2000 S-Type will not start

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Nov 22, 2011 | 08:18 PM

bwjaguar11

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2000 S-Type will not start

Good evening, and I am very happy to have signed up for this awesome forum for Jaguar enthusiasts.

I have a 2000 S-Type R V6 that has been garage-kept since 2009. I have read several postings about the S-Type not starting, and have found a great wealth of information on here.

My question is, when I try to start the car up, the red PATS light stays solid red, and then goes out. I was wondering what this means(if its the PATS preventing the car from starting up).

Thank you for your help my friends!

Brad

Nov 23, 2011 | 04:22 AM

JagV8

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Welcome.

Going out is normal, if it's after the solid (self test). If the car won't start then at least it's not a PATS fault

BTW, there is NO V6 type R. You have one of a V6, a V8 NA or an R (aka STR aka V8 SC).

NA=naturally/normally aspirated
SC=supercharged

Nov 23, 2011 | 05:45 AM

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bwjaguar, give us some more info. prior to not starting and during the no start....carachterisitics, etc. In the mean time check all fuses, etc. including fuel pump re-set. Does she turn over? Does she have fuel enough fuel in the tank? Fuel rail may be empty. Check battery. It may have a weak cell so not able to properly energize coils.

Last edited by bfsgross; Nov 23, 2011 at 06:12 AM.