XK8 Won't Start
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XK8 Won't Start
Hi,
I recently replaced my battery in my 2000 XK8 Coupe following a long period of the vehicle left standing. However, the vehicle will now not start. The first time I tried it, all my electrics decided to freak out with interior lights flashing intermittently and the windscreen wipers going, despite the stalk being in the off position.
I've tried rebooting the ECU and now every time I turn the ignition key to II all the warnings come up on the display. I've also checked every fuse and they're all ok. When I turn the ignition key nothing happens and after a couple of attempts an audible 'beep' comes on for about 10 seconds.
Any ideas?
I recently replaced my battery in my 2000 XK8 Coupe following a long period of the vehicle left standing. However, the vehicle will now not start. The first time I tried it, all my electrics decided to freak out with interior lights flashing intermittently and the windscreen wipers going, despite the stalk being in the off position.
I've tried rebooting the ECU and now every time I turn the ignition key to II all the warnings come up on the display. I've also checked every fuse and they're all ok. When I turn the ignition key nothing happens and after a couple of attempts an audible 'beep' comes on for about 10 seconds.
Any ideas?
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Thanks gatekeeper,
Just tried that but unfortunately, still experiencing the same problem - it's cycling through all the faults on the onboard computer which I understand it does until you re-programme the codes following a reboot. Nothing happens when I turn the ignition to start.
Just tried that but unfortunately, still experiencing the same problem - it's cycling through all the faults on the onboard computer which I understand it does until you re-programme the codes following a reboot. Nothing happens when I turn the ignition to start.
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I am not sure if you are aware, but the car actually has five fuseboxes: One on each side of the dashboard, one in the trunk and two in the engine compartment. There is a small one in the engine compartment near the ECU, which is under the cover near the windshield on the passenger side. A lot of people are not aware of this one.
Find this small fusebox and check in particular fuses # 3 and #5. If those are OK, go ahead and check all the fuses in this box.
Also, on the driver's side of the dashboard please recheck fuses #5 and #18 carefully.
Find this small fusebox and check in particular fuses # 3 and #5. If those are OK, go ahead and check all the fuses in this box.
Also, on the driver's side of the dashboard please recheck fuses #5 and #18 carefully.
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sfl602 (02-18-2015)
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If fuse #3 blew, that strongly suggests an issue with the starter solenoid and possibly damage to the stater relay as a result.
Do you have the relay diagram ? You might try swapping the starter relay with a less important one, like one of the wiper relays. I would caution that if the starter solenoid is shorted it could damage this relay also.
Do you have the relay diagram ? You might try swapping the starter relay with a less important one, like one of the wiper relays. I would caution that if the starter solenoid is shorted it could damage this relay also.
Last edited by WhiteXKR; 02-18-2015 at 10:31 AM.
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Have had this problem intermittently for several years. Happened last week,
All indicators lights everything works won't turn over.
Got 10 beeps every time the key was turned on, No Trac, No ASC, Transmission Fault, Engine Fail Safe. This has happened time and time again, wait 15 minutes and it starts, might be fine for months, weeks or days never know.
I did try to sync the OBD11 but would not link. Been 3 days and all is working fine. Did link the scanner, no codes.
And we still just love these cars.
All indicators lights everything works won't turn over.
Got 10 beeps every time the key was turned on, No Trac, No ASC, Transmission Fault, Engine Fail Safe. This has happened time and time again, wait 15 minutes and it starts, might be fine for months, weeks or days never know.
I did try to sync the OBD11 but would not link. Been 3 days and all is working fine. Did link the scanner, no codes.
And we still just love these cars.
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sfl602 (02-18-2015)
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I am not understanding your statement here. Have you attempted to read the codes with a OBDII code reader? If you have could you post the codes?
Thanks gatekeeper,
Just tried that but unfortunately, still experiencing the same problem - it's cycling through all the faults on the onboard computer which I understand it does until you re-programme the codes following a reboot. Nothing happens when I turn the ignition to start.
Just tried that but unfortunately, still experiencing the same problem - it's cycling through all the faults on the onboard computer which I understand it does until you re-programme the codes following a reboot. Nothing happens when I turn the ignition to start.
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