Hello to all .... In the morning or when my 01 jaguar Stype is cool I nearly have to turn the key 3 times before it can turn on .. example if i stop some where come back in about 40 mins same thing have to try and crank it about 3 times before it can come on... Any ideas or help would be helpfull.. Thankss..

 

Those type problems are very hard to find. If you've plenty of tools, time, car experience etc then google for lots of data. Otherwise find a competent tech.

 

Transplant a 4.2. Will fix the problem immediately.

 

What is a transplant 4.2?

 

Do you know if it is the key cylinder switch on the column that is giving you the problem? Try this next time move the shifter selector from “P” to “N” position and see if it starts.

 

I can hear the starter cranking but...its like its ingecting or sending any fuel...
Any other suggestions?

 

I still recommend a competent tech.

 

So you are saying that your starter is engaging and turning the engine but the car will not start is that correct? If this is the situation the next time it will not start take the shifter selector and move it from “P” to “N” position and see if the car will start.

 

I have this same problem intermittently, mostly when the engine is warm. My mechanic has a theory -- we know that I have a bent flex-plate, and he thinks that this occasionally affects the placement of the crank position sensor. You may not have the flex plate problem, but a bad, or off kilter, sensor can cause these types of issues. I don't know all the sensors on the s-type yet, but from a previous car I know that the crank, cam and timing sensors can often be the culprit when it comes to hard or no starting issues.

 

Well have the causes been found yet?

 

Did you find a cause?

 

he drove it into the nearest lake, after taking 3-4 times to get it started and was therefore, late for work.

 

juans-jag, your S-Type has the worn fuel pump blues. It takes three ignition key turn cycles to build up enough fuel pressure ignite her, then she'll run ok...unless you gun her for awhile. No problem...pull up rear seat and swap in a new one. Problem sol-ved.

 

where you been for the last 19 days gross? He could have used you at day 2

 

LoL! water boy. I was waiting for jagv8 to take a shot at it...where the heck is he here? LOL!

 

jauns jag replace fuel filter as well.

 

I finally got around to take my car to the mechanic he said that he also needs to change out the fuel sender aswell???...
Can any one shed some light on this ?