[{"id": 12878348, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello,\r\nI do believe this has the ZF 4HP24 transmission in it, that may not be electronically controlled, which is a very good trans, and trouble free.\r\nEven if it is controlled by the ECM it still is very good, and also used in BMW's ,and Range Rovers.\r\nThe difference visibly is that there is a plug on the drivers side facing the rear behind the shift control lever.\r\nThe non electronic unit just has a somewhat circular flat spot, and not machined out for the wire socket.\r\nGreat car.\r\nGood fortune with the auction on both sides!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699107929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12879388, "authorName": "bachldrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bachldrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I confess, I have been through all 121 pictures in the gallery and I cannot find the \u201crust bubbles\u201d referred to in the text. That\u2019s good news for me. But while the Carfax claims no damage or collision repair, the bonnet and sunroof colors do not seem to match completely. Or am I hallucinating? Not a game changer, but it does give rise to some curiosity. Looks like a rather nice Jag. I\u2019ve never been particularly fond of this model with the covered headlights and \u201cblack\u201d taillights, but this one is growing on me - fast.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699117352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12879551, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi guys! Thanks for interest and questions. @bachldrs - you are not hallucinating - the sunroof paint finish looks better than the paint finish on the rest of the roof. I'm selling this car on behalf of my father in-law, so I can only speculate that the sun roof was replaced at some point. There is nothing along those lines in the repair documents that I was giving and my father-in-law's memory is not as good as it used to be, so who knows. \r\n@FAO - I'll go look for the plug on the driver's side and will upload a picture if I find it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699118021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12879713, "authorName": "DjagXJ12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djagxj12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned my 94 XJ for 24 years, with 103,000 miles now, albeit with the V12, someday in the far distant future my nephew or niece with any luck will be offering it, perhaps here, as a 50 year owned 200,000 mile example. I say that because you will have to pry the keys from my cold dead hands to paraphrase Heston. The XJ40 is still an in between car, not quite old enough to be considered a classic yet, not new enough to be a practical everyday car, a bit unloved in the styling dept, but I think they have aged well, look and drive fantastic. I hope this one does well.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1699118445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12880886, "authorName": "bnaatdsbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnaatdsbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the climate control system function properly? A/C, heater, and directional controls for defroster, vents, and floor? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699122676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881415, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bachldrs \u2013 regarding the bonnet, I'm pretty sure it's original since it has the original vehicle identification sticker on it (see pic 117 in the gallery). However, it does seem like it was repainted at some point - I took a closer look and found some blue paint on the rubber seal in the front of bonnet (see attached picture). I asked my father-in-law, but he did not know anything about it. He is the second owner of the car, so perhaps it was done prior to his ownership. There are no signs of any damage to the bonnet - I can add more pictures if you would find that helpful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699124573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881528, "authorName": "Mactruk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mactruk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These xj40 hags have the fuel door sitting atop the trunk. Be sure that you screw the fuel cap on correctly or else water can get into the fuel tank. I screwed the cap on incorrectly, and water ran into the fuel tank. Engine never ran right again", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699124964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881725, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bnaatdsbat - A/C, heat, defrost, vents and directional controls all work. I'll test later today if setting climate control at 70 keeps the cabin temperature at exactly 70. I'll let you know.\r\n\r\n@DjagXJ12 - I have to agree with you, this car is very pleasant to drive and ride.\r\n\r\n@FAO - I looked for a plug on the driver's side facing the rear behind the shift control lever, but I could not find anything that looked like a plug. The gallery has good pictures of center console from all sides - give me some more direction if another angle would help. That said, I did some research online and it seems to me that all 1994 XJ6s have the same ZF4HP24 transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699125651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881997, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mactruk - fuel tank filler door design on this vehicle is definitely suboptimal. The rubber housing has a small drain line that can easily get clogged.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699126851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12882807, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rimas_P\r\nHere is an ebay link showing a -95 trans.\r\nYou can see in the first and second photo right in front of the black lettering NNA 4400 CB you will see the plug.\r\nSeeing as it's a '94 there is always a chance it got the later trans as you know how that sometimes goes.\r\nIf it doesn't have the plug, it means the kick-down is controlled by the throttle by a cable.\r\nThis just make it simpler in operation, and therefore less to go wrong electronically as I said before.\r\nThat's a plus in my humble opinion.\r\nThanks for taking the time to check that out.\r\nhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/235271213587?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1KcXbsF8pRbu8rXfNw8xQQQ27&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-166974-028196-7&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=235271213587&targetid=2233434298745&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9009899&poi=&campaignid=20711198634&mkgroupid=161861856624&rlsatarget=pla-2233434298745&abcId=9327733&merchantid=114638938&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy9yXpZurggMV-INaBR0ISQdvEAQYASABEgLfjvD_BwE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699131451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12882828, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good maintenance tip would be to periodically take an air hose and blow that little hole out.\r\nIt could save tons of grief.\r\nLittle things like that making the car run bad gives people the idea the engines aren't good, which is far from the truth.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699131645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12883996, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @FAO! I'll take a look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699148401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12884369, "authorName": "jharmsen79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jharmsen79/", "bidAmount": 777, "content": "$777 bid placed by jharmsen79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699157145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12885762, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, @jharmsen79! Those must be your lucky numbers :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699199142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12887453, "authorName": "jharmsen79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jharmsen79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, I love my 777!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699208389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12891390, "authorName": "dpj1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpj1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1990 Vanden Plas version of this car. The best part of the 1994 MY is that it had dual airbags and NO mechanized shoulder belts! That is one thing I wish my VDP had--I really hated those shoulder belts. My understanding, though, is that dual airbags at that time meant no passenger-side glove box. Is that accurate?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699256614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12891511, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite possibly/likely the differences in paint appearance is that the bonnet, boot and sunroof surfaces may have been factory painted separately from the body instead of these parts having been replaced. Just a thought.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699270737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12899017, "authorName": "SuperPerson2023", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superperson2023/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We need a driving video please.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699317501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12900752, "authorName": "Jbmcjs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbmcjs/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Jbmcjs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699365613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12903535, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Guys, the timing here is quite unfortunate, but I tried to start the car yesterday and this morning and I can't get it started. Since the car may only be worth $2,000, I don't want to get it towed to a Jaguar dealership to spend $2,000 on diagnostics. There is no British car specialist around here and my go-to mechanics will not touch a Jaguar. So I'm not really sure what to do at this point beyound telling you where things stand.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699383740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12907714, "authorName": "Jbmcjs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbmcjs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rimas_P Appreciate your open disclosure. What are the symptoms as you try to start it? Is it turning over but just not firing? Any new sound(s) as you turn it over? And when was the most recent gas added (and did it have preservative like Stabil or Startron added?). Tough to diagnose remotely, but this could be a simple issue - or something more serious", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699404916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12907939, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jbmcjs - it's turning over and the engine sounds normal, but just does not fire. I pulled one of the spark plugs and it was wet with gasoline. The gas in the tank is probably about 6 months old. No preservatives were added.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699407429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12909635, "authorName": "daibhi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daibhi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rimas_P,\r\nCould you please comment on what looks to be some extensive rust repair, on the underside; picture number 112 would be an example? It looks like there might have been a new coat of undercoating applied, too. It would be pertinent how extensive the damage was, how well repaired, and what rust may still be covered by any new coating.\r\nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699455401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12909677, "authorName": "pforddc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pforddc/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by pforddc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699455763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12912370, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @daibhi - I think what might look like a new coat of undercoating, it\u2019s just a lot of dirt. I can wipe some of it off tonight and take another picture for you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699469778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12917463, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @daibhi - I have attached two pictures that might help. There is definitely an undercoat there, but it must be super old because it came off when I rubbed it with a wet paper towel (see pic 1). My father-in-law did not recall ever having an undercoat done. Is it possible it came that way from the factory? The only rust that I could find was in the areas reinforced for the car jack (see pic 2).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699492627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12917499, "authorName": "SuperPerson2023", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superperson2023/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No driving video???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699493030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12917804, "authorName": "AugustneverEnds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augustneverends/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your engine is probably flooded from trying to start it hence the wet spark plug. How does the coil look? Any loose wires there? How old is the coil? That's where I would start from- a 1989 XJ6 owner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699496365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12918312, "authorName": "daibhi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daibhi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Rimas_P for checking out the rust/undercoating status. Looks good.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699506566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12919469, "authorName": "ejk2208", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejk2208/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it parked in place where a trailer can be backed up to it, seeing that it has stopped running. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699542156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12920892, "authorName": "NESTIUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nestius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rimas, you could try a couple easy things to see if it will run.\r\nTry cranking in neutral. Sometimes the shifter is a bit out of adjustment. I hope that works.\r\nYou can also check to see if fuel is being drawn from the tank. There is a nut at the end of the line going into the fuel regulator. Slowly undo the large nut just a little while someone else cranks it over. Fuel should shoot out under pressure . If not then the fuel filter may be clogged or at maybe a failed fuel pump. \r\nEven so, the car will potentially sell for more.\r\nIf I were closer I would stop by to try to help. \r\nBest wishes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699552346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12925608, "authorName": "4hourchef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4hourchef/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by 4hourchef", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699570184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12926045, "authorName": "ejk2208", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejk2208/", "bidAmount": 1407, "content": "$1,407 bid placed by ejk2208", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699575279, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12926272, "authorName": "4hourchef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4hourchef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm confused. Is this a running car or non-running?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699577821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12927009, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@4hourchef - the car used to run up until Monday. But now it won't start. \r\n@NESTIUS - I'll try cranking in neutral in the morning. Fuel regulator test seems to be above my pay grade, but I can hear fuel pump buzzing after turning the ignition on and the spark plugs are wet with gasoline after cranking, so the fuel is reaching the engine. However, the fuel is 6 months old, which is probably not helping the situation. \r\nIf anyone is in the vicinity of Philadelphia and would like to try your Jaguar tricks on this car on Friday, I would love to have you visit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699588639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12931422, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all,\r\n\r\nWe've been in touch with @Rimas_P, who has updated us that the car turns over but does not currently run. We have updated the listing accordingly and revised the car as a project. In order to allow time for everyone to ask appropriate questions and make suggestions on the potential cause, we have extended the auction, which will now close 11/12. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate everyone's understanding, and thank you to the @seller for being transparent regarding the condition and issues.\r\n\r\nDue to the non-running nature of the car, the automatic shipping calculator has been disabled; however, custom shipping quotes are still available via this link: https://bringatrailer.com/shipping/\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699644512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12935048, "authorName": "flyingdago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingdago/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pull cam cover to see if chain is still intact.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699662412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12943095, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rimas_P\r\nA simple thing would be to pull the coil wire and see if there is anything going on there.\r\nIn fact, if Bart Simpson lives next door, you could have him hold the wire for you...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699757029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12943129, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NESTIUS and @FAO - I syphoned the old fuel today, put it new. I had a friend of mine look at the fuel system. He removed and blew out the fuel filter, confirmed that fuel pump is pumping gas, confirmed that there is fuel under pressure when he loosened the nut on the lines to and from fuel regulator. He cleaned the spark plugs and put electrical contact grease on the spark plug cable connectors, confirmed spark plugs are getting electric current. So it's still a bit of a mystery. It seems that no part has completely crapped out, but something is still not functioning as it should\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699757642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12943223, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rimas_p OK, I guess taking a compression test would be next.\r\nYou need fuel, spark, and compression for any, (gasoline), engine to run.\r\nAt least it a six, not a V12 so it's easy.\r\nIf it doesn't have any decent compression, the timing chain might have jumped, which would be sort of odd for only 119 mi.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699760041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12943838, "authorName": "Repomex01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/repomex01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check for spark, fuel, compression\n Remove #1 cylinder ignition wire and check for spark while turning engine, if spark is present. If none you have an Ignition or electrical loose/no contact or bad ground. \nSpray ether into air intake then try to start. If starts then you have a fuel delivery problem. If no start, then Pop the distributor cap, and remove spark plug #1 \n1. check TDC (Top dead center)\n2. Install compression gauge Turn engine over \n3. these are basic procedures\nBut most likely the crankshaft position sensor failure is a known culprit. \nI used to own one of these.\n(about 27 years ago)\nGLW downgraded Auction.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1699792991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12944246, "authorName": "impster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/impster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From Jag Lovers forum regarding crankshaft position sensor:\nCheck the RPM needle when you start the car. If the needle goes\nbetween 100-200 rpm then the CPS is working fine. If not then it\nneeds to be replaced.\n\nIn other words, try cranking the car and watch the tach.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1699799149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12944811, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example overall. I\u2019d try the crankshaft pos sensor this sounds like either that or something else that is simple based off history. These are good Jaguars. A thorough detail after repair and may be good to go.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699805576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12945492, "authorName": "Nigel20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nigel20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you could provide a cranking video, that would be helpful to diagnose. Uneven compression would result in uneven cranking. Sorry for late input and short notice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699811556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947179, "authorName": "Kzymvp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kzymvp/", "bidAmount": 1507, "content": "$1,507 bid placed by Kzymvp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699818246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12947414, "authorName": "Kzymvp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kzymvp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/12/23 for $1,507 to Kzymvp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699819200, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12947436, "authorName": "Repomex01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/repomex01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Kzymvp let me know if you need guidance on getting this puppy cranked/started.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699819330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947428, "authorName": "dpj1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpj1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will be a great car once you get the engine issue sorted. It will be a worthwhile investment! Good luck, @Kzymvp!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699819336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947443, "authorName": "Rimas_P (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimas_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Kzymvp! I hope you diagnose the mystery issue quickly and enjoy this beautiful car for many miles!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699819339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947447, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kzymvp! Great deal for the car.\r\nIt's definitely worth that for sure.\r\nGood fortune with the servicing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699819351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12950548, "authorName": "ExceptTheClock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/excepttheclock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably a 2, most 3, figure fix.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699842814, "type": "comment"}]