slow start squeal and low voltage that increases as engine idles
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07-12-2018, 12:59 PM
slow start squeal and low voltage that increases as engine idles
1995 xj6 vanden plas
Over a 6 month period of infrequent use, starting became slower with a loud squeal after started. Approx 2 months prior to no start, voltage gauge showed low until a few minutes idle.depressing gas pedal made squeal subside and voltage increase to 15. upon crank one cold morning, engine started slowly then died violently with a wheeze and a smell like burning plastic. I charged the battery and attempted unsuccessfully to start her once. she did not start and I have left her sit til now but would like to fix and drive her.
When running I had no issues with acceleration or idle, she was getting 19 mpg....HELP?
Over a 6 month period of infrequent use, starting became slower with a loud squeal after started. Approx 2 months prior to no start, voltage gauge showed low until a few minutes idle.depressing gas pedal made squeal subside and voltage increase to 15. upon crank one cold morning, engine started slowly then died violently with a wheeze and a smell like burning plastic. I charged the battery and attempted unsuccessfully to start her once. she did not start and I have left her sit til now but would like to fix and drive her.
When running I had no issues with acceleration or idle, she was getting 19 mpg....HELP?
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07-12-2018, 02:58 PM
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With those symptoms, I'd start by checking the drive belt and alternator pulley/bearing.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xjr6-x300-26/ to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
With those symptoms, I'd start by checking the drive belt and alternator pulley/bearing.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xjr6-x300-26/ to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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