The service and repair manual for the 1990 Jaguar XJS — the 5.3L V12 engine, 4 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 | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.3L V12 — 326 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Classic Collection Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Collection Rouge Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 19 complaints · 17 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 XJS manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 30
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 155
- Brakes 183
- Maintenance 49
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Restraints 22
- Electrical 53
- Steering 71
- Engine Mechanical 109
- Suspension 46
- Engine Performance 291
- Transmission 190
- General Information 1,402
- Caliper Mounting Bolts 27
- Brake Lines-to-Modulator 96
- Modulator Mounting Nuts 84
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 XJS
- Electrical System — ignition · 92V009000Splitting of the injector hoses would cause expulsion offuel in the engine compartment and result in.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 90V035000Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of co.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 90V123000This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicl.
Owners have filed 19 complaints and Jaguar has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the 1990 XJS. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 XJS manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 XJS?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 5.3L V12 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Classic Collection Coupe 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 1990 XJS problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 XJS, covering electrical system, vehicle speed control, 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 1990 XJS wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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