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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 08:33 AM
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Battery went dead after 6 months was recharged and now nothing. Had to open ttunk with the key hole. Is there something that needs to be reset. I am anxious to be driving it again. Just rehabs after a major stroke.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 08:37 AM
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What is the voltage across the battery terminals?

If it's less than 12.5 volts, the battery should be replaced.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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Hello, Paul,
I'm sorry to read about your stroke, but very glad you're well enough to drive again.
If my battery did that to me I would simply replace it. No worries then.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 09:04 AM
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Welcome.

Probably a dead battery, as already mentioned.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 09:30 AM
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Battery has been replaced with new and shows 13.1 volts
 
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulrwalkington
Battery has been replaced with new and shows 13.1 volts
Check all connections at the terminals. Do headlamps come on?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum Paulrwalkington,

Which Model Year is your XJ8?

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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 05:29 PM
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Welcome aboard.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 05:22 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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