XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III 1968-1992
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

new battery , still wont turn over

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-17-2011, 06:33 AM
Kendsi's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Florence, AL
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default new battery , still wont turn over

I left the lights on and run down the battery completely.I charged the battery and all the dash lights came back on but nothing happens when I turn the key.I replaced the battery and still full dash lights but the engine still does not even turn over at all. Does anyone know what might be wrong?
Thanks for any help!
 
  #2  
Old 03-17-2011, 07:56 AM
Doug's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pacific Northwest USA
Posts: 24,768
Received 10,807 Likes on 7,120 Posts
Default

Most likely loose/dirty/corroded battery cables or grounds, or a faulty starter relay. More details here. Post back if more help needed!

http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/xjfaq/nocrank.htm

Cheers
DD
 
The following users liked this post:
Kendsi (03-17-2011)
  #3  
Old 03-17-2011, 03:21 PM
Kendsi's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Florence, AL
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The battery post looks like a new car. Thanks
I am at a loss
 
  #4  
Old 03-17-2011, 04:41 PM
Doug's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pacific Northwest USA
Posts: 24,768
Received 10,807 Likes on 7,120 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Kendsi
The battery post looks like a new car. Thanks
I am at a loss

Did you read the checklist linked above?

Cheers
DD
 
  #5  
Old 03-17-2011, 04:42 PM
Fraser Mitchell's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Crewe, England
Posts: 9,396
Received 2,435 Likes on 1,941 Posts
Default

You just have to track it through using an AVO meter.

- ignition key to relay - does it supply 12v at the relay when turned to start position
- is there volts at the high-amps input side of the relay (battery supply, a large cable)
- if the relay switches does 12v come out the supply side to the starter motor
- do you get 12v to the starter motor.
 
  #6  
Old 03-17-2011, 05:10 PM
hawaiianjag's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Haleiwa, HI & Beverly Hills, CA
Posts: 509
Received 25 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

this may or may not be of help and I am sure the guys above nailed it better but I just fixed a similar problem on my BMW 5 series. But the cause of my problem started when suddenly loosing all power while driving. It turned out to be a blown fusible link from alternator to battery. Put a new one in and she fired right up. Good luck!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JarodL
F-Type ( X152 )
63
03-07-2024 01:39 AM
Dagny
XK / XKR ( X150 )
17
07-20-2020 05:39 AM
mbergen
XJS ( X27 )
7
10-23-2019 10:26 PM
99xk8guy
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
22
09-21-2019 07:34 PM
DEklof
XK / XKR ( X150 )
2
09-08-2015 05:28 PM

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


Quick Reply: new battery , still wont turn over



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:14 PM.