) | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I removed/cleaned the throttle, oil breather screen and tubes. I also removed the oil in the intake ...
A: The compression readings look ok but the 0/2 readings of .75 v(unplugged)if this was a warmed up ...
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| 87 XJ6 Start fine, dies in gear (part 2) | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I finally found time to work on my car again ('87 XJ6). I have a friend with a parts car and I ...
A: A regular volt meter can check O 2 out put.(blue wire) .5 volts = normal and a lean voltage = a lean ...
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| 87 XJ6 Start fine, dies in gear (part 2) | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I finally found time to work on my car again ('87 XJ6). I have a friend with a parts car and I ...
A: Dave, the only other things I can think to look at is manifold vacuum and if you have a bore scope ...
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| 1987 XJ6 Rough Idle, Sputter, and Die | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am the original owner of a 1987 XJ6 with 13,000 miles. It ran fine until recently. Now it starts ...
A: If you had the throttle open on the test of #3 & 4 and the wet test was about the same, it is an ...
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| 1987 XJ6 Rough Idle, Sputter, and Die | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am the original owner of a 1987 XJ6 with 13,000 miles. It ran fine until recently. Now it starts ...
A: All of the symptoms are useless information other than to tell you you need to run tests. Yes, fuel ...
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| 87 XJ6 Start fine, dies in gear (part 2) | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I finally found time to work on my car again ('87 XJ6). I have a friend with a parts car and I ...
A: No code system on this car. But you need to quit throwing parts at it until you test to see what is ...
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| '85 XJ6 passenger side windows | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My '85 XJ6 passenger side windows will not operate. The driver's side windows and sunroof are fine. ...
A: The left window would not operate if the relay had failed check the red w/slate tracer wire with the ...
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| '85 XJ6 passenger side windows | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My '85 XJ6 passenger side windows will not operate. The driver's side windows and sunroof are fine. ...
A: I found that most of the time when a window quits working, it was the rocker switch that failed and ...
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| Series III ignition advance | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have an e type fitted with a 1987 series III 4.2 XJ6 engine. The engine is fitted with triple SU's ...
A: They are telling you how to set it. Max performance on any engine is to set the timing advanced to ...
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| '86 XJ6 AC Center Dashboard Vent | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My AC Center Dashboard Vent does not blow no matter what switch settings I use. Cool air does ...
A: I am not familiar with any limit switch. The vacuum valve is on the cylinder that rotates by a small ...
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| '86 XJ6 AC Center Dashboard Vent | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My AC Center Dashboard Vent does not blow no matter what switch settings I use. Cool air does ...
A: Set the controls to "Auto" speed control and "65" degrees on the temperature control and run for 5 ...
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| 1984 XJ6 Vanden Plas | 8/3/2008 |
Q: HELP! My jag is giving me about 8 MI. to the gallon and it idles very rough....where do I start? ...
A: Poor fuel mileage and rough running can be caused by a thousand things so you need to do some ...
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| XJ6 hazard/turn signals | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i tried to test my 86 xj6 S3 flasher relay and do not have power coming into the flasher relay at ...
A: Yes Rick, the hazard switch does have an effect on turn signals. Go to my web site and copy the ...
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| XJ6 hazard/turn signals | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i tried to test my 86 xj6 S3 flasher relay and do not have power coming into the flasher relay at ...
A: There is one power sources for the flasher unit. Light green w/pink tracer wire to the #49 pin on ...
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| mechanic | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a Jaguar from a used dealer, but want to have it checked out by a mechanic first. ...
A: It depends on what year model it is. If it is a 2000 or newer you are best off taking it to the ...
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| XJ6 idles fine, dies in gear | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have an 87 XJ6-probably about 150Kmiles- that starts, idles and drives fine for about a minute, ...
A: This car has the Bosch "L" jetronic injection system and there are some tests that need to be done ...
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| xk120 overcharging | 7/17/2008 |
Q: 1953 xk120 Generator output good.1500 rpm up the ammeter will go to 20-25 amps.Headlights will bring ...
A: You are quoting amperage. Amperage is 100% dependent on load. Voltage is the push (charging system) ...
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| 86 XJS V12 Won't turn over | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased an 86 XJS V12. The starter is not operating. I do hear a clicking sound ...
A: You should check the solenoid first. Just because it made a "Click" does not mean it connected the ...
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| 86 XJS V12 Won't turn over | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased an 86 XJS V12. The starter is not operating. I do hear a clicking sound ...
A: No Buck, it's not normal. But you do need to determine if it is the relay clicking or the starter ...
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| Fuel pump 84 xjs | 7/13/2008 |
Q: When trying to start the engine the fuel pump never goes off and im afraid of engine damage from ...
A: For the fuel pump to continue to run after turning off the ignition switch, the fuel pump relay must ...
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| compression in cylinders | 7/13/2008 |
Q: The [a] bank was almost all lower than the [b] bank by 30 lbs. Some were at 150 some as high as ...
A: Bill, give me the compression readings on each cylinder and did you hold the throttle open on these ...
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| 85 XJ6 w/ chevy 350 AC problem | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Car has a chevy 350 and GM AC unit. AC unit works when we apply power to the unit however, using ...
A: Unit?? What unit? do you mean the compressor clutch? If that is what you are talking about, there ...
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| 1985 jag xj6 rebuild head | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Ive been away for the pass couple of days so haven't tried your suggestion yet. I will be on ...
A: Sorry I was not clear on that, I meant it was going to take me several days to locate and post the ...
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| 1985 XJ6 | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Ihave just had the head rebuilt and installed. Everything went back together OK, but the engine will ...
A: It is unlikely a vacuum leak that is causing the high RPM problem although it may be the low RPM ...
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| 86 xjs v12 tail lights | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I bought a 1986 xjs v12 no tail lights please tell me all that could be wrong.What I could check. ...
A: First check for power at the bulb socket and their grounds. Then if your license lights are out too, ...
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| XK120 Brakes not releaseing | 6/30/2008 |
Q: After I have been driving my car for about 20 minutes or so, the front brakes seem to hand up (not ...
A: As I remember the 120 had a two stage master cylinder. Two different sized bores in one cylinder on ...
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| 1974.E type, V12, miss fires | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My 1974,V12, E type will miss fire when left to idle for a few minutes after the engine has reached ...
A: There are several methods that mechanics use to test for vacuum leaks and some use a combination of ...
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| 1974.E type, V12, miss fires | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My 1974,V12, E type will miss fire when left to idle for a few minutes after the engine has reached ...
A: The bypass valve is a decel valve and will not cause no vacuum. To disable it for test purposes, you ...
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| remove/replace engine | 6/27/2008 |
Q: This is a followup to a previously answered question. I asked about removing and replacing an engine ...
A: Bill, the only expense would be if you have a shop do the change and that depends on the shop. A Jag ...
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| 1985 XJS gas in the oil | 6/25/2008 |
Q: What might cause gas in the oil that blows out of the exhaust..Injectors maybe?? ANSWER: Hi Bill, ...
A: You didn't tell me if it passed emission tests. It is a lot of work to pull all the injectors out to ...
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| 1985 XJS gas in the oil | 6/24/2008 |
Q: What might cause gas in the oil that blows out of the exhaust..Injectors maybe??
A: You will have to clear that up a little for me. "gas in the oil that blows out of the exhaust" ...
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| 87 XJ6 starting woes | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I've got an 87 XJ6 that was running fine but became a little harder to start over the course of a ...
A: Tell me what the compression readings were on each cylinder (throttle open)and what the cranking ...
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| 87 xj6 no start | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have an 87 xj6 4.2, the only way to get it to start is to advance the ign timing with the ...
A: All that does not tell me what is wrong but I can give you a few things to look at. First put a ...
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| Jaguar XJ6 | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I admire your expertise range. On the XJ6s, is there a year you found least troublesome? Some ...
A: I have no experience with any of the Jags after the Series III but have heard the same from people ...
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| power steering leak causes fire | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I was driving my 1985 XJ6 and after getting off the hwy I noticed a tremendous amount of ...
A: Sorry Silvia, I quit working on cars for people many years ago. It sounds like you need a Jaguar ...
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| bad gas or water in fuel tank | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I filled up on petrol, I think that i got a bad batch of petrol and maybe there is water in the tank ...
A: You didn't say what kind of Jaguar but that does not matter with water in the gas. (If that is what ...
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| xjs v12 he miss fire | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have a miss fire I think on the right bank of my v12 xjs 1988 the engion seems to do this all the ...
A: You need to do a compression test first. Be sure to hold the throttle open and let the engine spin ...
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| rough idle | 5/26/2008 |
Q: have a 1984 xj6 the head has been replaced along with other things vacuum lines tune up etc. still ...
A: Yes, On any engine with a vacuum advance unit you can just follow the trail of the vacuum on into ...
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| 1986 XJ6 Ignition Question | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I picked up an 86 XJ6 Vandan Plas 4.2L yesterday. It started yesterday but today (after rain ...
A: The XJ-6 sounds like all cars when you start one. I have no idea what sound you are hearing but you ...
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| rough idle | 5/25/2008 |
Q: have a 1984 xj6 the head has been replaced along with other things vacuum lines tune up etc. still ...
A: The Series III XJ-6 is noted for having a rough idle even when everything is good. The rough idle is ...
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| Jaguar will not completely turnover to start | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My car sounds like it wants to turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? 1986 XJ6 ...
A: The series III XJ-6 required a deep charge battery to start but even when people put in a lower ...
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| XJ6 problems | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1971 ; xj6 ; 4.2l. I have a following problem. The engine works very awkwardly. Huge ...
A: The coolant operated Stromberg carb chokes are prone to failure and this has prompted a manufacture ...
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| Jaguar w/ multiple repair/replacement issues | 5/19/2008 |
Q: A relative passed his Jaguar on to me, mainly 'cause it has problems he doesn't want to deal with. ...
A: It depends on how far out the island you are but there should be quite a few independent Jag shops ...
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| Jaguar w/ multiple repair/replacement issues | 5/18/2008 |
Q: A relative passed his Jaguar on to me, mainly 'cause it has problems he doesn't want to deal with. ...
A: It really depends on the condition of the car. Meaning paint, body and interior and mileage and how ...
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| 1987 xj6 No ign lights, | 5/12/2008 |
Q: After parking up the 1987 XJ6 for a few years, (drove it in the shed)I drained the fuel last week ...
A: The Ignition light and all of the central warning lights get their power direct from the ignition ...
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| 1985 xj6 | 5/9/2008 |
Q: 1985 xj6 none of the guages are working ie temp oil tach asked around everyone seems to think fuses ...
A: The only thing all the instruments have in common is the #4 fuse in the main fuse panel (15 amp) You ...
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| temperature gauge problem | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Following up on your email from earlier in the week. I got a mutli-meter and will try taking some ...
A: The ground sounds ok and the ohms reading is a little higher than mine but not that far off. The ...
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| 1974 Series 3 V 12 E type | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Have just rebuilt the braking system and replaced both the m/cyl and servo with units from ...
A: I think it would be less messy taking the cylinder and valve off as a unit as I remember the ...
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| 1974 Series 3 V 12 E type | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Have just rebuilt the braking system and replaced both the m/cyl and servo with units from ...
A: What you say is one possibility, however other items need to be cleared as possible also. Any time ...
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| temperature gauge problem | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Following up on your email from earlier in the week. I got a mutli-meter and will try taking some ...
A: Frank, You have a multi meter that can read temperature? Cool!!! I never seen one. All the sending ...
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| temperature gauge and a/c problem | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I’m writing this as your responses to other people on line are very professional and comprehensive! ...
A: I checked the ohms and it was cold at 63 deg F. and it was about 1K ohms and I warmed it up to about ...
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| temperature gauge and a/c problem | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I’m writing this as your responses to other people on line are very professional and comprehensive! ...
A: Sorry about that, I have brain fade at times and I have no idea what I told the other guy. You are ...
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| temperature gauge and a/c problem | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I’m writing this as your responses to other people on line are very professional and comprehensive! ...
A: The sending units are in the end of each fuel tank behind each tail light assembly. Run the tanks ...
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| battery charging problem | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985 jaguar XJ6 series III (4.2). A problem that I have with it is that the battery ...
A: It is not normal for the charge rate to drop into the red and the warning light to come on for ...
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| jaguar x6j 1986 | 4/26/2008 |
Q: No windows in this car work. They were all working just fine and all of a sudden died. can i replace ...
A: The only fuse is the ignition fuse and the engine would not run if that was burned. Are you sure you ...
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| 86 XJ6 | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced the head gasket on this vehicle after it overheated and died on the highway. I ...
A: Sorry Tim, your readings indicate you have both ring and valve problems. No, on the springs being ...
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| 86 XJ6 | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced the head gasket on this vehicle after it overheated and died on the highway. I ...
A: Tim, there is something very wrong with your compression test. Run it again and this time be sure ...
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| ignition timing | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 67 Jaguar s type and the car has a 3.4 XK engine. I checked ignition timing with a timing ...
A: There are several things that can make the timing change on each revolution. The distributor is ...
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| AC compressor is always on. 1985 XJ6 | 4/21/2008 |
Q: When the Climate control is off the compressor stays off, but hen I turn it on any position (low, ...
A: If you want an overheat protection for the compressor, you have an engineering problem. You will ...
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| My flashers are always on no other lights work | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have an 87 xjs 5.3L with Engine OffKey Off, The emergency flashers work as they should With Engine ...
A: The hazard switch and the turn signal switch are the only two items in the system that can apply ...
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| Wiil not pass California Smog Test | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 1987 XJ6. I live in California. The car will not pass a California Smog Test. ...
A: Too rich means the CO failed. I take it that the HC was ok? Unfortunately, on a fuel injection ...
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| Brake problem | 4/8/2008 |
Q: First of all thanks for the help. I have a 1967 E-type that has a strange brake problem. At start ...
A: You need to run the car until the brakes are dragging and quickly jack up one front wheel with the ...
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| Removing rear vision mirror XJ-6 Series 3 85 | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My overhead cloth is sagging and I would like to reglue. I cannot work out how to take off the ...
A: If you are just correcting a few small spots on the edges like around the mirror and such you can ...
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| ignition firing | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have a1987 xj6 4.2l. The car starts but has little power and could only rev to 3grand. When ...
A: There are standard procedures to diagnose engine problems. A dist. cap is one of a thousand possible ...
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| A/C Compressor Clutch 12 v not present | 3/6/2008 |
Q: This is the last item on my rebuild of a 1985 XJ6. The compressor was recently rebuilt. When ...
A: The climate control system in the Jag is complex in it's operation but you can check three fuses ...
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| Heater | 3/4/2008 |
Q: While I am on a roll. 1987 XJ6, Defrost blows hot, when I turn the dial to Low-Auto or High it ...
A: The left knob totally controls temp. The right knob is "Mode" and controls fan and modes with ...
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| fuel leak | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1987 XJ6, fuel comes out of the 1/4 vent tube in the trunk, is this a normal result of ...
A: Even if the car were upside down the only way fuel could be escaping out of the vent system is to go ...
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| 84 XJS HE OVERHEATING | 2/12/2008 |
Q: THE CAR OVER HEATS , I CHANGED BOTH THERMOSTATES , THE BELTS ARE OLD AND THATS MY NEXT PROJECT, ...
A: If you don't have an exhaust analyzer available, go to most any auto parts store and purchase the ...
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| 69 XKE SER II FHC | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My car is failing to charge, the in dash guage went a plus to 0 while on the road, I checked all the ...
A: Since the regulator is mounted so far from the alternator you need to take an ohm meter and test ...
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| central locking | 2/4/2008 |
Q: 1987 xj6 central locking.... The front passenger door locks with all other doors but it doesn't ...
A: The 87 has motorized door locks. The motors are permanent magnet motors, meaning they reverse ...
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| loud noise on exhaust side of head | 1/25/2008 |
Q: '86 XJ6 - Is this a sign of not having a stakedown kit? Can you refer me to anyone in the Kansas ...
A: If it is a clicking noise it is possible that it needs the kit installed. I would not run the engine ...
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| XJ12 idle problem | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Fitzcharles I would be most grateful if you could review and answer a question for me regarding a ...
A: Your elaborate symptoms don't tell me what is wrong but if I were faced with all that, I would use ...
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| Cruise Control 1986 Series 3 | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Iwondered if you could help me before I need to take my Jag into a srevice agent.The cruise control ...
A: Two fuses are used, one is the fuse #11 in the main fuse box which operates the brake lights. The ...
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| Positive Ground | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me which jaguars models (by year) used positive battery ground?
A: All Jaguars, XK-120, XK-140, XK150 and the early E-type were positive ground. As I remember, the ...
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| 1986 Jaguar xj6 fuel problems | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Just bought the car, seller had trouble keeping it running,they disconnected the passenger side gas ...
A: The only way you can find a leak is to take the tail light assembly out and look. You may even have ...
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| jaguar | 11/20/2007 |
Q: the heat is not working in my xj-6 jaguar? can you let me know what may be the problem
A: The heater control valve is on the firewall just behind the engine and is vacuum controlled. So all ...
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| 86 xj6 power door locks | 11/16/2007 |
Q: power door locks in-operable....checked the switch/solenoid in drivers door & it checked ok. Haynes ...
A: If you heard a clunk from the trunk when you locked the door it means you have the solenoid type ...
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| 86 xj6 power door locks | 11/14/2007 |
Q: power door locks in-operable....checked the switch/solenoid in drivers door & it checked ok. Haynes ...
A: The ser. III XJ-6 had either solenoids or motors. The earlier cars had solenoids and the later had ...
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| 1987 Jaguar XJX12 | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Howard I have a 1987 Jaguar XJS 12 in great condition. I just had all of the wires and plugs ...
A: Yes, it could be one of the TWO coils. However, if a jumper battery helps it to start you need to ...
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| heater in 1987 XJ6 | 11/10/2007 |
Q: The heater works in this car but seems kind of weak. The windows steam up all of the time with ...
A: Yes, there can be moisture in the heating system. If it is coming from a leak in the heater core it ...
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| series 3 rear quarter light removal | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have done everything that the factory manual says and up to this point the glass is slightly ...
A: First Tonie, what are you calling a "quarter Light"? If you are talking about a "Side Marker" light ...
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| front door locks on XJ6 | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1987 XJ6 on which the front door locks do not work - not even manually. They do not work ...
A: If they don't work manually then you need to correct that first before looking at the electric ...
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| fuel tank switching valve | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced the fuel tank switching valve with a new one, but I cannot seem to get it to ...
A: As for connecting it up wrong. The only thing you could do is turn it around since the two lines ...
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| 87 xjs12 | 10/29/2007 |
Q: i have a 1987 jag v12 and the fan belt is very loose causing the car to over heat how do i tighten ...
A: The adjuster is easily accessible on top of the power steering pump on the drivers side. It should ...
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| 1987 xj6 | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My car has been siting for about a year now. I went to start it it fired right up I decided to ...
A: The most likely problem with the fire up would be to recheck the firing order and position of the ...
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| overheat&nonstart | 10/11/2007 |
Q: my 84 XJS v12 was overheating on my way home. The next morning it would only turn over. What is the ...
A: If it overheated and now does not run, you need to address the not running first. All engines only ...
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| Speedometer/trip computer | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced my heater core. First trip out of garage the speedometer and trip computer was ...
A: There are several items tied in to the system. The service Interval Counter, Cruise Control and Trip ...
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| Cruise Control | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1986 XJ-S V12, and the cruise did not work when I purchased the car. Any advice on what I ...
A: I don't have a good test procedure for the ECU or actuator, so all you can do is test all the ...
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| 86 XJ6 | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced the head gasket on this vehicle after it overheated and died on the highway. I ...
A: The larger metal can relay on the firewall is the starter relay and it can be tested with a 12v ...
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| 1987 jaguar xj6 | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry I need so much help but I really appreciate you! I removed the center console but I seem ...
A: Stephanie, With the console plate up, you have access to the cable and linkage. If you are talking ...
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| 1987 jaguar xj6 | 10/1/2007 |
Q: regarding the shift selector and trans. cable. Could you give me explicit directions on how to ...
A: Remove the center arm rest door and the inner plastic box. Remove all of the plugs from the window ...
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| 1987 xj-6 | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1987 xj-6. It has been running great until yesterday. I pulled out and put in ...
A: The shift selector operates the transmission lever by a cable. Sometimes when the car is on a grade ...
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| 1984 XJ6 SeriesIII | 9/29/2007 |
Q: After running for 10 minutes right tank fuel is purged through the vapor emissions line and is ...
A: The only way this can happen, is for the central switching valve in the trunk to fail while you have ...
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| No Spark/start "86" XJ6 VP | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Hey Howard, Ive been working on this problem now for ever and I just cant get it resolved. My Father ...
A: Check for power at the coil with ignition on. Then check air gap between reluctor and pick-up in ...
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| speedometer | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My speedometer works in terms of registering the speed but the mileage counter does not work wither ...
A: The transducer sends a signal to the speedometer and to the trip computer and cruise control. There ...
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| 1984 XJS HE V12 WONT START 80K MILES | 9/9/2007 |
Q: 1984 XJS HE V12 car suddenly wont start idles from 0-500 a few times then stalls sometimes wont idle ...
A: It should only be in the 30s unless you dead headed it to a gauge which is useless info. You need to ...
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| 1984 XJS HE V12 WONT START 80K MILES | 9/7/2007 |
Q: 1984 XJS HE V12 car suddenly wont start idles from 0-500 a few times then stalls sometimes wont idle ...
A: Keep in mind that any test you run needs to be done while the engine is in it's failed mode. What do ...
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| 1984 XJS HE V12 WONT START 80K MILES | 9/6/2007 |
Q: 1984 XJS HE V12 car suddenly wont start idles from 0-500 a few times then stalls sometimes wont idle ...
A: It does sound lean but it does not have an air flow meter. You need to be sure between ignition or ...
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| 1986 XJS V12 ignition amplifier | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1986 XJS V12. Driving down the highway it stalled and wouldn't start. I had it towed back ...
A: If you have the system with the external amplifier and you have power to BOTH coils and no spark, ...
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| fuel gauge on 87 XJ^ | 9/3/2007 |
Q: When I purchased this car a couple of months ago - it had been stored for the winter with the gas ...
A: When the tanks are drained and empty the sending units are exposed to air and moisture and are pron ...
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| engine dies - won't start for 5-10 minutes | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1987 Jag XJ6. I recently replaced the fuel pump, installed a new battery, and put a new ...
A: A piston engine can not have spark and fuel and not run unless compression goes away for 10 min. and ...
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| xk120 rebuilt | 8/13/2007 |
Q: how many hours does the book rate say it should take to do a complete r/r on a 1953 xk120 motor? ...
A: I have experience on the 120,140 and 150, E type and on up to the XJ-6 ser III. I looked through ...
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| parts availability | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Mr. Fitzcharles, I own a 1989 XJ-6 and am in needs of certain parts. Where can I purchase reliable ...
A: The Jaguar dealer is the best place. However, there are many aftermarket parts dealers in the ...
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| Dropped worn door hinges | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a jaguar series 3 sovereign XJ6 1984 4.2 auto.The two front doors have dropped and I need to ...
A: Even though the job looks easy, it is a little more than it appears. Jack the car up and turn the ...
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| 1992 JAGUAR XJS 12 CYLINDER | 8/1/2007 |
Q: MY QUISTION IS THAT AT IDLE GAUGE SHOWS IN RED GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL TOOK IT TO DEALER AND ...
A: 25 PSI oil pressure at idle (If the oil is up to operating temp and the oil is a multi grade oil not ...
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| '82 Jag XJ6 won't start | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited an '82 jag XJ6 and am having troubles getting it to start. I have replaced ...
A: It is important to keep the battery charged while testing as a battery that will spin the engine ...
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| 84 XJ6 Series III No Power to Fuel Pump | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I recently piked up an 84 XJ-6 Series III. The previous owner could not get it to start after ...
A: Not yet, you still need to see why no power to fuel pump. Remove the pump relay from it's socket and ...
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| 84 XJ6 Series III No Power to Fuel Pump | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I recently piked up an 84 XJ-6 Series III. The previous owner could not get it to start after ...
A: The test of the fuel pump system is to remove the air filter, turn the ignition key to the on ...
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| 1954 XK120 Jaguar DHC | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have the subject car and am experiencing the left rear brake handing up (not retracting). The car ...
A: Remove the nuts holding the drum to the hub, then use a lead or brass mallet to tap the edge of the ...
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| 87 XJS won't start | 6/16/2007 |
Q: ..thanks for the advice. My girlfriend as a 87 XJS v-12 that sat covered outside in Michigan over ...
A: The main relay is powered up by the Ign. sw. through the Inertia sw on the drivers door post. (white ...
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| 87 XJS won't start | 6/15/2007 |
Q: ..thanks for the advice. My girlfriend as a 87 XJS v-12 that sat covered outside in Michigan over ...
A: In a "No Start" situation you need to just go to the basics. You have started that by getting the ...
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| JAGUAR XJ6 (Model Years 1995 --> 1997) | 6/12/2007 |
Q: .I am contemplating on buying a pre-owned XJ6, preferably 1995 --> 1997. Because of Jag's ...
A: I am only experienced on Jag from the XK-120 up to the series III XJ-6 1987. What little I do know ...
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| experienced mechanic | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Firstly, I wish to commend you for your volunteer work on this site. It is much appreciated. My ...
A: While it is possible for a coil to be bad and have a destroyed engine at the same time. A mechanic ...
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