Cranks but will not stay started

1997 JAGUAR XJ6
133,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LISA JOY RILEY
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Car cranks but only starts sporadically then shuts off in a moment. Am i supposed to be pressing on the brake while i crank it? Tried new battery and adding gas.
Apr 3, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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Yes, you need to press the brake pedal when starting it. So are you having problems cranking it or when it starts it shuts off? Can you shoot me video of what it is doing and upload it here so I do not have to guess?

Cheers, Ken
Apr 5, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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LISA JOY RILEY
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Thanks. Car has now started and is running okay, now the engine overheat light is lit up. The gauge with the arrow is working along side it. But of course does not read 'hot'. I am thinking the temperature sensor/sending unit may be at fault?
Apr 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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It sure sounds like it and they had problem with these sensors all the time. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Here is the location for your car.

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Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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