Gearbox problem frustrating.
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Gearbox problem frustrating.
Hi I'm new to the forum and would appreciate some help.i purchased a 1991 xjr 4.0.always wanted one.i seem to have a problem that the car won't start unless i move the gearstick down between park and reverse.the lights on the indicator will light up p when I'm in r or d when I'm in n.the starter will engage and keep running when I'm moving the lever through the shifts.its like it's confused.i cleaned as many earths around the body that I could find.any help would be greatly appreciated.thanks.
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Hi John, Welcome
It sounds like your shifter just need an adjustment. This would be done on the transmission end of the cable on this car. The switch is behind a tin cover on the left front corner of the trans. There is a write up on the procedure in the Haynes manual. I had thought it had been loaded into the stickies section but now I dont see it. Maybe someone can help Me out here.
Good luck and dont forget to post an intro in the new member section.
It sounds like your shifter just need an adjustment. This would be done on the transmission end of the cable on this car. The switch is behind a tin cover on the left front corner of the trans. There is a write up on the procedure in the Haynes manual. I had thought it had been loaded into the stickies section but now I dont see it. Maybe someone can help Me out here.
Good luck and dont forget to post an intro in the new member section.
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Hi John,
Welcome to the Jaguar Forums! It's great to have you with us!
If you will search the XJ40 forum for the keywords Park Neutral Switch you will probably find a lot of information on your symptoms. Use the Advanced Search function in the drop-down menu under the Search button above, or just use Google to search this forum.
The Haynes manual Jerry refers to is available from this forum in a mostly-complete U.K. Edition. Here's the link:
Haynes Jaguar XJ40 Repair Manual
Please do visit the New Member Area - Intro a MUST and post a required introduction so we can learn something about you and your Jaguar and give you a proper welcome.
Cheers,
Don
Welcome to the Jaguar Forums! It's great to have you with us!
If you will search the XJ40 forum for the keywords Park Neutral Switch you will probably find a lot of information on your symptoms. Use the Advanced Search function in the drop-down menu under the Search button above, or just use Google to search this forum.
The Haynes manual Jerry refers to is available from this forum in a mostly-complete U.K. Edition. Here's the link:
Haynes Jaguar XJ40 Repair Manual
Please do visit the New Member Area - Intro a MUST and post a required introduction so we can learn something about you and your Jaguar and give you a proper welcome.
Cheers,
Don
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