1989 Jaguar XJ40 — Repair Solution

4.0L AJ6 6cyl 24v DOHC EFI Petrol Auto · Taking Off In Higher Gear - Auto · Transmission & Clutch

Jaguar XJ40 Taking Off In Higher Gear - Auto Transmission & Clutch Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Jaguar
Model: XJ40
Year: 1989
Engine: 4.0L AJ6 6cyl 24v DOHC EFI Petrol Auto
Area: Transmission & Clutch
Category: Taking Off In Higher Gear - Auto

Customer Complaint

Transmission fault light on dash intermittently.

Problem Summary

On occasions it will go into limp mode and then will not even pull up a hill.

May come good by turning vehicle off and back on.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeJAGXJ8930272
Vehicle1989 Jaguar XJ40
Engine4.0L AJ6 6cyl 24v DOHC EFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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