Help asap please!!!
#1
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Just got out of the car to grab something and When I got back into it....I didnt quite crank it all the way. So then I restarted the car and heard and an awful noise coming from the engine and now the engine is misfiring and in restricted power mode... Ive reset the battery with no luck there...
Any ideas?? the car has been running great up until this....
Its a 2000 XJR with 118k miles...
Thanks,
Sinatrakat
Any ideas?? the car has been running great up until this....
Its a 2000 XJR with 118k miles...
Thanks,
Sinatrakat
#2
#3
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I cranked it but didnt start it.....then re cranked it and thats when the rumbling noise started and then it went into Limp Mode.... Check engine light is on...but I dont have a code reader.... Do the tensioners go out on cranking a lot?? If so whats the chances I got lucky and its the cheaper of the two to replace?? The car still runs , but in limp mode and very ruff..
Thanks,
Sinatrakat
Thanks,
Sinatrakat
#6
#7
Trending Topics
#8
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I think Test and Mid are pointing you in the right direction, sorry to say this sounds mechanical. The tensioners if plastic are definitely culprits - it's a case of now confirming if one or both have let go. I just hope that running after failure hasn't damaged valves. Fingers crossed.
The good thing - there's plenty of info one here to replace them and get you back up and running, it isn't a big job.
Just be glad you weren't travelling at high speed when it happened.....
Update when you know more and good luck.
The good thing - there's plenty of info one here to replace them and get you back up and running, it isn't a big job.
Just be glad you weren't travelling at high speed when it happened.....
Update when you know more and good luck.
#9
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I think MID is right..... If it did jump a tooth.... due to it happening when it was cranking....is it a matter of just replacing the tensioner...??? ...because it still cranks and runs, can I assume that the motor is still savable?? I am taking it to the dealer on Monday... Thanks for all the responses guys....
Sinatrakat
Sinatrakat
#10
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bydand
XF and XFR ( X250 )
8
09-28-2015 09:47 AM
bydand
XF and XFR ( X250 )
1
09-27-2015 12:00 PM
Collector1
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
6
09-26-2015 05:28 PM
WTB[NorthEast]: 2004 Vanden Plas Headlight Assembly LH
European_Auto11558
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
2
09-25-2015 08:05 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)