can somebody please advise me as to which distributor my xj6 has. the car is a 1985 xj6 3.4 6 cylinder auto.
now i realise that this car should by all accounts have an electronic ignition system from new.......but it does not.
i am attempting to purchase an electronic ignition kit for it to solve intermittent starting/ running issues and i need to know has it a 22D6 or 25D6 distributor to order the kit.
any ideas out there folks. i am really in need of help here.
cheers jj.

 

According to my info (Jaguar manual AKM9005 ed. 5) you should have a Lucas 45D6 distributor...which is a "points type" unit.

The Lucas CEI ("Constant Energy Ignition") was used on the 4.2 and would be the 45DM6 distributor.

Not sure if this info helps or worsens your situation

Cheers
DD

 

thanks thats a start anyway. im told that my car should not have a "points system" as it was discontinued for series 3 in europe but unfortunately it does. im basically trying to replace this system with a more reliable points free one for more reliability.

 

One alternative is to get a complete Lucas/Jaguar CEI system from a 4.2, which is a perfectly good system.

You'll need a used distributor and amplifier from a donor car....which should be easy to find and not expensive. A new coil (I recommend the Lucas DLB170 for the 4.2) would be a very smart idea as would be replacing the control module inside the amplifier (AC Delco D1906).

Crane and Petronix (sp?) are known good aftermarket choices.

Cheers
DD

 

I disassembled a parts car a few months ago and may have all of these items if you are interested in them. I bought the car to get the fuel tanks (Renu'd), fuel pump, tires/rims (for winter driving), and a few odds and ends. I am pretty sure I kept most ever electronic item I could get off the car. Just FYI.

 

thanks for the help and info guys i have just ordered the kit for the 45D6.......ill keep you posted on the result, hopefully an improvement!