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Check Engine Light on and I have Questions

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Old 02-05-2009 | 09:35 AM
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So this morning on the way to work she started a bit rough but quickly smoothed out to her normal quiet purrr.. About half way to work the exclamation point came on with a check engine message. Fluid levels are good and the Jag is purring smoothly with no apparent issues.

If I do the VCM check will this alert me to any codes that may have been set? Also do I have the procedure straight with Key on engine off wait 10 seconds then press and hold the VCM button to pull them?

Any thoughts, advice or corrections greatly appreciated.

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Old 02-05-2009 | 11:23 AM
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update:

Did the above and got a check engine 3 on the display? Anyone have a list or know where one is so I can see what it is?

Also I decided to fire up the car and she started normally and settled in to a nice idle with no check engine light showing up?
 
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Old 02-05-2009 | 11:29 AM
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Isn't 3 a coolant temp sensor code, and aren't they listed in your handbook under "Specifications"?
 
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Old 02-05-2009 | 11:31 AM
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No handbook came with her tried to buy one off of a member that had one up for grabs and never heard back....

While you were typing I was searching and of course you are correct JagtechOhio it's a coolant temp sensor code.

Calling my car parts place as we speak lol


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Outstanding I love my local foreign car parts place they have it in stock for 30 bucks
 

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Old 02-05-2009 | 11:40 AM
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I have a set of owner's literature for a 1989 XJ6. PM me if you are interested,
 
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