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Old 03-28-2011, 08:02 PM
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Can't figure out why my xj wont start sometimes I thought it might be the starter but its not? Any suggestions
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starter just turns the motor over fuel air and spark starts it ,explain more in detail
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Well the engine turns over sometimes then other times it makes a clicking noise and doesn't turn over
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If you're sure it isn't the starter, the next thing I'd do is cap/rotor/wires. Mine intermittently started and then just one day didn't, $60 later and some new parts and she fires right up.
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Originally Posted by XJGirl23
If you're sure it isn't the starter, the next thing I'd do is cap/rotor/wires. Mine intermittently started and then just one day didn't, $60 later and some new parts and she fires right up.
Alright. thank you for the help ill try that n see if that works
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