'93 just quit...think i figured out,but.... - FIXED
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'93 just quit...think i figured out,but.... - FIXED
i just got this '93 xj6/xj40 from a friend who gave up on it.He was driving it,stopped switched to reverse,it quit,never started again.all electrical power to ing. dead(windows,radio,lock,seats,etc still worked)was at shop for 5months couldnt figure it out.
i brought it home and found a switch behind the drivers side kick panel ,by firewall, was tripped,reset it and runs fine now...but not sure what caused it or why.any info would be greatly appreciated....also gas tank seems to be over-pressurized(blows gas when removing cap)and gets water in it when rains.thanks for any input.
i brought it home and found a switch behind the drivers side kick panel ,by firewall, was tripped,reset it and runs fine now...but not sure what caused it or why.any info would be greatly appreciated....also gas tank seems to be over-pressurized(blows gas when removing cap)and gets water in it when rains.thanks for any input.
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WOW I guess that you got a steal.
That switch is called the Inertia Switch, a safety device that KILLS the car in the event of an accident.
But it can also trip, due to pot holes, curbs etc. For peace of mind, give your tyres a good inspection. A sidewall blowing out at high speed is worrysome, I know.
Re your over pressure tank, you might have a problem with the fuel pressure relief valve. But I'll leave this to one of our experts.
Welcome aboard BTW.
That switch is called the Inertia Switch, a safety device that KILLS the car in the event of an accident.
But it can also trip, due to pot holes, curbs etc. For peace of mind, give your tyres a good inspection. A sidewall blowing out at high speed is worrysome, I know.
Re your over pressure tank, you might have a problem with the fuel pressure relief valve. But I'll leave this to one of our experts.
Welcome aboard BTW.
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just an update...got the car on the road and seems to be running ok,a few minor stumbles,but hasnt been run since feb. either....gets better every time i drive it.water now seems to drain from gas cap area good(cleaned the tubing).not as much hissing from gas cap when removing now....removed and cleaned gas tank and refilled with fresh new gas(87 octane) and runs much better now.thanks for all the help...im sure ill be asking alot more questions as time goes by.....
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