hi all! i purchased a ....non-running 983 xj6 for my wife i just returned from iraq so now i have a project.....first,the car cranks and turns but wont start...fuel smells BAD.......radio wont work im looking in my haynes manual but cant find location for radio fuse.....and lastly the guy gave me an 83 xj6 limited edition with VELOUR interior...never seen that! anyways thanks for the advice and im glad to be in the club!

1983 jag xj6
1983 jag xj6 limited edition??

Submitted by dougdwyer@adel… on Sun, 06/12/2005 - 19:53

Assuming the factory radio you'll find the fuse (approximately) under the left side ashtray. Sometimes you have to do some "rooting around" to get your fingers on it.

I agree with George about the upholstery. I've seen pics of * Ser II * cars with velour but never a Ser III. The cloth used on Ser III cars was tweed-like.

Doug Dwyer
Longview Washington USA
1987 XJ6 Ser III
1988 XJS V12 Coupe

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Sun, 06/12/2005 - 19:38

First Staff Sgt. welcome home and thanks for your service.

Second that looks like a C17--is it? I am a retired ground pounder and only saw the rear of Airforce stuff when I was pushed out. If it is a C17 are you in Charleston--if so call Charleston Import automotive--843-552-6555. It is run by an ex Airforce wrench who will help you.

Third you will get moore help if you post in the correct section.

Fourth get rid of your fuel and add fresh and a new filter.

Fifth-- is the radio factory or an add on?

Last-- If the car was a US import the innterior has been changed. Jaguar offered leather or leather. In Europe cloth was standard but Velour is not in any spec sheets I have. Good luck.

George Camp