The service and repair manual for the 1982 Jaguar XJS — 5.3L V12 and 5.3L V12 engines, 1 trim. 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 | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.3L V12 — 326 cu in 5.3L V12 — 326 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 1 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 XJS manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 14
- Engine Performance 260
- Accessories & Equipment 23
- General Information 1,376
- Brakes 28
- Maintenance 29
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Steering 112
- Electrical 112
- Suspension 52
- Engine Mechanical 133
- Transmission 15
- In. (mm) In. (mm) 5,343
- No. (mm) (mm) 5,343
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 XJS
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 81V134000Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 83V135000Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections. deterioration at these two connections has been traced to a combination of misalignment of the two rail halves and the effect of tempera.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 82V022000Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. this switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 85V087000Possible fuel leakage from the engine fuel injection system, particularly in the area of the hose/clip fittings.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Jaguar has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1982 XJS. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 XJS manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 XJS?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.3L V12 and 5.3L V12 across the Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jaguar published for this year.
What 1982 XJS problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 XJS, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 1982 XJS wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 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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