Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Jaguar XJ6

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1996 Jaguar XJ6. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jaguar XJ6


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Jaguar XJ6

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission (limp home mode). Coming to a stop exiting the ramp the car shuts off, and when started again the transmission light is on, and limp home mode. This was taken in for service and the technician said no codes where presented in the computer to indicate a problem therfore they reset it   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Rear end (differential) problem. When driving at about 40 miles an hour you can hear a roaring noise from the rear end (sounds like a truck instead of a luxury vehicle). This supposedly was fixed by prior service, however the problem still exist and service technician admittedly hear the same noise   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Purchased a vehicle at auction it was running fine however I noticed at times when driving it randomly shuts down weather in the middle of the highway while driving on the streets turning corners etc. Blocking traffic and putting my life in danger and others in the car.   Read details...



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