jaguar xjs v12 no spark

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Asked by Chris Dec 03, 2019 at 01:30 AM about the 1988 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 1988 jaguar xjs with the 5.3L v12 h.e. and i was wondering if theres
something before the ignition coil that can cause no spark with a new ignition
coil i also replaced the starter relay

4 Answers

Check the cap and rotor and the coil wire going to the cap.

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alright im not getting spark from the ignition coil totally is there a saftey switch or something for the ignition system?

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The coil only sparks when triggered to spark by the engine control system. Check for spark at a plug while someone turns the engine over.

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