Car will not turnover

1996 JAGUAR XJ6
181,337 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CALVIN FOBBS
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After leaving the lights on the battery drained. Charged battery now it will not start.
Nov 6, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does anything happen when you turn the key?
Nov 6, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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CALVIN FOBBS
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No..dash comes on hear everything working, but when i turn key on nothing happens..no click no nothing
Nov 6, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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It sounds like one of two things has happened. Either the security system is engaged which you will be able to tell by a flashing red light on the dash when you are trying to start it. Or you have a starter motor that has gone out.

Here is a guide the will show you how to test the trigger wire with a test light:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

If the starter is found to be bad, here is guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when changing the starter out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

You will need to raise the car safely.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 9, 2017 at 12:03 PM