Hi guys,

My XJ is not starting from time to time due to an issue that has definitely to do with the NSS (starts always and without any issues when I bypass the NSS using a piece of wire to short the contacts in the connector in the engine bay).

Hence I cleaned the NSS as described in many online threads, (albeit it wasn't dirty at all inside and the springs worked fine) reinstalled it and everything worked fine for a few weeks.

However, now I have the same issue again: will not start from time to time. Starts then sometimes after moving around the shift stick, and if that doesn't work, I have to short the contacts as described above, then it starts without any issues.

Here is my question:
May it be that the NSS is somehow damaged, something that can not be appreciated when the NSS is taken apart? Or may there exist another reason?

The point is: Should I buy a new NSS, albeit I can't see why this one should not work?

Thanks for feedback,

Peter

clean the under-hood connections, I had the same problem and saved myself a lot of money.

You mention cleaning it, but not adjusting it.....? Besides checking the connections as mentioned, do the reverse lights work?

I adjusted the NSS x-times and I also cleaned the connections under the hood,
I guess a cable of the wiring might be broken. I fear I have to buy a new one to definitely figure it out...

Hm, the reverse lights - I did not always check these when it did not start, but when I checked them, when it would not start, then then they did not work. When it starts they work, thats what I know for sure. I don't think its due to adjustment - I did that a few times - and then it always worked fine - why should it first be aligned fine, and then after a few days be mis-aligned?

Last question:
I found new aftermarket NSSs in price range from $50 (eBay) - $100 ("Crown") and $200 ("Replacement") - are these really quality differences or can I just go with the cheapest?

THanks
Peter

I adjusted the NSS x-times and I also cleaned the connections under the hood,
I guess a cable of the wiring might be broken. I fear I have to buy a new one to definitely figure it ou...

Last question:
I found new aftermarket NSSs in price range from $50 (eBay) - $100 ("Crown") and $200 ("Replacement") - are these really quality differences or can I just go with the cheapest?

THanks
Peter