Turned Key. CLUNK. Pause. Engine started as normal.
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Turned Key. CLUNK. Pause. Engine started as normal.
Turned key, heard a loud clunk, then a silence for a second, and then engine cranked and fired right up, like usual.
Any idea what could be the issue? Starter going bad? Is that a hard repair on the XJ ?
Any idea what could be the issue? Starter going bad? Is that a hard repair on the XJ ?
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try really cleaning and tightening batt terminals,any connection there
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You may want to remove the starter and examine the Bendix shaft to see if it's galled or dirty. A little grease on the shaft may help. If it's galled replace the starter.
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