XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 ) 1995-1997

Engine takes a while to start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 04:43 PM
  #1  
David7's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 52
Likes: 4
Default Engine takes a while to start

Hey,
When I start the car in the morning, it takes about 3-4 seconds to start. But if I'd turn it off then it'd start almost immediatly. I just replaced the battery, so that should be good enough (except if 90Ah battery is too small?).

What could be the cause? I've done a bit of reading regarding crank position sensor, but then the car would always have problems with starting, not only when cold (or off for more than a few minutes)?
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:53 PM
  #2  
Scarecrow's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 206
Likes: 80
From: Miami
Default

Mine does the same, haven't worried too much about it since it doesn't leave me stranded and runs fine. Will be interesting to see the responses. Been meaning to get a fuel pressure gauge on my car, but been procrastinating.
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:55 PM
  #3  
RJ237's Avatar
Veteran Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 8,833
Likes: 2,921
From: Douglasville Ga.
Default

It could be either the fuel pump or filter. Try cycling the ignition switch a few times to pos 2 before moving to start. That will identify a fuel supply problem.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RaceDiagnostics
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
8
Dec 11, 2015 10:12 AM
X_Type_South_Africa
X-Type ( X400 )
6
Dec 9, 2015 05:37 PM
1964Daimler
MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler
2
Sep 2, 2015 11:41 PM
nelsonht
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
2
Aug 30, 2015 06:01 AM
dpappyp
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
6
Aug 27, 2015 06:31 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:28 PM.