1991 Jaguar XJ6 sometimes crank sometimes nothing

Tiny
DEBRY1MIL
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  • 1991 JAGUAR XJ6
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 69,800 MILES
When I try to start my car sometime it will turn over, but most times it will not, not even a crank. I put a knew battery. I checked the ignition on relay (fine) When I jiggle the key it will make the instrument on the dash board lights up and flicker like crazy but no crank. I have an antitheft alarm, I believe it is aftermarket, I believe it may have something to do with my problem. Also I purchased a new ignition switch which I was going to replace this weekend. Please help with any advise that may get me back on the road of recovery.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 AT 8:54 AM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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I think you may be on the right track. Anytime you jiggle your ignition and the lights start blinking you have a problem. Before I say its your starter. You should go ahead and put the new ignition in and we'll take it from there.
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 AT 10:13 AM

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