Jaguar S-Type No Crank Starting Issue

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REHMAN
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Everything seems to work fine such as battery, starter. When I try to crank the car the dash board meters lights go dim as the battery would respond as it were low in power but rest of the lights work fine. It has happend few times before but on playing with key and gear stick it eventually cranked. Seems like on turning the ignition key, signal does not go to starter so it does not crank. It behave like if there was a sercurity switch. Previously with few tries I had been able to start my car but now it becoming more difficult to make it work. Please suggest.
Jul 16, 2006 at 6:16 AM
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YY
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Hello. Try asking your question on roadfly.com. There is a specific forum for your car and I found it helpful in getting questions answered. Hope this helps and good luck!
Jul 21, 2006 at 8:06 PM
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FSTRANGER302
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sounds like th shifter is out of adjustment, due to the shifter cable being stretched. you would lhave to go to the dealer to have it replaced and adjustded to proper postion hope it helps pat
Nov 17, 2006 at 11:17 PM

Suggested Repair

Have the shifter cable inspected, replaced if stretched, and adjusted so the shifter is in the correct position for the starter circuit.

Conversation Summary

The owner reports a Jaguar that sometimes will not crank even though the battery and starter appear fine. Dash gauges dim when cranking is attempted, and the car has previously started after manipulating the key and gear selector. An expert suggested the shifter is out of adjustment because the shifter cable is stretched and should be replaced and adjusted at a dealer.

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