Jaguar XJ6

225/60/R15

oil grade 95 xjs

unlike the previous poster who has nothing to add but snide remarks . I am an ASE Certified Mechanic who just recently acquired a xj6 and needs a lower radiator hose and it was very easy, I came here looking fir a little extra tips, but found a smart allic who probably doesn't know how to hold a wrench...Get a lifeguy.

Yes the best advice is to call Norms towing and for around $35.00 and change they will haul it away to cophers for you good luck T The factory alarm system is located on the passenger side, remove the panel under the glove box,there is a diagram on the panel. The alarm is located near the door lock ecu near the infrared reciever, if equiped. Look for a valet overide switch, also anything that will cut the power is tied into the ingnition switch + 12 volt white/pink 18 ga wire and the yellow acc wire.

Yea, it's probably a problem with the transmission. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

pretty much where your right knee would be if you were sitting in the passenger seat.a screw holds the plastic covering......

this is closest to an intelligent answer as you can get.. you morons could maybe say a BRITISH model it is on the drivers side.. try to use your heads you morons... this is located on the American passenger side or the british drivers side..

xj6- $49,750

VDP-$57,750

xj12-$71,750

Check the light switches that turn on the reading lights in rear. There is one on each back door next to the power window button. If one is left in the on position it will run your battery down over night. Generally, this is the result of a bad diode in the alternator. I had this happen to my '88 Town Car, so it wouldn't be surprising in an '89. What happens is that the bad diode allows a certain amount of leakage current to ground -- not much, about an amp or two. This runs the battery down over a few hours. Note that once the car is started, the alternator is producing good power, the battery will charge, and within at least one or two hours, the car will start and run quite nicely off the battery. You can check to see if this is the problem by using a clamp-on ammeter (voltmeter won't be of much help) to see if there is voltage drain in excess of the normal 'standby' for the electronics. Selectively pull the fuses for things like the radio, if you like, to confirm that there are no other drains when you make the measurement. I believe that the diode trio in this alternator can be replaced separately but don't have a Motorcraft P/N for it offhand. Might be reasonable, though, to install a properly remanufactured alternator instead of fiddling.

I had a similar problem when I purchased a second hand stereo for my Jag but the code that was given was wrong. I contacted a car audio firm and they decoded the radio for me at a cost of around

The fuel tank has to be removed - siphon all petrol out. From inside the boot remove spare wheel and all fixings from the tank and all electrical connections and breathers from the top of the tank. From underneath the car the fuel pipes need to be disconnected. The Haynes manual recommends dropping th rear axle to gain access to then but it can be done without doing this although it is extremely tricky! I have managed to do it twice!! Once all pipes and wires have been disconnected the tank can be removed from the boot of the car. The fuel pump is located in a plastic 'can' that can be removed from the tank by gently tapping the locking ring undone. Getting the pump out of the container is slighty tricky since it is important to try and avoid breaking the moulded plastic tags that secure the top of the container. Mine broke but I secured it on re-fitting with three self tapping screws. Replacement 'non-Jaguar' pumps are avialable from David Manners Ltd. This is a big job for the amateur so allow plenty of time and be aware of the potential fire/explosion hazard - empty fuel tanks are more dangerous than full ones and can be easily ignited with disastrous consquences. Best of luck.

F.u.b.a.r.ed it ?

mine is a 92 xj6 and in the car handbook it has all the stuff jaguar reccommend. but i use castrol high mileage.jaguar reccommend castrol products.

Sounds like the torque converter is in lock up mode. Can't help with fix without more info.

Depends on what year the xj is and if your talking outside rear view or inside. I just replaced my inside rear view. It's auto-dimming. If it's the inside and auto-dimming, there is a cap on the top of the mount. Carefully pry back near the top and this peice should come off easily. You should then be able to push the mirror post straight down to release it from the windshield mount. Then you'll have to loosen the overhead console. Do this by using a straight blade screw driver to turn the plastic keeper screw, that is is visible with the sunglass holder open, 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Pull gently, slightly downward and toward the rear of the car. The overhead console is held in the front by two metal tabs so there are no more screws. That will free the overhead console and you can see the wiring harness for the mirror toward the front of where the console was. The connector has a tab so very carefully lift the tab and pull apart the harness. Re-attach in reverse order and you'll be seeing things in the rear of the car again! Hopefully not flashing lights!

Either call 1-800-GOT-JUNK to get removed or call halp

I assume you have tried liquid wrench? I assume you have tried LiquidWrench?

i don't know, but if you find out please tell me. My 1990 Sovereign has been in limp-home mode for 26,000 miles now

Either behind the knee panel under the glove box RHD model or in the boot(trunk) behind the panel behind the spare wheel

Buy a manual and figure it out an if you can't call a jag machanic to do it for you.

Any 20 year old car is going to have issues, a Jaguar will likely have more expensive problems due to limited parts availability. I would assume that it would not be very reliable

This seems to be an ongoing problem with this car. Thru reading I found that the handles are easily broken. I found this answer on how to change them on here. I have one that does not work so I am going to purchase one and here is how to change it. This is not a job for the faint hearted. You will need a lot of patients and dextrous fingers. Remove the interior door panels...look into the handle area and spot the 3 small nuts that hold the handles to the door skin..remove and save... locate operating rod clips, release, ease handle out from door, locate loom connectors for lock barrel heater and lock control, they are secured from being trapped by the window in a small clip...... disconnect and remove handle. Reassembly is reverse of removal plus a little more fiddling about !.

there is open trunk switch in the glove compartment

If its like my 88 it has a small lever next to the drivers left foot, look you will find it. This pops the hood up enough for you to get your fingers under there. it opens on on the side closest to the driver. I have an 85 XJ6, the lever is located between the door and the dash. The lever is as far forward as you can reach with out hitting the firewall. You can actually reach it with the door closed if you have small hands. Hope this helps.

I have same...Fan Controller on front clip bad, or shorted lower radiator thermo switch, drivers side.

This means Idle speed control motor (ISC) or valve