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Bad starter relay or ???? - 6/28/2008 8:18:00 PM    jagurit   Posts: 3 Joined: 6/28/2008 Status: offline I''ve been off of this project for a while, but I decided I want to get my baby running again, $4 gas or not.  At this point, I turn the key to start and nothing happens.  The battery is good and as far as I know, the grounds are okay.  Lights work, horn works, radio works, etc., but will not spin the starter.  Before she went completely, I used to have to wiggle the wires going in the the three(?) relays mounted onto the firewall.  Does anyone know for certain what these relays control?  I know that there is a way to bypass the ignition, starting the car from the engine compartment (watched my mechanic do it once but can''t for the life of me, remember what he did).  Any ideas on what the problem may be?  I''m kinda stumped at this point.  Thanks for your help.  jagurit _____________________________ Jagurit OKC, OK ''87 XJ-6 Post #: 1

RE: Bad starter relay or ???? - 6/29/2008 11:50:04 AM    jagurit   Posts: 3 Joined: 6/28/2008 Status: offline Thought I''d throw out an update.  I found a document late last night that seems to address this problem.  Going to give it a shot today.  I''ll update the results.  If anyone else is experiencing this situation or wants info on how to troubleshoot it, check out the link below: http://www.jag-lovers.org/newbies/series_III/guides_engine_will_not_crank.html (in reply to jagurit) Post #: 2

RE: Bad starter relay or ???? - 6/29/2008 8:18:37 PM    jagurit   Posts: 3 Joined: 6/28/2008 Status: offline Well, I''ve been able to get it to turn over now, but it won''t start.  It''s been sitting for 2 years or so.  I think the gas is bad.  If I pull the plugs and put a little fresh gas in, it will start and run until it''s gone (a few seconds).  _____________________________ Jagurit OKC, OK ''87 XJ-6 (in reply to jagurit) Post #: 3

RE: Bad starter relay or ???? - 7/1/2008 8:29:33 AM    ken@britishparts.com   Posts: 1409 Joined: 5/11/2007 Status: offline May have to throw a fuel gauge on it and see what the pressure reads. _____________________________ Ken Karr Motorcars, Ltd. 800 338 5238 x626 www.motorcarsltd.com (in reply to jagurit) Post #: 4

RE: Bad starter relay or ???? - 7/6/2008 3:05:15 PM    TEaaron   Posts: 7 Joined: 5/6/2008 Status: offline I have the same problem with mine, It started on Saturday I had to get the car towed home. My battery is ok. Connections are ok. Starter motor is ok. Lights, horn all work. I turn the key and nothing happends. I assume it''s the starter relay but I don''t know how to take it out or repair it. I''d imagine it''s a costly thing to replace? (in reply to ken@britishparts.com) Post #: 5

RE: Bad starter relay or ???? - 7/6/2008 5:25:57 PM    skanoski Posts: 210 Joined: 10/19/2007 Status: offline TEaaron - it might not be the same thing as jagurit. His turns over now but won''t start, yours won''t even turn over. Try starting your car in neutral - it might be your neutral-safety switch. (in reply to TEaaron) Post #: 6

RE: Bad starter relay or ???? - 7/31/2008 3:56:02 AM    TEaaron   Posts: 7 Joined: 5/6/2008 Status: offline Mine turned out to be the starter relay, bought a replacement for $65, re wired it and started first crank. (in reply to skanoski) Post #: 7

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