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Posted on Mar 21, 2009

My 1988 jaguar just died, i think it isnt getting a spark to the distributer cap. please help

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Check the crankshaft position sensor. it's a common problem with these guys. I just had the same problem and that's what fixed my XJ6

  • Anonymous May 19, 2009

    here's a link to an in depth troubleshooting procedure if in fact its not the cp sensor
    http://www.jag-lovers.org/newbies/series...

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