Starting problem
Hi
I have a 98 XJ, 4 litre, 6 cyl, automatic. Until recently it started when I turned the key. In the last week it's developed a starting problem, it turns over and over and eventually catches and then runs and drives fine. Seems to me like it's not getting fuel on start up, tank is full, so I was thinking maybe the fuel pump. I was thinking the fuel filter may need replacing, but read somewhere else online that it doesn't have a fuel filter(??). I've let the coolant run low, so maybe the engine is overheated (temp gauge isn't reliable), but the problem still exists first thing in the morning.
Any ideas on what the problem may be would be appreciated.
Thanks
I have a 98 XJ, 4 litre, 6 cyl, automatic. Until recently it started when I turned the key. In the last week it's developed a starting problem, it turns over and over and eventually catches and then runs and drives fine. Seems to me like it's not getting fuel on start up, tank is full, so I was thinking maybe the fuel pump. I was thinking the fuel filter may need replacing, but read somewhere else online that it doesn't have a fuel filter(??). I've let the coolant run low, so maybe the engine is overheated (temp gauge isn't reliable), but the problem still exists first thing in the morning.
Any ideas on what the problem may be would be appreciated.
Thanks
Last edited by choptrees; May 16, 2010 at 12:44 PM. Reason: Updated details
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