What kind of air conditioner does a Jaguar XJ use?
One possibility, and the first to be “approved”, is to modify the system to use R-134a refrigerant. Jaguar offers a retrofit kit; the part number is JLM 11610 for the 1993-94 XJ-S with a Sanden 709 compressor, and JLM 11611 for the 1979-92 cars with the Harrison compressor.
When did the Jaguar XJ40 come out?
The Jaguar XJ (XJ40) is a luxury sedan manufactured by Jaguar Cars between 1986 and 1994. Officially unveiled on 8 October 1986 it was an all-new redesign of the XJ to replace the Series III, although the two model ranges were sold concurrently until the Series III was discontinued in 1992.
Is the door handle on the XJ40 bad?
On the early XJ40s (88-89 Model Year) the door handles are notoriously prone to failure. There is an updated design, but don’t expect miracles unless you own a 90-94. This is one of the most common failure points on these cars.
What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XJ40 have?
The XJ40 used the Jaguar independent rear suspension arrangement, and featured a number of technological enhancements (such as electronic instrument cluster). The 1993 XJ6 earned the title of “Safest Car in Britain” as the result of a government survey. When the XJ40 was discontinued in 1994, it was followed by the X300 platform XJ.
When did the Jaguar XJ40 repair manual come out?
We’ve checked the years that the manuals cover and we have Jaguar XJ40 repair manuals for the following years; 1986 and 2017. Go through the 2 different PDF’s that are displayed below, for example this one. You’ll then be shown the first 10 pages of this specific document, you can then scroll down and click ‘show full PDF’.
What was the original engine of the XJ40?
Initially, only two engines were offered across the XJ40 models: a 2.9 L and a 3.6 L version of the AJ6 inline-six. In 1990 the 3.6L was replaced by a 4.0L model and in 1991 the 2.9L was replaced by a 3.2L model.
What are the features of a Jaguar XJ40?
The Sovereign model came equipped with significantly more features than the base XJ6. Included was air conditioning, headlamp washers, a six-speaker sound system, rear self-levelling suspension (SLS), anti-lock braking system, and inlaid burl walnut wood trim (pre-MY1991). The headlamps fitted were the rectangular single units.
On the early XJ40s (88-89 Model Year) the door handles are notoriously prone to failure. There is an updated design, but don’t expect miracles unless you own a 90-94. This is one of the most common failure points on these cars.