If it weren't 2500 miles away I'd be there..
Cars for Sale: 2003 Jaguar XJR in Santa Ynez, CA 93460: Sedan Details - 415703417 - Autotrader

 

Be worth flying out and driving it home (with a few extra days leeway if it doesn't start)

 

We have seen this car before; belongs to a forum member. Memory, which is failing, starting problem was a key that needed reprogramming?

 

The wife would kill me if I bought another non-running car.
Especially one 2500 miles away..
"There are things that need to be done around here you know"...

 

Hmm, (strokes chin pondering) lol.

 

867.1 miles away.

If I still had my car trailer, it would be tempting.

 

My bet is one failed pump and one iffy pump.

If it starts, don't turn it off until home.

 

+1

That's certainly top of my list of possible culprits.

Here's the Ad because the thread will still be here long after the Autotrader link has disappeared.




If it does belong to a member, I hope they have another go at fixing it rather than give it away for the that price.

Graham

 

Ugh! It is only a two hour drive for me! But I already have an '03 XJR. Do I need another XJR??? A Xmas present for me perhaps? I bet you the coolant temperature sensor went bad, which is why the hard starting. A cheap fix, hehe....

 

I'm due in Torrance Ca. in the new year, Hmm once again lol.

 

Sounds like an easy quick flip for someone close.

 

+1 temp sensor (not sure where it sits on the SC model), really easy repair if that is the case.

 

It is mounted on the coolant aluminum crossover pipe and is on top of the engine front and center. It is got to be the easiest engine part to replace on a Jag!

 

The plot thickens, my associate in Ca. is going to inspect it Monday. He is fairly familiar w/ this era of X308s so this will hopefully shed some light on this mysterious cat lol.

 

I couldn't find anyone closer than 4 hrs away.
I did get a quote on shipping today.. $1339 door to door.
Keep us updated King. If you don't do I just may..
But I also have my eye's on a running car...

 

Roger that.

 

Subscribed. Man, I love these threads ...

 

Found another ad shows passenger side.
2003 Jaguar XJR - $2499 (Santa Ynez) - Santa barbara - classifieds - reachoo.com

 

Local car a few minutes away for me if you want me to check it out.....Just got a free XK8 so not really in the market for another project : ) Although I see King Charles is already on it anyway.

 

Don't be discouraged, my guy's Monday is tentative & subject to change.