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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 03:27 PM
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I don't know if this is the proper place to ask a question, but I have a 1994 XJS convertible 2+2 with the 4L engine. It starts just fine first time in the AM but once it has run for several minutes and is shut off, it is difficult to restart. It can three to four attempts before it restarts. I have changed out the water temp sensor that is mounted on the thermostat housing and checked its wiring to no avail. Any help will be most appreciated.
 

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Old Feb 14, 2018 | 02:11 AM
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Welcome to the forum Fr. Rick,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to XJS forum. This is the place to post technical questions about your model.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

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Old Feb 14, 2018 | 12:16 PM
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Will it start with the MAF unplugged? (that should force it to be in closed loop)
 
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Old Feb 15, 2018 | 11:30 AM
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Please excuse my lack of real knowledge and understanding about what you have suggested, but what is the MAF and what does closed loop mean?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2018 | 11:40 AM
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If its just several minutes, I doubt its a vapor issue, but easy to pull the gas cap to double check, right?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:47 AM
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...diagram-45150/

MAF = Mass Air Flow sensor

https://www.hotrodhandbooks.com.au/e...Line-03-2.html

Should give you the general taste of what is open/closed loop.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 08:09 AM
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...trol-valve.pdf
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 11:34 AM
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Vee, is this info also pertinent to an AJ6 engine in my 1994 XJS 2+2? Thank you for your continuing help. I am seeing my mechanic on Monday next and will give him this info.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 12:24 PM
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I’m not sure you have the charcoal canister.... it probably doesn’t apply to an AJ6, sorry about that.
 
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