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I have a 1995 XJ6 with about 163,000 miles that has never had any major problems since it was purchased; I'm also new to to this forum. The car has been running fine but about two days ago I went to start the car, and it was cranking but would not start (it was pretty low on gas that day so I went and put some more in it, but had the same problem). On one occasion it did start for about a few seconds, then the engine cut off. Since then, every attempt results in just cranking, and not starting. I have heard various reasons for this, such as fuel filter/pump, crank sensor, etc. Would anyone have any insight as to how to troubleshoot this or which possible component could have failed? Thanks.
Check the fuse for the fuel pump. Also turn the key on and have someone listen at the back of the car for the fuel pump working briefly. I think it shuts off after pressure is built up. I don't have a XJ6 anymore but maybe someone can tell you if there is a valve on the fuel rail to check fuel flow.
This is exactly the same problem i'm having with my xj6. I know I have spark...i detached the fuel line at the fuel filter and when i turned the key to the first position (before cranking) fuel flowed freely through the filter....I checked the fuel pump fuse and the fuel inertia cutoff switch....so i'm kind of in limbo now...not sure what to do next.
Is there a relay for the fuel pump that may fail. I am finding myself with the same problem. Went to start the car today and no joy. Seems I have spark, but need to check for fuel. I will also look for the crank sensor. What should I look for besides a connector/ Anything?
Being that i live alone can i pull the fuel pump fuse tuen the ignition to position two then return to the trunk and reinsert the fuse to hear the fuel pump pressurize? Thanks
the fuel pump will come on for 3 seconds only , this " charges " the fuel lines and not a priming of the cylinders . Hold foot off pedal as pumping the pedal does nothing . Holding the pedal to floor will cut off the injectors by design
The fuel pump will come back on when the CKPS sees engine rotation , safety design
This holding to floor is one way to re establish the oil film on the cylinder walls , this is the walls get into a bore wash condition which does happen
The fuel pump can be powered on by jumping the socket 3 ( Hot at all times battery ) to 5 ( pump motor )
This will drain battery with keys in pocket , this is also a stranded on side of road tool to keep in trunk
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95 xj6, cranks but doesn't start
