How do you get the ignition off a Jaguar XJ6?
Removal of the ignition barrel to free up the igntion switch is done by putting the key in and turning it to position ‘I’, and then pushing in the little detent pin on top of the outer barrel with a bent pointed tool. The lock barrel can then be pulled out, exposing the laterally moving part of the ignition switch.
Why does my Jaguar XJ6 not start when in Park?
Gently bend the microswitch operating arm so the gearlever closes the microswitch when in park (see picture). also check that the Tachometer needle moves when cranking, if not then could be the Crankshaft Sensor. Stuck out on front of the engine, this tends to fail with age but can give a no-spark condition at any time.
How can I tell if my Jaguar XJ6 is immobilised?
To find out if a car is immobilised, perform this check. Turn ignition on but do not crank the engine. Observe the orange ‘check engine’ light in the bottom left corner of the instrument pod. If that light goes out, the car is immobilsed, at least by the starter not cranking the engine if you try to start it.
Where is the Check Engine light on a Jaguar XJ6?
Observe the orange ‘check engine’ light in the bottom left corner of the instrument pod. If that light goes out, the car is immobilsed, at least by the starter not cranking the engine if you try to start it. The fact that other systems like wipers, lights, windows etc. will still work can confuse the issue.
How does the Intelligent Stop Start system work on a Jaguar?
If the ECO stop/start button is pressed while an automatic engine stop is in progress, the engine will restart. The Intelligent stop/start system will automatically reactivate the next time the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
What to do when your Jaguar says restricted performance?
First and foremost, always use an OBD scanner to run diagnostics when you get the Restricted Performance message. If you’re a “do-it-yourselfer” but don’t own a scanner, you can go to any local auto parts supply store and use theirs. If you prefer to take the car into a Jaguar specialized mechanic, they have a diagnostic scanner.
What happens when you hit the Eco Stop button on a Jaguar?
To confirm that the system has been switched off, the button LED will extinguish, and the message ECO Stop/Start Off is momentarily displayed in the Message centre. If the ECO stop/start button is pressed while there is a fault with the system, the message ECO stop/start fault is momentarily displayed in the Message centre.
Why is my Jaguar XJ6 Series III not starting?
In an early incidence, trying to ascertain my no-start problem, I found the Temperature Sensor on the top of the water manifold to have a defective connection. While the car was running, I fiddled with various wire connections to see if a bad electrical connection elsewhere was the culprit.
What to do when your Jaguar says no start?
If it’s bad enough to create a “no start” you’ll see obvious burning and/or disintegration of the contact. 3) If you don’t have spark at the coil wire-to-distributor cap, then check for power getting to the ignition coil. Power here comes directly from the ignition switch via a white wire.
What happens when you turn off the ignition on a Jaguar?
When activated, it de-energizes the ignition relays in the engine compartment, driver’s side fascia and trunk fuse boxes. It also removes ground inputs from the BPM and windshield wiper stalk switch. This stops the engine and fuel pump, unlocks any locked door, and de-energizes unnecessary electrical systems.
Why does my Jaguar XJ6 engine not start?
For a period of approximately a month, the engine became harder and harder to start, until one day, it wouldnt start at all. The engine would crank and eventually start at time though.
To find out if a car is immobilised, perform this check. Turn ignition on but do not crank the engine. Observe the orange ‘check engine’ light in the bottom left corner of the instrument pod. If that light goes out, the car is immobilsed, at least by the starter not cranking the engine if you try to start it.
Observe the orange ‘check engine’ light in the bottom left corner of the instrument pod. If that light goes out, the car is immobilsed, at least by the starter not cranking the engine if you try to start it. The fact that other systems like wipers, lights, windows etc. will still work can confuse the issue.