96 xj12 starter not engaging but dash lights all coming on when i tried to start my car after a long ride. I left it for 5 minutes and tried again and this time it fired right up but the starter made a metal on metal clank sound just as it fired.it sounded as if the starter disengaged the flywheel then re-engaged. Have any of you heard of xj12s doing this sort of wierd stuff?

 

Like this?
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...o-file-237788/

 

Hx 944play. I listened to the mp3 you sent me but my car isnt making any sound at all when it wont engage the starter. It just lights up tha dash lights but does nothing and the starter stays silent.

 

Of course, there's this sticky in the X300 section for causes to rule out.

 

Thanks to you guys for your input. The problem turned out to be a corroded ground wire and lose connections. No parts required, so thankyou for sending me in that direction.