Hello all,

Been using this site a lot since I bought my first jag about 5 months ago. I own a black (dark green in some lights) 1997 x300 series (XJ6). I really love the style of this series, much more than newer cats out there (just my humble opinion :P) I feel there are some interior design flaws though, most annoying by far is the damn cup holder! (which I found an almost free way to fix, I'll share in a thread)

To be honest I hadn't planned on owning a Jag anytime soon, but when the driver of a red Dodge Ram pulled out in front of me on a 50 mph road, I effectively totaled my little '94 Geo Prizm by T-boning into the big truck's front end. Twas a good lil' ol' car, but from the ashes arose a near mint black '97 Jaguar XJ6 for $3500 with 77,000 miles. The cat had only 1 owner, a booklet of routine maintenance receipts, all owner's manuals, 2 keys with 2 fobs, the valet key, and even the Jag umbrella in the boot. Mostly everything seemed to work, from the 6-Disc changer to the heated seats... SOLD!

I was and I am still very impressed with my purchase, but needless to say problems always arise and they keep creeping up, one little thing after another.
I will try my best to share everything I have learned about x300 series Jags thus far in the hopes to learn a little something from everyone else!

You can expect posts regarding my new stereo and speaker install. I have had a successful experience with ski slope removal and interior door trim removal as a result. Successfully re-assembled with after-market components too! Feel free to ask me anything in regards to this process.

Apart from my stereo installation, I am going to start a thread in regards to what I believe is a 'Transmission Control Module' issue. I'll explain more in the thread, but very rarely and seemingly at random, while in 'Drive', the car fires itself into 'Neutral'. Sometimes I can shift back into 'Drive', but other times I must pull over and shut engine off and re-start, then all is well until it happens again. I may know of a remedy, but if anyone has experience with this I would like to know what you did.

Well, that seems good enough for an intro, as I will be posting more very soon.

Thanks for reading!

TRIZ

 

Welcome to the forum TRIZ,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums. Sounds like you ticked all the boxes with that purchase. Not often you can get out of an accident that far ahead!

I know you've already found your way to the X300 tech forum so no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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You can also visit the US North East Region forum by following this link North East US - ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ NY PA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family - sounds like a great find. There is plenty of info and support here just follow the links provided - enjoy

 

Thanks for posting your story. Enjoy the forums!

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Triz,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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Welcome, what an intro , I like that

 

Thanks everyone, I'm happy to apart of this forum...very much appreciated!

 

Nice to see another newcomer with almost the same car as myself. The differences between a U.S. spec XJ6 and a U.K. spec Sovereign are pretty minor, I understand. We've both got the wonderful AJ-16 engine, 4.0 litres, which I still believe is one the the best engines of all time.
I guess I'll see you in the X300 forum !

 

Hello Triz,

Already been in contact in the X300 section... welcome to JF as a real participant. Don't forget to put some pictures of your car in your "garage" when you can! TTYL.

 

Welcome!