2000 XK8 won't start after 3 month storage
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2000 XK8 won't start after 3 month storage
After storing the car for 3 months, XK8 will not start.
Here is what I know:
Getting spark
Battery is strong
No Fuel pressure
Not getting power to fuel pump relay or fuse #7.
Relay and fuse test ok.
Car cranks but no start
Could be bad pump but I would like to be sure before I buy one. I've been told that these cars have problems with fuel sensors. Being that pump is not getting power, could be an electrical problem.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
-Anthony
Here is what I know:
Getting spark
Battery is strong
No Fuel pressure
Not getting power to fuel pump relay or fuse #7.
Relay and fuse test ok.
Car cranks but no start
Could be bad pump but I would like to be sure before I buy one. I've been told that these cars have problems with fuel sensors. Being that pump is not getting power, could be an electrical problem.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
-Anthony
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Every year this time we get a rash of fuel problems as cars come out of storage. The pumps do not like sitting idle for months. I would suggest that if you could hit it with a rubber hammer it would start pumping again.
I restore old Volvo's which have an out-of-tank pump just like the in-tank one and the first thing you do is hit it and it starts pumping again until you leave it idle for a couple months.
Unfortunately, the same type pump on the Jaguar is beyond the reach of a hammer and after you have spent the time or money to get it out the only reasonable thing to do is to replace it.
I restore old Volvo's which have an out-of-tank pump just like the in-tank one and the first thing you do is hit it and it starts pumping again until you leave it idle for a couple months.
Unfortunately, the same type pump on the Jaguar is beyond the reach of a hammer and after you have spent the time or money to get it out the only reasonable thing to do is to replace it.
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You have 2 fuses to the pump and this link will help you also for the relay swap it with another relay.
Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
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I noticed from a previous post you have an '03. It has a different type of fuel system and this particular problem is not typical.
I suggest you put your model info in your signature so people can be as helpful as possible.
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