Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 SE D - Very sluggish to start - just like battery dying

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Sat 27 Jun 2015 13:14
Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 SE D - Very sluggish to start - just like battery dying - sharfrs51

With no prior signs of battery losing power the car on first start did not start, just like a dead battery. After a few seconds I tried again and after a very slouggish start the starter motor began turning and eventually the negine fired.

I put the battery on an 8 Amp fast charge but after 4 hours the charger was still showing a 'Battery poor condition' light and only 90% charged. Starting the car was just the same very sluggish.

As the battery was the original I replaced it with an 85 AmpHour unit. This I also fully charged before use. However exactly the same when trying to start.

Any ideas please. PS the car is otherwise in very good condition with no signs of engine issues at all.

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Sat 27 Jun 2015 13:49
Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 SE D - Very sluggish to start - just like battery dying - Quicksilver

How aboyt checking the connections? The earth to the engine and chassis would be my first point of inspection.

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Mon 29 Jun 2015 13:39
Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 SE D - Very sluggish to start - just like battery dying - Peter.N.

Failing that you may find the starter motor is failing.

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Mon 29 Jun 2015 14:53
Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 SE D - Very sluggish to start - just like battery dying - Gibbo_Wirral

What about the cabling to the starter? Does it all look OK? Same with alternator wiring.

Edited by Gibbo_Wirral on 29/06/2015 at 14:54

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?