I was driving home in my 02 X-type 2.5 liter with auto trans and the car just died on me, as if it stalled. I pulled over on the shoulder and tried to restart the engine. It just kept cranking but the engine would not turn over. I waited a few minutes and it started right up? This has never happened to me before. Since I don't have awarranty....anywhere I should start looking? Everything looks normal and its running fine but I would hate to be stuck on the highway if it happens again. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

Any details?? Did the dash light up?? Any codes?? Did it just die or did it sputter??

 

Shoot I can't remember last time... freak...pretty sure though the guy that had the problem it acted really really funny and would mess with him and go into limp home mode all the time than be fine and than run really funny...remember who I'm talking about anderson? It was right around this time last year I'm pretty sure...wish I could help you out some more...I'll do a quick search and see what I can find...

 

See if this helps...pretty sure this was one of them but I think it was someone else that had a similar problem to yours but more informatino as to what your car did would be helpful no lights, high temp, raining, car wash???
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My vehicle never stalled but this is what fixed my similar issue!!

 

No codes, no warning, the engine just cut off. then the check engine light and some other red lights near the bottom. I was too busy trying to get to the shoulder. It definitely wasn't limp mode because I that happened to me before and I know what limp mode is. Strange right, maybe something bad in the fuel? Everything else was normal including the temperature and I had a car wash but that was several days ago. I guess this isn't common.

 

Hey hanky pop your hood and take off the cover that covers the engine. There are 3 screws. Look to the right and check on this tube. This gave me problems and you may need to replace it. Doesn't exactly sound like your problem but you may need to fix it anyways....

 

Hey Aquill,
thank you for the suggestion. I will take a look. When you say tube to the right. do you mean the largest tube on the right that has ridges on it almost like a slinky? The tube looks like some kind of airhose tube?

I just want to make sure before I start tinkering in there!

thanks again for the prompt response.

 

No the smaller ones to the left...there's one that is flawless and than the one to the left is the one that I replaced because it had a few cracks that ran from almost end to end...the broken one has an orange sticker on it.

 

ok, thanks for clearing that up. I will definitely take a look. I never thought to open up that engine cover.

 

No guarantees but i guess that hose has been redesigned like 4-5 times or something like that and they all have the same result...failure!!! Its really cheap to fix though...go to autozone and all you have to do is remove the cover (phillips screwdriver) pull the hose off and take it inside to get a goodyear radiator hose(pretty sure thats what I used) you will probably break the connector that is in it and they will have one to pop in there and than you just put it on...really easy and all you should need is a phillips screwdriver and 10 minutes at autozone with no more than $10 (I only paid $5 (broke the connector/downsize plug) and they gave me the hose for free because it wasn't even a foot long...

 

The actual Jaguar factory part is only $18 at the dealer if you want the exact match. I don't think that is your problem though. If that were cracked/leaking, you would have some seriously noticable issues that would point directly towards a vacuum leak. (multiple cylinder misfires, bucking under accelleration, etc.) If nothing else has happened and there are no signs of a problem other than it dying on the freeway that one time, have the fuel pump checked for pressure. It may be on its way out. If that checks out ok, then I would move to cleaning the throttle body. I don't think you have a problem with the ignition, as you would have a CEL on for misfire if that were your problem. I would put money on it being either the fuel pump or the throttle body. If the fuel pump checks ok and the throttle body cleaning doesn't work, let us know and we can think harder on it. There are no other symptoms at all, right? Are you sure that the car didn't overheat? That would explain things perfectly...

 

Actually my car didn't do anything...sometimes when started it had a funky idle...suddenly though the check engine light came on no cruise came on and than it went off...the car went a week without a problem until I finally checked under the cover to see it...I told him he should check that out first as it may help with the problem...others have had different experiences about the tube that I speak of...first things first i'd get an obd2 on it to see what the computer says...as hanky stated the engine light came on...mine acted funny like it was bad gas which is what I thought it was...he also stated that the temp was normal...btw my car didn't do anything under acceleration...the only indication I got was that the lights came on...other than the rough idle sometimes but it only had that a while before i replaced the hose and didn't do it right before I replaced it...either way I'd imagine this happens in alot if not all x-types...

 

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i've read as many posts on this topic herebut no real conclusive answer. so here goes...just before i get on freeway, engine light comes on, then runs rough(limp mode?) then cruise unavailable comes on, click cruise on and set it, runs fine but check engine light stays on. now just before the light came on i was moving the gear shifter through the gears to get a feel for them(automatic) then the check engine light comes on. haven't had time to get to shop so i was wondering if anyone found the answer to this problem?2002 xtype sport 58000 miles. thanks, Bill [align=right][/align]






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pulled codes.lean bank#1&#2 not the problem. the problem was a torn pcv hose, $4.49 and 5 minutes later, cleared codes, have a nice day thanks, Bill. By the way, wasn't there a recall for this hose? it neede clamps and jag didn't put them on from factory. isn't that right? [align=right]
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pulled codes.lean bank#1&#2 not the problem. the problem was a torn pcv hose, $4.49 and 5 minutes later, cleared codes, have a nice day thanks, Bill. By the way, wasn't there a recall for this hose? it neede clamps and jag didn't put them on from factory. isn't that right?
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Hey bill what happened to that post?

 

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I think that the check engine light that he was talking about wasn't really a check engine light. He said that when it died, all the lights (check engine, battery, etc) went on. That happens when the key is turned to the on position and the car isn't started. From is 1st post, he didn't have a CEL.

If that tube were the problem, he would most likely be throwing a code or two. That is why I was thinking the fuel pump or throttle body. It couldn't hurt to check out that tube though - it only takes a few seconds to look at it once the engine cover is off.

 

Only takes a few seconds to fix too...I figured it was just his cel...my cars tranny and cel came on as well as letting me know the cruise couldn't work...yeah i know what your talking about as far as the lights being on when the key is on and car isn't running...hopefully he doesn't keep us anticipating whats going on for too much longer!

 

I checked that hose and that hose was fine. Looked like it was already replaced once.

My car has been running fine ever since. Strange but I guess I won't worry about it until it happens again.

 

Did an engine light come on or stay on? I'd try getting it connected to a computer see if it says anything at all...