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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 11:10 AM
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Hey folks I'm Daniel from Alabama. Wanted to drop by and do my intro and see if I can get some pretty quick information about my lovely wife's car. She is stranded with a dead battery from playing the radio and computer too long.

Is my '97 XJ6 positive ground? She said when the tow truck guy put the jumper cables on it sparkled real bad. I'm wondering if he hooked them up wrong or was something else going on?


Many Thanks and I'l be back with more on my car but now I'm in a bind.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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Welcome aboard Daniel.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the welcome !! I've been meaning to join for a couple weeks and got busy so I didn't take time to pull the trigger but I love the site and you guys (and gals) know what is going on for sure.
My wife wanted one of these XJs for ever and I never was able to get her one til now. Had it almost a year and we love it.
I'm sure everybody is scratching their head wondering where I got my user name and why I would use it on a Jag site. There is a story behind it and I will tell it later but for now I wanted to say thanks.

Daniel
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Welcome to the forum Daniel,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

NO - negative earth and there's a recommended procedure for emergency starting to prevent frying some sensitive electronics:

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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 info on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the USA Southern MidWest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southern-midwest-ar-la-ms-ky-tn-al-67/
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Enjoy the forums.

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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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Hello, Daniel,
I don't know of Any car built in the last 75 years that's positive ground! But there's certainly something seriously wrong if jumper cables spark like that!

Graham has already directed you to the correct section where you can find help.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 03:39 AM
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Welcome.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 05:33 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Daniel,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 06:41 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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Welcome.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 10:30 PM
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Hey guys, this is Daniel and I'm back with spit in one eye and well y'all know about the other. I never ever gave it one thought about this forum or my using a computer again for that matter. It's been whirlwind life for me these past 9 and half months. You see I am in the latest stages of COPD. Now I have an extensively damaged heart but hey by the Grace of God I am alive and here still needing help from you guys. Thanks so much for listening and I'll make a post about my ride in the correct forum and looking forward to all your great feedback and answers to my prayers so I CAN GET THIS CAR FIXED. '97 XJ6 with 125,000 miles.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 02:34 AM
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Welcome back Daniel,

Well seen why you didn't get back here before now!

I've added vehicle details to your forum signature so they automatically appear from your next post. Members in X300 forum will help you with your XJ6 issues.

Graham
 
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