The service and repair manual for the 1985 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 | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.3L V12 — 326 cu in 5.3L V12 — 326 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 7 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 XJS manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 27
- General Information 1,367
- Accessories & Equipment 16
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 73
- Brakes 42
- Maintenance 49
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Steering 69
- Electrical 55
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 117
- Transmission 112
- Engine Performance 249
- Brake Line Flare Nuts 12
- Front 55
- Wheel Lug Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 XJS
- 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 7 complaints and Jaguar has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1985 XJS. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 XJS manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 XJS?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 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 1985 XJS problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1985 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 1985 XJS wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 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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