Starter or solenoid?
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Starter or solenoid?
98 XK8 Coupe
Been sitting all winter due to excess snow and ice mostly but also because of they're oversalting the roads in a big way.
Had a thaw recently, battery is dead so I boosted it. Power comes on, everything works.. yay... attempt to start, little click and then fail. Tried again and another little click and fail. Let the battery charge a bit longer, again click and fail.
I was having problems with starting in the fall when the weather was cooler. After letting the engine run for a bit then parking to do my errands, it would easily start again. Also during the summer after a week or more sit. By problems I mean it stressed a bit to spring to life, took a little more coaxing than it probably should have.
Is my problem the starter or the solenoid or something else altogether? How much am I looking to replace the part?
Jared
Been sitting all winter due to excess snow and ice mostly but also because of they're oversalting the roads in a big way.
Had a thaw recently, battery is dead so I boosted it. Power comes on, everything works.. yay... attempt to start, little click and then fail. Tried again and another little click and fail. Let the battery charge a bit longer, again click and fail.
I was having problems with starting in the fall when the weather was cooler. After letting the engine run for a bit then parking to do my errands, it would easily start again. Also during the summer after a week or more sit. By problems I mean it stressed a bit to spring to life, took a little more coaxing than it probably should have.
Is my problem the starter or the solenoid or something else altogether? How much am I looking to replace the part?
Jared
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I can tell you right now that the battery is uncharged. Lost it's charge just after Christmas. I haven't been able to get to it due to the excess snow covering it, drifting around it and freezing the doors shut. I'm hoping to take care of it at some point this weekend now that the snow is gone.
I'll grab a battery tester tomorrow morning and head over.
I just find it strange that when I attempted the boost, everything else had power... my guages, transmission, headlights, hazards, signals, radio etc... the only thing that wouldn't engage was the starting sequence. I turned the key to ignition, power flicked for a second as something clicked or popped and that was it. Power stayed on. Tried again, same thing.
I'll grab a battery tester tomorrow morning and head over.
I just find it strange that when I attempted the boost, everything else had power... my guages, transmission, headlights, hazards, signals, radio etc... the only thing that wouldn't engage was the starting sequence. I turned the key to ignition, power flicked for a second as something clicked or popped and that was it. Power stayed on. Tried again, same thing.
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just find it strange that when I attempted the boost, everything else had power... my guages, transmission, headlights, hazards, signals, radio etc... the only thing that wouldn't engage was the starting sequence. I turned the key to ignition, power flicked for a second as something clicked or popped and that was it. Power stayed on. Tried again, same thing.
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Battery was the issue. Had less than 2 volts. Replaced it. Car clicked, stuttered, stammered and eventually spat. Engine whirled and whistled then eventually yawned to life. I let it idle for a few minutes to get some heat, and then I experienced an experience I never want to experience again... Pirelli P-Zeros on fresh snow and slush. But the car is running. Thank you to everyone for your help!
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Me too, but you could have posted some video of your snow drifting XK8. LOL
Next winter, disconnect the batt, or leave it on trickle charge.
IMHO, a batt is a batt, providing it meets the specs for the vehicle or better re, ah and cold cranking then it should get you running.
Unless I am mistaken, Jaguar do not make batteries.
Thermo is your man for this, he knows more about this field than I ever will.
Next winter, disconnect the batt, or leave it on trickle charge.
IMHO, a batt is a batt, providing it meets the specs for the vehicle or better re, ah and cold cranking then it should get you running.
Unless I am mistaken, Jaguar do not make batteries.
Thermo is your man for this, he knows more about this field than I ever will.
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