1985 Jaguar won't start!
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1985 Jaguar won't start!
I just had new hoses and belts put on my car. The battery was getting low and only have 68 cranking amps left. I bought a new battery and the car tries to turn over but wont start. I can smell fuel when I try. I found a mystery hose unplugged and that might be the problem why it wont start. It comes off of a t-line and I dont know where it goes too. I have attached a photo link
Also, before all this happened I was told the car was running rich, When it first started up it run rough on idle and had black smoke when I gave it gas to keep it running.
I am so fed up with this car, it needs new rotors and brakes and one mechanic said it would take 12 hours for the back end alone. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I can't find any schematics for where this hose goes, I have a baby on the way and really can't afford to sink anymore $$ into the car but its my only source of transport
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...01214-1349.jpg
Also, before all this happened I was told the car was running rich, When it first started up it run rough on idle and had black smoke when I gave it gas to keep it running.
I am so fed up with this car, it needs new rotors and brakes and one mechanic said it would take 12 hours for the back end alone. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I can't find any schematics for where this hose goes, I have a baby on the way and really can't afford to sink anymore $$ into the car but its my only source of transport
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...01214-1349.jpg
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That hose goes to the climate control system. Look in the area below the battery for the mating hose and/or look between the back of the engine, right side, and the firewall.
Sounds like the engine is flooding. A fuel pressure test is in order to determine if the regulator is working. Also, remove the vacuum hose from the regulator and see if any raw fuel dribbles out.
The coolant temp sensor can cause over fueling as well. Remove the connector and jump the terminals inside with a paper clip. Post back if anything changes. Also, examine the temp sensor connectors carefully for damage/corrosion.
Here's some more reading which might help:
http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/xjfaq/efirich.html
http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/xjfaq/nostarts3.htm
Post back for more details, if needed
Cheers
DD
Sounds like the engine is flooding. A fuel pressure test is in order to determine if the regulator is working. Also, remove the vacuum hose from the regulator and see if any raw fuel dribbles out.
The coolant temp sensor can cause over fueling as well. Remove the connector and jump the terminals inside with a paper clip. Post back if anything changes. Also, examine the temp sensor connectors carefully for damage/corrosion.
Here's some more reading which might help:
http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/xjfaq/efirich.html
http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/xjfaq/nostarts3.htm
Post back for more details, if needed
Cheers
DD
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Got the car to run for a little bit, but it stalls. Put brand new spark plugs in and within 1 minute the plugs were black and sooty. Currently the car will only start with the gas pedal down before ignition.
I had someone wanting to buy the car, he offered $1000 for it if i could get it running, I have it listed for $3500 The body has rust only on by the front window and the under carriage is excellent. He told me someone else was selling the same model year for $4000 and that my car was in much much better shape, that made me wonder why offer $1000 lol just venting on that last paragraph here is what the car looks like, i think its snazzy! Does anyone think he was trying to rip me off or should I have taken the offer of $1000?
I guess now to figure out if I need a new fuel regulator?
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I had someone wanting to buy the car, he offered $1000 for it if i could get it running, I have it listed for $3500 The body has rust only on by the front window and the under carriage is excellent. He told me someone else was selling the same model year for $4000 and that my car was in much much better shape, that made me wonder why offer $1000 lol just venting on that last paragraph here is what the car looks like, i think its snazzy! Does anyone think he was trying to rip me off or should I have taken the offer of $1000?
I guess now to figure out if I need a new fuel regulator?
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