20 Most Recent 1989 Jaguar XJ6 - Page 9 Questions & Answers

please see the other post for detail

didnt state what year your vehicle is but more than likely your inertia switch activated will need to reset the following link gives you a few locations to look for it http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/vehicle-inertia-switch-5089

test the brake booster by idling the engine with out the foot brake applied then apply the brake if the fault appears with the brake applied ,replace the brake booster.

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I would check ignition coil first

you havent stated if its a manual or auto gearbox ,yes manuals were made ,if a auto then just buy a secondhand box and fit that ,1980 should be metric anyway as change over was in 1972 to metric when the UK joined the common market but??

Fuel pressure at idle with the vacuum line attached to the pressure regulator 34 to 38 psi. with the vacuum hose connected the pressure should be 42 to 45. Try to collapse or block the return line and see if the pressure goes up.Also closely inspect the MAF air duct for torns and false air

Mast or complete aerial?

On the inside of the spare tire cover is a picture and instructions on how to use the jack and to change the tire. the decal if it's missing can be orderd from your dealer and may from time to time be found on EBay.

Check trans oil level...if to high, this will occur

You have a draw on the battery. Short circuit somewhere in the electrical. Must use OHM meter and start checking wires, Start near the alternator and ignitoin work away from there. A quick look over all your wires to see if there are any noticable cuts or frays may save you some time if your lucky. Jags are known for electrical problems.

Sounds like blown head gasket or cracked head and leaking cam cover gasket around spark plug seals

I am not sure in what order you did the brakes but you always start with the caliber farthest away from the master cylinder.1st rear pass side, then rear driver side,then front pass, and last front driver..

On a vehicle red is (hot) or positive. Black is (ground) or neutral

more info please. year? mileage ? engine light on? sounds like you may have a misfire. this can be caused by a few different things like tune up items, however, those kitty cats are finicky about fuel. that sticker in the fuel door says premium unleaded only and they mean it. we see fuel injectors clogged up which causes them to continuously drip. try some injector cleaner and a heavy dose too. mfg recommends techron brand.

has your car got the engine driven power boost system? or the electric pump teves system, you can tell which by looking under bonnet to see if you have a pump on the front of engine driven by cam drive chain idler gear or a valve and pressure bottle on the rear of n/s inner wing. the latter is the electric pump type and you can if working hear the pump run when you turn ignition on it runs for about 5-10 seconds, let me know which type and I will try and help.

check for4 a faulty air pressure regulator in the system or faulty pressure relief valve.