Why do I have no passing gear acceleration in 96 XJ6?
What is your question?
96 XJ6 with check engine light (was blinking, but not now) will not accelerate, but rather bogs down when attempting to use passing gear.
Gears seem to shift once pressure is reduced on accelerator.
Gets up to speed steadily with constant, gradual pressure on the accelerator. In the past it ran sluggish on inclines, but that was not the case this last time I drove it approximately 20 miles in 55 mile zone. (Achieved and maintained 75 mph with no problem).
Cruise control works, but I did not test it for uphill acceleration.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Unsure
How long has your 1996 Jaguar XJ6 had this problem?
2 - 3 Months but car is not driven daily. Perhaps 3 times in 3 months
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Hello,
The first thing to do is scan for trouble codes, and I would venture to guess something comes back for exhaust, multiple misfires, and one or two contributing factors.
The blinking check engine light alerts you to shut the vehicle down. It is a repeated misfire, and should not be ignored.
The sluggishness may be related to a clogged exhaust, or there may be a fuel delivery issue.
Have this one inspected by a certified technician, as changing parts to find the cause will become expensive on this vehicle.
