Car was low on gas when parked, now will not start

MRSSTRAWBERRY13

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1998 JAGUAR XJ8

V8, automatic, 80,000 miles.

My car was running fine, great the last time I drove it. I was running low on gas so I decided to wait until the morning to get some gas. The next day the car would not start, I added $5.00 worth of gas and it still would not start. All it does is turn over at a steady speed. I was told it could be my timing, is this true?

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FSTRANGER302

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Hello, it is true it could be a timing concern. But I actually think the fuel pump is bad in the car. Should have some one check the fuel pressure. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can offer any more info

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Saturday, January 19th, 2008 AT 1:06 PM

BERRYTC

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1998 JAGUAR XJ8

My wife recently parked her car listed above Vanden Plas in the garage with the gas gauge showing below the "reserve" mark. We left town for a few days in another car, and the next time she tried to start her car, it would not start. We added 5 gal of gas to the tank and tried to start it again with no success. The car ran fine before this. I have checked the inertia switch and it is fine. I also checked the fuses for the fuel pump, etc. And they are also OK. The engine turns over with the starter, but will not start. I have not yet disconnected the fuel lines to check for fuel flow or checked the spark, as I am hoping there may be a simpler fix or check I can do. Any advice? Thank you.

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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)

FSTRANGER302

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Hello, sounds like the fuel pump went bad. I would first try and disconnecting battery for 5 minutes and if the car starts great. If it does not then pull the fuel lines and turn the key on. Good luck

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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)