Why does my Jaguar XJ6 have a transmission problem?
My 1995 Jaguar XJ6 began having a transmission problem in the last few days. It feels like the transmission is slipping as the car feels like it’s bucking a little or like the transmission is grabbing and then periodically letting go for a second. No lights have come on and the fluid is full.
How can I Reset my Jaguar XJ transmission?
Check the connector on the transmission (driver’s side) if it has the rubber boot, or check for the connector’s connection cleanliness, check pins if they are not corroded, use electronic parts cleaner. Check for trans mount, if it’s gone the trans will move more then it was designed and can cause connection problems. How can I reset my lights?
What causes the gearbox fault light to come on?
Somebody over at the Jag dealership must have slipped and passed on the info to Cottman. So, in summary, SHAME ON JAGUAR and their dealers!!!! There is NO excuse for a transmission to give out at 84,000 miles unless you are in nascar. I love my car, but this is the last Jaguar I buy. What cause the gearbox fault light to come on?
What kind of transmission does a Jaguar XJ40 have?
Good luck. I have a 1990 xj40 that has a 4.0 liter that run great and has been fully tuned. the nagging problem that I have is that after washing the car the transmission jumps to limp home set for about a week to ten days and the works fine. It sounds like water under the dash when I turn right or left.
My 1995 Jaguar XJ6 began having a transmission problem in the last few days. It feels like the transmission is slipping as the car feels like it’s bucking a little or like the transmission is grabbing and then periodically letting go for a second. No lights have come on and the fluid is full.
Check the connector on the transmission (driver’s side) if it has the rubber boot, or check for the connector’s connection cleanliness, check pins if they are not corroded, use electronic parts cleaner. Check for trans mount, if it’s gone the trans will move more then it was designed and can cause connection problems. How can I reset my lights?
Somebody over at the Jag dealership must have slipped and passed on the info to Cottman. So, in summary, SHAME ON JAGUAR and their dealers!!!! There is NO excuse for a transmission to give out at 84,000 miles unless you are in nascar. I love my car, but this is the last Jaguar I buy. What cause the gearbox fault light to come on?
Good luck. I have a 1990 xj40 that has a 4.0 liter that run great and has been fully tuned. the nagging problem that I have is that after washing the car the transmission jumps to limp home set for about a week to ten days and the works fine. It sounds like water under the dash when I turn right or left.
Why does the gear selector on my Jaguar not rise?
2) Some days, the selector still doesn’t rise. 3) On a bad day, if the selector does not rise, trying to get it to work, by switching off and restarting several times, produces various combinations of 1 and 2 above, as well as sometimes the selector not retracting on switch off.
Which is standard equipment on a Jaguar XJ6?
Power-assisted Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) with four-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment on all Jaguar XJ6 models covered in this manual. Power rack-and-pinion steering is also standard equipment. Your Jaguar manual The aim of this manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle. It can do so in several ways.
2) Some days, the selector still doesn’t rise. 3) On a bad day, if the selector does not rise, trying to get it to work, by switching off and restarting several times, produces various combinations of 1 and 2 above, as well as sometimes the selector not retracting on switch off.
Can a 98 XJ8 shift into a 4th?
MY 98 xj8 does not shift into 4 or 5th ( higher than 3rd). In drive, it runs through 1St 2 nd and 3rd, then at 2200 rps it disengages and the trans fault lights up. If I start on the other side of the j gate in 3rd its stays engaged. 4th is the same as drive.
What causes a 2004 XJ8 to not start?
I have a 2004 XJ8. When shifting from Drive to Park (brake pedal depressed), the shifter moved into park but the transmission went to reverse. The shift lever will not move out of park, but the car would drive backwards with the break released. Shut the car off, now it won’t start.
Why does my car not start when I shift from drive to Park?
When shifting from Drive to Park (brake pedal depressed), the shifter moved into park but the transmission went to reverse. The shift lever will not move out of park, but the car would drive backwards with the break released. Shut the car off, now it won’t start.
What makes a Jaguar XJ6 make a noise?
The first indication that you have a problem will be a noise from the front of the engine. If the tensioner becomes worn or becomes dysfunctional you will hear the chain slapping around. If it gets loose enough the valve timing will be affected such that the car does not run smoothly.
What happens if you loose a follower on a Jaguar XJ6?
In this case, that is not good. A loose follower can cause all kinds of damage to the engine, mostly in the head. Many XJ6s have had the stakedown kit installed already and you can tell if yours has one by reaching your finger deep into the oil filler hole on the cam cover and if it is there you can feel it.
In this case, that is not good. A loose follower can cause all kinds of damage to the engine, mostly in the head. Many XJ6s have had the stakedown kit installed already and you can tell if yours has one by reaching your finger deep into the oil filler hole on the cam cover and if it is there you can feel it.
The first indication that you have a problem will be a noise from the front of the engine. If the tensioner becomes worn or becomes dysfunctional you will hear the chain slapping around. If it gets loose enough the valve timing will be affected such that the car does not run smoothly.
Can a Jaguar XJ-S have a cooling system?
In theory, leak sealers will not solidify until they come in contact with air; however, there is always a little air inside a cooling system, and in the case of the XJ-S there is apparently enough to cause trouble. Please, do not use any leak-sealing substance within the V12 cooling system.
Where is the radiator drain on a Jaguar XJ?
RADIATOR DRAIN: Up until somewhere around 1988, the XJ-S was fitted with one of the most obnoxiously overdesigned radiator drain cocks in automotive history: a metal drain valve at the bottom right corner of the radiator, operated by a lever that extended up to just below the upper hose fitting.
Why is coolant coming out of the bottom of my Jaguar?
For all this effort and expense, Jaguar couldn’t bring themselves to provide an outlet out the bottom of the car, so opening the drain valve causes coolant to pour all over the structures in the area and dribble out wherever the catch pan isn’t.
Why does my Jaguar XJ6 not start up?
About half of the time, the reason why the Jaguar XJ6 will not start or quits running is because of the two main electrical problems that I described above. The other cause of the XJ6 not starting or quits running is the fuel system. Mostly, it is the fuel pump being killed by rust flakes from the two fuel tanks.
When did the Jaguar XJ6 start and run?
I now want to tell everyone how to make the Jaguar XJ6 manufactured from the early 1970s through the early 1980s start and run. I had previously not wanted to tell very many people, so that the price of these cars would continue to stay very low, and I would be able to buy many more of them, hoard them for myself, and save them.
Which is worse a Jaguar XJ6 or XJ12?
Beginning in the 1970s, frustrated owners started fitting Chevrolet V-8s into the worst XJ6 sedans, although they are a poor substitute. The wiring harness must be modified, sending units swapped to make gauges work, and legal smog gear fitted in California. Plus V-8s vibrate worse than straight-sixes, and nobody trusts a mongrel.
How old was Donnie Taylor when he bought a Jaguar XJ6?
Donnie Taylor drove to Miami and brought back a 1978 Jaguar XJ6L. The car was white, with a red leather interior. This was 1982, I was about thirteen years old.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
Models covered Jaguar XJ6 models with 3.2 litre (3239 cc), 3.6 litre (3590 cc) & 4.0 litre (3980 cc) six-cylinder in-line dohc petrol engines and automatic transmission
How often should you change the fluid in a Jaguar?
If you’re a quart low your transmission will probably tell you about it by giving sluggish shifts and delayed initial engagement. The major consideration in transmission maintenance is changing the fluid. At minimum the fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles but many Jaguar owners prefer to cut that interval in half.
Why is my XF Jaguar 3.0L not shifting?
Click to expand… I own a 2010 xf jaguar 3.0l automatic recently the gearshift could not come out and I phoned the dealership and they advised to replace the whole module which I did. Then after the module the car started taking too long intermetantely to shift.
What was the transmission fault on a 1998 Jaguar XK8?
Jaguar XK8: 1998 Jaguar XK8 Transmission Fault. Code came… Transmission started to go in first, made a clunk, then threw a CEL and Transmission Fault light. OBD codes came up P1722 Stall Speed … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… 97 Jaguar XK8. When stopped at a stoplight (slightly upgrade 39;97 Jaguar XK8.
What causes a transmission fault in a Jaguar?
It’s also possible you have a leak so the compressor is unable to maintain the ride height as the compressor has a on/off duty cycle to stop it burning itself out. Sadly the compressor failure is the more common fault.
Click to expand… I own a 2010 xf jaguar 3.0l automatic recently the gearshift could not come out and I phoned the dealership and they advised to replace the whole module which I did. Then after the module the car started taking too long intermetantely to shift.
Why does my Jaguar have a restricted performance error?
What is the Jaguar Restricted Performance error? With the Restricted Performance error message, the car is indicating that the engine management system has gone into a “limp” mode to protect certain systems and components. This changes depending on the system or components being protected.
MY 98 xj8 does not shift into 4 or 5th ( higher than 3rd). In drive, it runs through 1St 2 nd and 3rd, then at 2200 rps it disengages and the trans fault lights up. If I start on the other side of the j gate in 3rd its stays engaged. 4th is the same as drive.
I have a 2004 XJ8. When shifting from Drive to Park (brake pedal depressed), the shifter moved into park but the transmission went to reverse. The shift lever will not move out of park, but the car would drive backwards with the break released. Shut the car off, now it won’t start.
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Why does my XJ6 X350 drop out of Top Gear?
The boxes do leak (a common fault, easy to fix) as this might explain why its dropping out of top gear ( hence revs rising) mine did this at 70k miles and was fixed with a new gearbox pan and cleaned up connector. 300 quid from memory and its worth doing anyway since you change the gearbox oil at the same time.
Which is the correct Trans fluid for an XJ6?
If you have an XJ6 your owner’s manual and the shop manual specify “Type G” trans fluid. That’s where the problem begins; “Type G” is a European designation and may be obsolete by now even in Europe. The correct fluid to use is “Type F” or “Type FA”.
Why does my Chevy transmission not go into 3rd gear?
Chevy transmission won’t shift, stuck in 1st gear or limp mode – Speedometer may also display zero at all times. It could be internal transmission failure, low transmission fluid, or faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS sensor). Chevy transmission won’t go into 3rd or 4th gear – This is a good indication that 3 or 4 gear clutches are worn.
What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The rear suspension is an independent type suspension which also have coil spring/shock absorber assemblies and a lower control arm. The rear driveshaft acts as the upper control arm. Power-assisted Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) with four-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment on all Jaguar XJ6 models covered in this manual.
When to change transmission fluid on a Jaguar?
If you ring ZF, even they will say that the fluid should be changed by 70,000 miles. As most people know, “sealed for life” just means that the fluid is designed to last for 60,000 miles so that Jaguar could reduce the calculated cost of ownership for 60,000 miles by not needing a gearbox fluid change.