Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Technical Details For 1996 Overview
Most of the changes concern the XJ Sedan range, although a number of AJ16 engine related changes also apply to the 4.0 liter XJS. Of special significance at this Model Year is the withdrawal of the V12 version of the XJS.

Changes to the Sedan include the deletion of the front passenger door lock barrel and changes of material for some interior finishers. In addition, a percentage of vehicles have a revised evaporative loss control system and new fuel lines in the engine compartment.

Changes to the AJ16 engine include revised valve timing. A new transmission oil filler tube and exhaust manifold heat shield accommodate the introduction of an exhaust gas recirculation system on the supercharged engine. The down-pipe catalytic converters are standardized with those used in the Rest of the World.

Both the Sedan and XJS Incorporate changes to the diagnostic software of the engine control module.