hi im having a problem with my jag 3.0 x type not firing up it was fine last night when i turned it over it didnt want to day before and now it just lights dash up and when u turn key it just starts clicking away anybody have similar problems i presume its the starter motor.

 

hi, I had a very similar issue but mine is the diesel but its worth a try. I took my 04 plate xtype to work parked it on a hill. Lunchtime came went to the car and tried to start it, nothing, the lights came on the dashboard but would not turn over. My first thought was the immobiliser but anyway i called out the AA. The guy didn't just ship me off to a garage but started digging into the problem.

He got the car started by directly sending power to the starter motor, which meant power wasn't getting to it. He traced it back to the fuse box and found that it was the starter motor fuse that had gone. Its just a normal 30 amp fuse in the diesel, changed the fuse and hey presto it came back to life.

If you want to save money on repairs, have a look at the AA repair and recovery deal, starter motors are covered, but remember you have to wait 14 days before you can make a claim hint hint, have a look could save you a lot of money, all sorts are covered by it and you can make upto 5 claims a year, and they pay the first £500 of any repair. Its around £15 to £20 a month but well worth it if u ask me.

I really hope its just the fuse so your cars right for ur, take care Raz.

 

Sounds like a dead or dying battery. Have you tried to jump it with another car?....remember once the jump cables are attached at both ends to let the donor car idle for 5-10 mins before trying to start the dead car

 

And keep your doors unlocked...if the battery quits totally u won't be able to get in the car to open the hood

 

hi thanks for response's ive had a look at fuse and it looks good tried a spare but still does same the battery looks new as only bought car few week back all electrics still come on and work ok i have not tried jumping it didn't think was battery will try tomoz see what happens and post a response back thanks again lee

 

Even though other electric items work and the battery looks new I,ll bet the battery is weak. The symptoms you describe is classic weak battery. Most auto stores will do a free battery check if you can take the battery there in another car.
Good luck

 

You've made sure the Gearbox is in P ? (park)

 

Had same problem. I topped up the electrolye and charged the battery.

 

my car is manual so not in park thanks but i have sorted it now i topped the electrolyces with water then jumped it after 5 mins now starts first time again thanks to all who responded gratefully appreciated