My Jaguar won't start

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Aug 21, 2009 | 03:58 PM

jazzfans

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My Jaguar won't start

My 2002 Jaguar X-Type only clicks when I try to start it. If I jump across the Solenoid (small to large leads) it will turn over but it will not start. I checked the OBD-II codes and it gives me a P1111 code.

Aug 21, 2009 | 04:29 PM

Thermo

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jazzfans, the car will not run if you jump across the small and big leads on the starter. This is due to the ignition key being out of the RUN position and this will cause the ECU to not be energized, therefore no spark.

As for your problem, it is most likely a problem with your starter relay in the engine bay fuse box. If that doesn't fix it, then you are probably looking at a bad wire between the relay and the starter.

Aug 21, 2009 | 05:02 PM

jazzfans

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Thermo...thanks for replying

I actually had the key on while jumping the leads (sorry I forgot to mention that)
Let me give you a history of the things that I have tried.

I switched the relay with one that is the same so I think that eliminates that.

I checked the voltage to the leads on the starter and the big one has plenty of voltage.
(Actually I am concerned because I am getting a reading of about 16 volts)

The small lead only has about 4 volts so I think that might have something to do with it.

Oct 9, 2009 | 12:28 PM

nickbobby

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Could be the same

Does the engine start if you short the relay socket for pins 3 and 5 with the ignition switched on?
I guess take care she doesn't take off and push you through a wall!