I have an ‘88 XJ-S; surprise, the driver’s outer handle broke. Found a pair at a reasonable price in the UK, and found the flapper to be the rounded style on the left one, but with the correct orientation of the lock cylinder (my car had the square type originally). The right hand is the same as on the car. I guess that I should have inquired as to whether they were off the same vehicle.
Does anyone know the model years for the rounded, horizontal lock cylinder, the rounded vertical lock cylinder, and the square flapper handles?
There also may be a variation on the lock cylinder bell crank to accommodate the power lock solenoid.
Inquiring minds want to know…..

 

RGK20m3,

If you look on the Jaguar Parts website, you'll find the changepoints for the door handles / locks. Changes are always by defined VIN rather than year.

Cheers

Paul

 

I have the parts and ROM on CD, I couldn’t determine what is what and the VIN cuts. Only 2part numbers shown. I will have to look harder.

 

If you use the Jaguar parts website, I think you'll find it easier than using an old CD-ROM of parts, which presumably is only for one of the era of XJSs - pre-HE, HE or Facelift?

Paul

 

Just looked and same as HE parts listing that I have on CD; one part up to 148781 (1989 MY). Mine is 146363- but there are apparently 3 variants (or more) as mine has square type. Where does the rounded flapper fit in (according to photos online prior to ‘87). And when did the lock cylinder orientation change? Clear as mud….