cmor

So I get off work this morning, stop by a store on the way home and my 2001 xj won't start. The first attempt yielded a couple of cranks, but even those died off. Now, it won't crank at all. I still have power, just won't start.

I've looked through to other threads for advice but ideas seem a little off from my situation. Should I go after the starter, check connections, the usual? Or could it be something else?

Yeah, I ditched it in the parking lot and hoofed it home. Thankfully, it was only about a mile.

Thanks in advance.

storm101

If there is no click or anything, start by popping the shifter around, and trying to crank again, very well could be your NSS up to no good!

fishtaconc

This^ also try puting it in neutral if it starts then clean and or replace NSS look in the write up section for how to

cmor

Thanks guys! I tried your suggestions, but to no avail. I ended up replacing the starter. I gave it a couple whacks w/ a hammer and it tried to crank. My buddy confirmed the starter diagnosis.

I'm back on the road now, waiting to see what breaks next...