1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Discussions

Jaguar XJ-Series Electrical Glitches

• 1996 XJ6 won't start, bad ign sw, relay or module ???

  Written by: goodkitty on Aug 7, 2009 9:33:35 AM

  I have a 1996 XJ6, 4.0 116k miles. I tried starting it and heard a click but nothing happened at the switch. Checked the battery and found it to be low at 9.3V so I added another battery but every thing acted like it was in a low voltage mode at the panel. Installed a new battery but still no response. Guages etc. now bright but no dome, trunk or head ... Read More

Jaguar XJ Series Engine questions and issues

• help with oil switch problem?

  Written by: actionjack on Mar 17, 2008 8:57:22 PM

  i have a 1996 jaguar xj6. the problem is the oil switch gauge keep going down to empty. i have to punch the gas pedel to make it move back to the full area reading. what causes this. and what must i do to fix it? any help would be appreicated.

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• Re: 1996 XJ6 - Stereo Problems (Again!) [nvbanker]

  Written by: melahn on Aug 26, 2006 3:35:00 PM

  I have ben to Best Buy, and searched the internet (Crutchfield, etc.). No one seems to make a mounting kit or bracket. Does Jaguar sell stereos and/or mounting kits that I can buy and have installed? I would rather have a nicer, factory system (Harmon-Kardon, maybe?) But it is looking like I don't have very many choices available to me.

New Aluminum Jaguars (XKR) - What do you think?

• New aluminum 2007 Jaguar XK

  Written by: xkss on Aug 30, 2005 4:38:36 PM

  Autoweek.com said on August 26th that the 2007 XK weighs 3,671 pounds and will have 300 hp. Jaguar's V-8 first came out in 1996 on the 1997 XK8. It goes on sale next spring and has a 31% increase in bodyshell stiffness over the previous generation steel-bodied XK. It uses the new XJ's aluminum chassis. It has a more blunt front bumper in order to comply with new European pedestrian safety ... Read More

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• XJ6 Conversation

  Written by: christchurch on May 24, 2005 9:00:55 PM

  Just a note to those who still own the last years of the great XJ6's [1996-1997] which are refined and the best of the XJ6's. I just thought it would be nice to hear if anyone has some notes to share ? I am amazed at the mileage some have racked up with great reliability and, as always, with so much enjoyment. I still look forward to driving Jaguar automobiles after ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 or 1997 Jaguar XJ6? [masteryoda2]

  Written by: christchurch on Jun 7, 2005 9:10:39 PM

  Let me "throw in some thoughts". I firmly believe, based on experience, that the late model XJ's >1996-1997- are the very best of the series. They represent the end point in the perfection of the in line 6 which is one of the best, if not the best, engines that Jaguar has built....a true workhorse, long lasting and very reliable. On the other hand, the "first editions (1998-99 maybe 2000)" of ... Read More

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• michael_mattox

  Written by: merc1 on Aug 1, 2004 10:15:27 PM

  This is amazing. (Last Post) "In your previous post the chart showed 700+ units and you said that was US sales???? I accept 1700+ for the SL500....Allante sold 6700 in 93." No chart or link I ever posted said anything like that. Period. It said (they MBUSA.COM) said 1721 sales for 1993. End of story. You said 700 or 800 in your confused state. The link didn't change from one posting ... Read More

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• is this a good buy

  Written by: rik4 on Feb 6, 2004 6:32:14 PM

  I found a 1996 jaguar with only 3,594 miles (yes that is correct). white one for 16,000. It is and XJ6. Is that a good price for it and is that a reliable year and engine. thanks

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• Aluminum a mistake in mass-produced cars?

  Written by: johncalifornia on Feb 28, 2004 11:48:47 AM

  In response to Pat's request for discussion of other marques, I pose this question: Is Jaguar making a big mistake building their new XJ series in aluminum? I think so, because: 1) The XJ is already the lightest model in its class, so losing weight need not be the updated model's first priority. 2) Aluminum vastly increases the costs of manufacture and repair. Even though Ford are setting up additional aluminum ... Read More

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• 1996 Jaguar XJ, Should I?

  Written by: 66bird on Dec 8, 2003 10:12:37 AM

  To all owners past and present, I am seriously thinking about a 1996 sedan, with 80,000 miles. I am used to driving 1960's Fords and Lincolns. Will a Jaguar cause me to lose my mind and my retirement savings? I realize that maintenance will be high but are there idiosyncrasies in this car that are way out of the expected? As an example of what I mean; I was interested in ... Read More

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• 1487

  Written by: merc1 on Nov 4, 2002 10:29:22 PM

  You've somehow let the others confuse you. Where did I use "ownership experience" in any of MY posts? Though since you bring up the concept, why don't you take a look at the SL500 board and see what the owners have to say. Are you saying that every SL has to go back to the dealer and that all MB dealers are arrogant? If that is the case all of Cadillac's ... Read More

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• Audra Thomas, re: Bill's "retirement"

  Written by: athomas3 on Aug 15, 2002 9:33:19 AM

  As a daily reader of Town Hall/XJ Sedan, I wish to let you all know that I have found the information and opinions posted on this website to be of immense interest. I plan to purchase my very first Jaguar with-in the coming year. I have archived so many of the entries appearing on this forum in a separate filefolder, entitled"Jaguar". The wealth of information, opinions and feedback have allowed me ... Read More

• 1996 Jaguar : XJ6 Vanden Plas - good buy?

  Written by: funkley on Dec 1, 2001 7:28:03 PM

  Im looking at a 96 Jag on ebay - with no reserve it might be a good buy, Item # is 598443822. Although I wanted to hold out for traction control and heated seats :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598443822

• rapro

  Written by: im_brentwood on Sep 19, 2001 10:32:56 PM

  Well.. The XJR is an excellent car! As far as reliability goes, if you buy a 1995, you really want to try and stay with a 5-95 or later production car. I.E. Go for a 1996. As far as warranties go.. the problem with Jaguars is that the still have lousy ratings in the actuarial tables that these warranties are based on (Irrespective that an XJ8 is a more reliable car ... Read More

• Maintenance/repair cost on a XJ8

  Written by: hossop on Sep 4, 2001 8:02:09 PM

  I've always been intrigued by all Jaguar automobiles and will someday own one. However, I've heard that maintaining a XJ8 or any Jaguar car is very expensive. Can someone give me some insight on what you have paid in repairs or regular maintenance. Also, my friend has a 1996 325 BMW and complains about the cost of maintenance. Is a XJ8 more expensive to maintain than a BMW?

• 1996 Jaguar XJ6 repair manual

  Written by: kevinmac1 on Aug 29, 2001 6:33:14 PM

  I would appreciate any information on service manuals for basic repairs and maintenance for the 1996 XJ6. The usual companies, like Haynes, don't seem to make them.

• Jaguar Recalls: '94-'96 XJ12 ; '95 to '96 XJS; '95-'97 AJ16 4.0L

  Written by: 97vdpguy on Aug 21, 2001 2:44:35 PM

  In the news today: BY DAN HART BLOOMBERG NEWS WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co.'s Jaguar unit is recalling about 3,550 of its 1994 to 1996 XJ12 and XJS sedans because faulty emission-control parts may cause the cars to exceed U.S. air-pollution standards, a government agency said. About 550 XJ12s from 1995 and 1996 have a problem with the air-pump check valve, while about 3,000 XJ12 and XJS cars from 1994 and ... Read More

• Purchase decision question to "brentwoodvolvo Bill" and others

  Written by: christchurch on Aug 4, 2001 9:24:44 PM

  Bill and others: A friend is considering the purchase of either a 1996 Mercedes Benz S 320 or a 1996 Jaguar XJ6. What would you consider the strengths of both? What price should he pay from a dealer for either comparably equipped? Advice /suggestions? Thanks, Christchurch

• New in "Town Hall"

  Written by: mvera on Jul 12, 2001 11:01:09 AM

  I am about to make the big step and purchase a 1995, XJ6, BRG. 74K miles for $15K. Although this is the car I have wanted in a long time, the only thing more I would want would be the convertable. But being from Minnesota the smartest move is the sun roof instead. I also drove the VDP, 1996, supercharged, but felt it was way too fast for me. I had ... Read More

• A very educational topic, I must say

  Written by: marsha7 on Jun 30, 2001 8:13:49 AM

  Well, I must say that my impressions of Jaguar have certainly been radically altered in the last year, after being a member of Town Hall...Altho I have been associated with the auto industry for almost 30 years, I did not realize that Fords purchase of Jaguar has been so successful in raising standards of quality and reliability...My knowledge of Jag was a division of British Leyland, which meant that your car ... Read More

• vusic

  Written by: im_brentwood on Jun 20, 2001 12:32:57 AM

  That's the problem with used cars. They keep depreciating. I got burned BADLY by the Firestone thing last year or so. Right when the news hit I had just picked up 4 Expeditions at the sale... OUCH. Lost something like $9K just dumping them. Ya know. This business never ceases to amaze me. I've been doing this since 1996, for 5 years. And ya know.. I'm usually the youngest guy at ... Read More

• Turning off headlights on Canadian version of 1996 XJ6

  Written by: kevinmac1 on May 27, 2001 9:54:18 AM

  I just bought a 1996 Jaguar XJ6 that was originally registered in Canada. The headlights come on automatically when the car is running. From reading the owner's manual, this is normal--presumably a safety feature. Does anyone know if there there is any way to prevent the lights from oing on automatically or to turn them off once they are on? Kevin M.

• brentwoodvolvo

  Written by: christchurch on Apr 26, 2001 9:54:24 PM

  I must say that a $1,500 Jag might be pushing it a bit. I was thinking more along the line of 1996 to date models. They represent the newer engineering and considerable reliability. Of course, this is not to say that I wouldn't want a MK series if I could find a good one. I guess the advice is still the same: buy as new as you can and secure the ... Read More

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• no title

  Written by: shehzad on Feb 22, 2001 6:25:05 AM

  I have a 1999 XJ8, and to be honest, I would disagree with the gentleman recommending the 6 cylinder over the 8 cylinder engine. First of all, b/c of the interior-I found the 6 cylinder interior to be kind of busy and difficult to follow, especially while driving, whereas the redesign in 1998 made the dash considerably more streamlined. Also, the recommended maintainence interval on the 8's is every 10,000 miles, ... Read More

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• re: Jag

  Written by: arcoates on Feb 21, 2001 6:51:40 PM

  In case you didn't see my post in the high end luxury catagory, or missed it because ljflx has decided to prove me wrong, here is what I said: Personally, I would opt for the XJ6. There wasn't a huge improvement switching from the I6 to the V8. To compare, the I6 had 245 bhp, and 289 ft.lb. of torque. The V8 has 290 bhp, and 290 ft.lb. of torque. So, ... Read More

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• re: Jag

  Written by: arcoates on Feb 21, 2001 12:11:15 PM

  Personally, I would opt for the XJ6. There wasn't a huge improvement switching from the I6 to the V8. To compare, the I6 had 245 bhp, and 289 ft.lb. of torque. The V8 has 290 bhp, and 290 ft.lb. of torque. So, in day to day driving, where torque is more important, they are equal. The body styles are nearly identical, the XJ6's will be cheaper, interiors almost the same (I ... Read More