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1

Index

2

Manuals & Forewords

3

Intro to the XJ40

4

General Advice
4.1   Bodywork
4.2   Electrical
4.3   Drivetrain
4.4   Summary

5

Bodywork, etc...
5.2   Front Grille
5.3   Door handles and locks
5.3.1   How To Replace Door Locks
5.3.2   How To Replace Door Handles
5.3.3   Adjusting Door Handles
5.3.4   Repairing Door Handles
5.4   Door Panel Drains
5.5   Replacing Headliner

6

Electrics & Electronics
6.1   Engine Warning (early)
6.2   Check Engine Light ( June 30, 2003 )
6.3   Distributor Position
6.4   Lamp Modules
6.4.1   Overview
6.4.2   Quick Check List
6.4.3   Module Repairs ( December 15, 2001 )
6.5   Installing Front Fog Lamps
6.6   Radios ( December 12, 2001 )
6.6.1   Adding a CD Player, pre wired 1990+ ( December 3, 2001 )
6.6.2   Troubleshooting
6.6.4   Electric Antenna Mast ( all models )
6.6.5   Security Code
6.6.6   Adding an FM CD Changer, 1988-1990 cars ( February 1, 2002 )
6.6.7   XJ40 Speaker Replacement ( July 7, 2002 )
6.7   Lights On Warning Buzzer
6.8   Factory Alarms
6.8.1   Reprogramming Factory K19 Alarm
6.10   Electric Windows
6.11   Instrument Panel Electronics ( October 20, 2001 )
6.11.1   Instrument Panel Removal ( October 20, 2001 )
6.11.2    Instrument Panel Electronic Pack ( October 20, 2001 )
6.11.3   Gauge / Warning Light Pack ( October 20, 2001 )
6.12   VCM Display
6.13   Trip Computer (early models) ( December 4, 2001 )
6.14   Light ECU troubleshooting ( December 10, 2001 )
6.15   Interior Light door switch ( December 21, 2001 )
6.16   Fuel Filler Door Release ( December 25, 2001 )
6.17   Seat Heaters ( February 6, 2003 )

7

Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
7.1   Hydraulic System
7.1.1   Brake Accumulator Replacement
7.1.2   Accumulator Non Return Valve
7.1.3   Self-Leveling Suspension
7.2   Brake Switches
7.3   Pulsing
7.4   ABS Warning System
7.4.1   Overview - 1987 thru 1989 models
7.4.2   Overview - 1990 thru 1994 models ( January 16, 2001 )
7.5   Cleaning Out Anti-lock Braking System
7.6   Bleeding The Brakes
7.7   Adjusting Brake Switch
7.8   Brake Pad Sensing
7.9   Brake Booster conversion using XJ6 booster ( June 20, 2005 )
7.15   Steering
7.15.1   Steering Racks
7.15.2   Power Steering Leaks
7.20   Front Suspension Replacement
7.21   Wheel Bearings ( December 15, 2001 )
7.21.1   Wheel Bearing Packing ( December 15, 2001 )
7.21.2   Wheel Bearing Adjustement
7.22    A-Frame Bushes
7.29   Sports Pack
7.30   Wheels and Tires
7.30.1   Wheel sizes ( December 3, 2001 )
7.30.2   Wire Wheels ( December 3, 2001 )
7.30.3   Tire speed rating ( December 3, 2001 )

8

Drivetrain
8.1   Transmission Warning Note
8.2   Transmission Mount
8.3   Transmission Warning Light Troubleshooting
8.14   Speedometer
8.15   Differential
8.15.1   Changing Bearings without removing Diff.
8.15.2   Changing the Differential Oil
8.15.3   Replacing the Differential ( December 5, 2001 )
8.15.4   Rebuilding the Differential ( February 22, 2002 )

9

Air Conditioning
9.1   Air con blowers
9.1.1   Overview
9.1.2   Symptoms of blower failure
9.1.3   Air con Blower testing
9.1.4   Replace relays without removing blower
9.1.5   Remove drivers side blower and repair
9.1.6   Dismantle and repair blower housing ( December 1, 2001 )
9.1.7   Re-assembly
9.1.8   Passenger side blower removal
9.1.9   Preventing problems
9.2   Temperature Sensors
9.3   AC Computer
9.4   AC Panel failure
9.5   Evaporator and drainage
9.6   Electric Fan
9.7   Temperature Sensor
9.8   Center Vents
9.9   Vacuum Schematic Diagram
9.9.1   Diagram nr 1
9.9.2   Diagram nr 2
9.10   Recirculation Flap
9.11   Compressor Seal Replacement
9.12   Tip for extra cooling

10

Engine
10.3   Power Steering Pump Repair / Replacement
10.5   Cleaning the throttle body and setting the idle sp
10.6   Adjusting Idle Speed
10.8   Oil Change Tip
10.9   Head Gasket
10.9.1    Head Gasket failure symptoms
10.9.2   Head Gasket Replacement
10.10   Electric Cooling Fan
10.11   Coolant Low Sensor
10.12   Replacing the Thermostats ( V12 XJ40)
10.13   Waterpump replacement
10.14   Ignition amplifier module
10.15   Crank Sensor
10.20   Spark plugs replacement ( V12 XJ40)

11

Fuel system
11.1   Collapsing Fuel Tank Warning
11.2   Overview of the Fuel Injection System
11.3   Fuel Pump
11.4   Fuel Injectors
11.5   Fuel Non-Return Valve
11.6   Replacing Fuel Lines
11.7   Throttle Position Sensor
11.8   Purge Valve
11.9   Air Flow Meter

12

Fault Codes
12.3   Code 3, Coolant temperature sensor.
12.11   Fuel Fail 11, idle trip signal out of range
12.12   Fuel Fail 12 : Mass Air Flow sensor out of range
12.14   Fuel Fail 14 : coolant temp sensor out of range
12.16   Fuel Fail 16 : intake air temp sensor out of range
12.17   Fuel Fail 17 : TPS out of range low
12.18   Fuel Fail 18 : TPSensor and MAF Sensor
12.19   Fuel Fail 19 : Low Throttle Position Sensor
12.22   Fuel Fail 22 fuel pump control circuit
12.26   Fuel Fail 26 oxy sensor feedback lean
12.39   Fuel Fail 39, EGR temp sensor circuit
12.44   Code 44
12.48   Fuel Fail 48 : Idle Speed Control Valve

13

Accessories and Misc
13..5   Leaky Boots and Damp Carpets
13.1   Windscreen Washers
13.2   Windscreen Wipers Park
13.3   Seat Belts
13.4   Alternator etc. Belts
13.6   General Leather Care and Info.
13.6.1   Routine Maintenance
13.6.2   Recolouring
13.7   Engine bay cleaning
13.10   Using the Shop Manual CD

 

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