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1988 jaguar xj6 engine turns over it wants to start and at times run for a few seconds

Anonymous Jan 20, 2009

Mine does this also. Starts right away and shuts off after maybe 10 seconds running.

The car is on a steep slope. Should this make a difference?

Where is the fuel inertia cut off switch?
renpc53 Feb 05, 2009

I have the sameprolem with my 83' Jaguar XJ6. Starts but suddenly stops after few seconds. Appreciates further solutions.

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Hi
Sounds like fuel.
Check fuel inertia cut off switch is pushed down for on.?
Check for fuel pressure to the engine.
Sure your fuel is not water contaminated ?
Possibly the flow meter is faulty, or has an air leaks on the hose going to the inlet manifold.
I see you posted this on the 14th Dec O8 so perhaps you have it running OK by now ?
Good Luck !
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