hi i have just got a shiny red xj8 1998 70000miles lovellllyyyy!!! seems great just getting to know it right now .im in northern ireland enniskillen .

it seems great but it occasionally needs a few turns of the key to start it , it starts perfectly for approximately ten times then it needs a few turns to get started next time then perfect for ten times then needs a few turns of the key then perfect for another ten goes approx. it is a little odd ...so why is it behaving like this and more important how do i correct it? so far it hasnt let me down but i would prefer it to start first time every time . cold or warm start, time of day, how long engine has been off etc does seem to matter at all .as i said.. it starts fine for approx ten times then the eleventh needs 3 turns of the key to get going then it starts fine again for ten times ...and so on ...any advice would be great . im a complete novice right now ...thanks

 

Ooo! A RED one! I bet that's Pretty!

Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can fine help for your starting problem.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome.

I reckon the guys/gals on the X308 section will have the answer.

A quick repost will get that sorted.

 

Welcome to the forum Trevor,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the X308 forum with this issue so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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Graham

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Trevor,

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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

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