the top on my 1989 xjs closes very slowly. and stops completely sometimes. i release and push the button again and move slowly again. just started doing this recently - though the car sits unused for months at a time. any ideas? could it need some fluid?
Submitted by stevejag@sbcgl… on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 15:27
Submitted by edwardhortick@… on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:59
convertible top close very slowly
I have a 1996 and this is just starting to happen. What type of fluid should be added? Thanks.
Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 16:13
convertible top close very slowly
Either low on fluid or the pump is weak. If you are low on fluid you need to find the leaks--most likely if you have a leak it is the rams from disuse. I would fill up the pump and exercise the system a few times. By the way are you running the car when you do this? If so is your battery fully charged?
Edited on 2011-11-07 15:43:33
Edward,
A few years back when Jaguar discontinued the hydraulic oil, I went on a mission to find equivalents. Below is a link to a document with my results. Regional airports are the first place to start looking.
Cheers,