I have a 1988 Xj6 Vanden Plas, transmission stopped working with no warning at all,acts like it is not in gear. Transmission fluid checked, is there anything else I can check, or just need a new trans, once it cools off will work 115K
Thank you
Bunchy

 

Welcome to the forum, Bunchy, and sorry to hear about your problems. Being an '88, I'm assuming that you have an XJ40, so you will want to post your technical questions in that forum. I've already got a few ideas circling... Just to prime the pump, I'd be curious to know what letter is illumined on the "j-gate" when you put the car into gear, and whether your car feels like it is in neutral or whether it is locked into a singular gear and unable to shift (what we call "limp mode" around here.)
Anyhow, welcome again, and we'll look forward to seeing you over in the XJ40 section!

Scott

 

Welcome to the forum bunchy,

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I hope the transmission is a straightforward fix.

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Graham

 

Scott, thanks for your help, I just checked the lights you mentioned, all show as it should
ie N R D
Thanks again any suggestions appreciated

 

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How do I determine if my 1988 Xj6 VP is a series 1 11 111 or series X40 ?????

Thanks bunchy

 

bunchy,

A 1988 would only be either a Series III or an XJ40. Easier to explain with pics.

The Series III has rounded wings and round headlights:



The XJ40 has squared off wings:



The XJ40 usually has twin round headlights but can have single square headlights. I think the UK VDP spec always had the square headlights.

Graham