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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Thankful for the response but it says I don't have permission to access the page what do I do now???
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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This is the message displayed do I need to change something in the control panel???


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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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This is the message displayed do I need to change something in the control panel???


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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Yes I just found out I'm still a newbie but I really appreciate the help this problem made for one of the most harrowing weekends I've ever had starting with me spending an entire day on the side of turnpike thanks to Verizon wireless's roadside non-assistance...

Thanks again!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Yes I just found out I'm still a newbie but I really appreciate the help this problem made for one of the most harrowing weekends I've ever had starting with me spending an entire day on the side of turnpike thanks to Verizon wireless's roadside non-assistance...

Thanks again!
No problem, and sorry to hear how it happened for you. Fortunately for me, it happened in my Daughter's Driveway.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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I removed the battery in order to have it charged now when I turn on the ignition the display on the climate control says Er. I noticed this when attempting to start the car using the method of removing the fuse and relay for fuel pump 1. I'm going to have to remove it again so I'd like to prepare for any other problems.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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Unfortunately this didn't work for me either, I get "incorrect part fitment" ??? as well as restricted performance. She seems to want to start but them just turns over so I guess its off to the parts store to replace the pumps. Any suggestions to make the job easier would be greatly appreciated. Also do I have to drain the tank its full?
 

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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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There are a number of good threads about replacing pumps ( and diagnosing). I think you will want to drain the tank. It is a bit unwieldy and the extra weight won't help.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=35780
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=39077
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=34473
http://www.gusglikas.com/AutoRepairFuelPump.htm
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Make sure you don't have fuel pressure at the fuel rail.... your going to want to make sure the pumps are the problem... sound like you have some other issues... not sure if/how they are related.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Thanks for the heads up I'm more than likely going to tackle the job this week. Going to do my homework first and make sure the fuel pumps are the true culprits. When the car stalled it would start after and run roughly but had absolutely no power, wouldn't even move if put into drive and if you tried to give it any gas it would shut down.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Hey can someone tell me what the fuel pressure should read at the rail???
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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As a 2000 xjr owner, This brings up a good point.... How do we know if pump 2 has failed and were just running on pump 1? If there are no codes?? Really?? no codes for this?? How much power is lost when #2 goes out? Is it noticeable??
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Does anyone have a photo of the pump assembly??? Also in the supercharged models where is the secondary pump located, I'd like to know before I get into the thick of things... Anyone, anyone???
 

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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Both pumps are in the gas tank. Yes there is a significant top end performance difference.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks for the reply dneier, going to begin the job tomorrow...are they both top mounted and in series or are they internal external?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Both pump are inside the gas tank. They opperate independant of one another and are removed through the top of the gast tank once the tank has been removed fromt the car. I belive the secondary pump works for about 3 seconds when the car is put on or past the run postition (probably a priming function). The Primary pump i believe clicks in durring crank and once the car is running. The secondary pump is only then activated at high speed.... at least this is my undestanding... someone else is welcome to correct if they know otherwise.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Started the removal today and I have to say that by knowing what to expect from the info on the forum sure made the job go easy. I removed the eight bolts that allow the differential to hang a little lower and popped the fuel lines out without much trouble at all, didn't even take 15 minutes. I have to say though design engineers dropped the ball on this one...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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This is a procedure for an xk8 not sure but might help http://www.gusglikas.com/images/Auto...eplacement.pdf
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!
Replaced the pumps, checked the filter, changed the plugs(thought they might have been fouled from all of the starting) car still won't run. Checked the inertia switch even!!! Does anyone have any suggestions??????
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Have you check the pressure from the pump?
 
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