Hello,

Maybe someone has some thoughts on my issue.

My 2001 XKR has around 44,000 miles on the clock. Drove it earlier today to run a few errands. My first stop was 15 miles from home. Returned to the car after 5 minutes and it would not start. Fully charged battery/full tank of gas. It emitted very weak sounds of combustion and then stalled. Would not start.

No smell of gas, so I am guessing that it might be a fuel delivery issue??

This happened once before and I let the car sit overnight. It stated ok the following day.

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Jim

 

Jim,

I've moved your question from XK / XKR (2006 - Onwards) to XK8/XKR (1996-2006) forum.

Graham

 

Your estimate that it is a fuel delivery issue is probably correct.

Next step is testing the fuel pressure at the Schrader valve on the fuel rail. The R's with their 2 pump are famous for one failing and the car continues to run until the other one stutters.

 

Next time is does not start remove fuel pump relay number 1 and try to start several times. If it starts after 5 or 6 tries, it is now running on fuel pump number 2 the problem is likely fuel pump number 1.

See https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...el-pump-85882/ for more details.