Engine will not consistently start?

Tiny
KELLIECOFFEY
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  • 1999 JAGUAR XJR
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
Hello, my 1999 Jaguar XJR will not consistently start. If I get out of the car and the key fob will not automatically lock the doors and I have to manually lock them--I know when I return the car will not start without a jump. When I attempt to start the car, the windshield wipers try to come on but can only move a few positions and stop in the middle of the windshield. The lights dim on and off, the seat makes clicking sounds like it is trying to move into position but can't. It even sounds like the blinker is trying to make blinking noises. It has been in for a complete service--new spark plugs, battery checked and new wires put on, corrosion removed. Of course the problem appeared solved only to reappear a day after coming home from the dealer. It will then only start with a jump. Help!
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 12:19 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Replace the battery. Check for power drain
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 7:45 PM
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KEN L
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It sounds like you have a defective battery or alternator which is not charging the battery, Here is a guide to check the alternator and how to replace it if it fails the test. You will need to jump it to get it going for the test.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes

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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 8:59 AM

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