Hi. I'm new to jaguars and I have recently had a problem with my 96 xj6 with a 4.0 In it. When I start it it turns over till about the end than starts. Everything is fine once it starts. But it takes a second or two to start. Longer than it used to. I was wondering if anyone would know what it is. And what part number I need and where I can get it cheapest. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you very much.

 

It could be a lot of things. So you'll need to be more specific. Does it happen on every start or only when it's cold? How cold is it where the car spends it's nights? When was it last serviced? What kind of mileage has it done? & any other info you might think relevant will be useful too

 

Firstly, welcome to teh Forum.

When time permits, please do an Intro in the New Members Area.

Your 1996 XJ6 is known as an X300, and waaaaaaay more modern than the beasts in here.

I suggest a repost in that Tech Section will get the answers.

Mileage travelled will be very helpful.

My experience with them at this age is the Crank Angle Sensor, followed by the fuel pump.

 

A second or two slower? It sure would not concern me. Weather? Cold vs hot. First vs later. I'd just enjoy a start. Knock on wood. My two critters fire up just fine.


Carl

 

Sorry if I put this in the wrong place. But it's constantly doing it warm or cold. Car has 75,000 miles on it.

 

I also live in central Illinois. So it's been 30+ degrees this whole week. I keep it outside. But it hasn't rained or gotten really cold lately.

 

I agree with Grant. You'll get a lot more detailed info from the guys on the XJ40 forum. Our cars may look the similar. But that's as far as the similarities go. Your's is a much more modern machine, crammed full of microprocessors that ours don't have. OK, ours have chips too, but not nearly as many as your car has. & I wouldn't be surprised if that's where your problem lies. So maybe a trip to a good Auto Electrician could solve your problem

 

I agree that the crank sensor is a good candidate.

Also agree that a an additional one or two seconds cranking time isn't much to go on. It might be hard definitively identifying a concrete fault when the symptom is so minor. I can see some guesswork in your future if you pursue the issue.

Cheers
DD