The service and repair manual for the 1989 Jaguar XJS — the 5.3L V12 engine, 3 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.3L V12 — 326 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Collection Rouge Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 17 complaints · 13 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 XJS manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 30
- General Information 1,391
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 138
- Brakes 183
- Maintenance 49
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 71
- Electrical 55
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 101
- Transmission 190
- Engine Performance 271
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 XJS
- Seat Belts · 93V179000If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injur.
Owners have filed 17 complaints and Jaguar has issued 13 technical service bulletins for the 1989 XJS. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 XJS manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 XJS?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 5.3L V12 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Collection Rouge Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jaguar published for this year.
What 1989 XJS problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 XJS, covering seat belts. 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 1989 XJS wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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