How to replace Starter Motor?
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anyone have a tutorial on how to replace the starter motor? It seems mine is bad, I have the instructions on alldatadiy but would like more help. It says you have to remove the steering rack is this necessary? should I leave it to a mechanic? I have a lil above average to average mechanic skills. thanks a lot.
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Never heard of having to remove the steering rack.
But, the top bolt is hard to get at. JTIS describes the particular combination of sockets, universals and extensions. Others have posted their own favourite combinations.
It has also been described in other threads, so you might search for them.
But, the top bolt is hard to get at. JTIS describes the particular combination of sockets, universals and extensions. Others have posted their own favourite combinations.
It has also been described in other threads, so you might search for them.
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Thanks for the replys, I haven't had time to check the car since its stuck about an hour away from my house. I did already order a 34$ used starter on ebay. but will check out the false bulkhead before doing anything. A local mechanic did say it was the starter though. He informed me he put power directly on the starter and it wasn't working.
To waterdragon did you have to remove the steering rack to access the starter?
To waterdragon did you have to remove the steering rack to access the starter?
Last edited by stran0020; 07-13-2012 at 01:38 PM.
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Thanks for the replys, I haven't had time to check the car since its stuck about an hour away from my house. I did already order a 34$ used starter on ebay. but will check out the false bulkhead before doing anything. A local mechanic did say it was the starter though. He informed me he put power directly on the starter and it wasn't working.
To waterdragon did you have to remove the steering rack to access the starter?
To waterdragon did you have to remove the steering rack to access the starter?
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Hi I found this DIY 98 Jaguar XJ8 starter motor R&I article on the internet:
Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...tor-r-i-69423/
Jim Lombardi
Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Remove the battery cover.
- Place the vehicle on a ramp.
- Working from below the vehicle, remove the steering rack for access.
- Disconnect the starter motor main terminal. Reposition the rubber boot from the main terminal. Remove the nut from the starter motor main terminal. Disconnect the main cable from the terminal.
- Disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal. Reposition the rubber boot from the terminal. Remove the nut from the solenoid terminal. Disconnect the cable from the terminal.
- Remove the starter motor securing bolts. Remove the upper securing bolt. Preferably, use a short 13 mm spanner or a Snap On Half Moon spanner CMX1113 to initially loosen the bolt. (Refer to the next step). Remove the lower securing bolt. Carefully remove the starter motor.
- The upper bolt may be removed (after loosening) using a 3/8 square drive 13 mm socket, extensions and U.J as shown.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the starter motor securing bolts to 35-48 Nm.
- Refit the steering rack as detailed in Operation 57.10.01. Refill the reservoir with the recommended fluid and bleed the steering system.
- Lower the ramp. Remove the protection sheets and close the engine compartment cover.
- Connect the battery and fit the battery cover. Reset the radio information and the clock.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...tor-r-i-69423/
Jim Lombardi
Last edited by jimlombardi; 07-13-2012 at 02:54 PM.
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Hi Boomer
Did you also see the install instruction? :
The JTIS manual also has the same exact instructions.
Jim Lombardi
Did you also see the install instruction? :
- Lower the ramp. Remove the protection sheets and close the engine compartment cover.
- Connect the battery and fit the battery cover. Reset the radio information and the clock.
The JTIS manual also has the same exact instructions.
Jim Lombardi
Last edited by jimlombardi; 07-13-2012 at 06:50 PM.
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Here is another forum thread where forum member TheBrightKnight was able to replace the starting motor without removing the steering rack (see post# 1):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ast-way-77394/
Jim Lombardi
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ast-way-77394/
Jim Lombardi
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When I checked the battery, it was 11.6 volts. Duh. The car sits over the winter (California mountains). When the roads are dry, I will take it out and run it around some just to warm up the tires and move the fluids around. Well, I suspect that I never fully charged the battery. And, of course, there is always some self-discharge. (I may get an AGM when I replace it since it does sit.)
Anyhow, simple first!
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hello bob, I need to know how to diagnos if this is my problem
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