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Old 08-02-2008, 07:28 PM
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Hello all , Ive got problem , I replaced the battery in my 95 xjr as the battery before woundnt hold a charge. Put the new one in now she wont start.......what gives ?? I read through the old threads and didnt see anything regarding batt replacement . Im guessing it has to do with the security system . Is there a re-learn protocol when the car is powered down ??? Any help would be great
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:59 PM
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I replaced the battery in my 95 XJ6 and didn't have any problems.
 
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:42 PM
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How do you mean..Won't start?

Does it crank at least?
 
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Old 08-03-2008, 08:07 AM
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It cranks and thats it.
When I tried to start it with the previous batt , it barely cranked and I noticed the gauges going crazy . Im pretty much a gear head but Jags are DIFFERENT from what im used too. Any ideas ? ( fuses to fuel pump , relays ))
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Old 08-03-2008, 02:18 PM
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Ok , shot starting fluid in intake and car started , needless to say FUEL PUMP. Is this a pain to replace ??
 
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Old 08-03-2008, 09:03 PM
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Fuel pump relay...fuel pump fuses?
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:07 AM
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Yep checked all , power going to pump .
I'm going to assess the endevor of removing the tank tonight BUT may take it to a mechanic and have it done.

 
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hose feed and return are released from the bottom... on top of diff.. pretty hard to do if you dont have a hoist.. there quick release.. but arent relly quick to release..lol
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:40 PM
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Thanks for the info , I will give you update when finished [:-]

 
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Old 08-17-2008, 08:10 PM
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Ok , wasnt the fuel pump .........I checked EVERYTHING 3 times over and I decided to buy a scan tool , turns out it was the Crank shaft position sensor !!! Burning rubber again !!
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Old 08-17-2008, 10:32 PM
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