Having starter issues with my 97 Jaguar xj6. Sounds like the bendix so I took out starter and had it checked at 2 auto parts stores and it shows good.

The horns themselves, as well as the electrical relays, can often be replaced with a standard ones from one of the auto parts stores. If parts are not available for the horn switch, An different switch, again from the parts store, can be installed or one obtained for a salvage yard.

If battery and starter are good and it cllicks one each time you turn the switch, the starter relay / solenoid is malfunctioining.

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Charlie

Assuming the battery has a full charge, the likely culprit is the bendix on your starter. Nowadays, its usually easier to replace the entire starter rather that replacing just the bendix.

Now, having said this....take the starter off and have it checked at a major chain auto parts store. Most (if not all) will perform this test for free.

Hmm..... sounds like ur starter runs but the bendix drive is not engaging?

Do u hear any clicking noise? before that sounds were produce?

Possibile ignition control module problem Check for spark when problem occurs No spark.. Follow wires from distributor to icm box. Open box and you will find a gerneral motors ignition module. Remove module and have tested at local parts store. Replace if bad. Jaguar wants over $300.00 for IGNITION AMPLIFIER UNIT. You should get gm module for under 50 bucks.

check starter relay. should be located on firewall. sounds like bad starter

the bendix may have gone bad. take the starter off and take it to an auto parts store such as auto zone they can test it.

these things are notorius for having weak oil pumps. get one through Carquest auto parts. They can get OEM part through their World Pac division for 1/2 price of Jaguar. Alot of people say the heck with it and put Chevy 350 in it's place( It's a popular thing), and they love it that way.

Please buy trans-x from autozone or which ever parts store and put in transmission. I had the same problem, used trans-x and its been three years...goodluck

Have you checked the alternator? The alternator may not be charging the battery. With engine running, check the voltage at the battery (it should be ~14V). If it's less than that, your battery won't charge properly. You can take your alternator to auto store to have it load tested also to be sure. Sometime alternator issues don't show up until it gets hot. Defective alternators have also been known to drain the battery after the car has stopped.