The service and repair manual for the 1988 Jaguar XJ6 — the 3.6L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jaguar published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L I6 — 219 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Sovereign Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 14 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 XJ6 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- General Information 1,357
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 67
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 66
- Electrical 54
- Suspension 73
- Engine Mechanical 119
- Transmission 266
- Engine Performance 403
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 XJ6
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights · 87V105000Possible loss of stop lamps and failure of cruisecontrol to disengage in the normal manner may resu.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 88V018000This may allow the cars front suspension to settle ontothe bump stop on one side.
Owners have filed 14 complaints and Jaguar has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1988 XJ6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 XJ6 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 XJ6?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 3.6L I6 across the Sovereign Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jaguar published for this year.
What 1988 XJ6 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 XJ6, covering exterior lighting, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jaguar dealers.
Does it include 1988 XJ6 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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