Never an issue then boom, engine won't turn over
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Never an issue then boom, engine won't turn over
Just took delivery of my 03 XK8 (37k) from TX to OH 2 months ago. I have been starting and driving with zero issues once or twice a week before I put up for winter. I start it up today (after a couple weeks) and drive a few miles to a friends house and a couple minutes later go to start it up and nothing but a click under hood. Everything boots up OK, steering wheel assumes position etc but starter will not engage...just a click under hood. I tried numerous times within 5 minutes to start to no avail. I shut all current draws down, radio, blower, etc and waited a few minutes and it started right up.
Not sure how old the battery is (looks to have been in there awhile) but could a failing intermittent cell in the battery cause this behavior?
Any thoughts much appreciated
Not sure how old the battery is (looks to have been in there awhile) but could a failing intermittent cell in the battery cause this behavior?
Any thoughts much appreciated
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I had a similar problem on this past Sunday, but I lost all electrical power to everything.
I wiggled the cable ends on the battery to get home, then cleaned the Battery Terminals and Cable Ends.
Problem solved!
If the battery checks out good, it may just be a bad connection at the battery or maybe at the starter.
I wiggled the cable ends on the battery to get home, then cleaned the Battery Terminals and Cable Ends.
Problem solved!
If the battery checks out good, it may just be a bad connection at the battery or maybe at the starter.
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