what do you think

 

still no start? have you removed and replaced the ignition cap at some point?

 

here's two better ECU and fuel injection component diagrams that you might want to have blown up poster size at Office Depot: also do some reading at this page:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jaguar-Re...g-XJ6-dies.htm

 

what do you meen by ignition cap?

 

yes new and new roter and plugs and wires

 

the distributor cap, where all the 7 plug and coil wires connect to the distributor.

is yours the type bolted with two screws?

are you 100% sure it is seated correctly? (even though the distributor has been mostly eliminated by now as the cause of the no-start).

 

yes 2 screws ,, im sure it is ,,but ill check again

 

by chance would a ecu from a 88 work.. im thinking not since ser 3 ends in 87 doesnt?

 

Yeah, not related to lack of injector pulse.

Upstream, at the primary side of the system, a faulty module might relate to lack of injector pulse...as the ECU relies on a trigger pulse from the negative side of the coil. But, since we have spark, I think we can safely eliminate the module

Cheers
DD

 

Right. Ser III XJ6 ended in April 1987 as a 1987 model. The V12 versions carried on until 1992 but that's neither here nor there

A 1988 ECU will not work.

Contact David Boger at EverydayXJ. Great source for used Ser III parts.

Cheers
DD

 

I still think something may be either disconnected, or incorrectly re-connected.

 

After all we have investigated is it the ECU..? again there is power to the ecu at brown/slate wire.

 

I refuse to conclude it is the ECU, but I'm not there to use my incredible Trial-n-Error Nician skills.

 

I've about run out of ideas.

I'm ready to say "ECU" or "Injector Resistor pack". Both have low failure history, though, so it pains me a bit to suggest either. Not sure how to DIY bench test the resistor pack and I don't think there is any way at all to DIY test the ECU...except by substitution.

On the bright side neither should be very expensive used so, as guesses go, it won't be too painful.

Cheers
DD

 

im going to see if Frank has and can send the resister pack. theres a few desent ecu's on enbay as well for not alot$$

 

Tudstuen: I have the Injector resistor pack, ECU and diode pac for a 1984 XJ6. AFAIK they are all in good working condition.

 

i emailed you back when is a good time to call

 

will seats from a 96 xj6 bolt up to the 86?

 

I've never tried it, but did you get the engine started?

 

havent got the parts yet was suppose to get them yesterday but the guy couldnt meet me.. hopefully tomorrow..ill post what happens