1989 Jaguar XJS Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Jaguar XJS is built around this specific model year and trim, so the specifications, wiring routes, and repair sequences inside are the ones Jaguar published for your car, not a generic approximation borrowed from another year.

Engines covered

• 5.3L V12 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• Collection Rouge

Known issues on the 1989 XJS. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the ignition coil's high tension lead, which can migrate from its production position and crack or split a nearby fuel injector hose, risking fuel expulsion in the engine compartment and a fire if it meets an ignition source. The second covers the automatic passive seat belt system: the belt motor winch assembly can lock up, leaving the belt stuck along its track or its cable kinked, broken, or detached, so occupants cannot use the safety belt in a sudden stop or accident. The third covers the fuel tank, where excessive vapor pressure after prolonged cycling can weaken the tank structure and lead to fuel leaks that risk a vehicle fire near an ignition source. The fourth covers the cruise control actuator, whose electronically controlled valves can malfunction when dirt enters them, preventing the system from disengaging and risking a loss of control. Owners have filed 15 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From a passive seat belt inspection to tracing a fuel tank vapor issue or servicing the cruise control actuator, it keeps you on the OEM procedure for your specific 1989 XJS.