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Jaguar X-Type - NOT STARTING - G66

2002 jag x type petrol auto..wont start, tried jump leads but battery seems ok. ie all lights, dash, radio etc come on like blackpool illuminations. But the car wont start..instead a very audible clicking sound then a whirring sound when ignition switched off. I should mention outside temperature is somewhere between -12c & -15c !

Any ideas please?

Jaguar X-Type - NOT STARTING - dadbif
Sounds like starter solenoid clicking, battery could be low even though the dash lights up. Try jump leads or another battery.
Jaguar X-Type - NOT STARTING - Collos25

You say you have tried jump leads,I suggest you try again only this time get someone to hit the starter repeatedly with something heavy if this does not work then its either the starter solonoid or the actual starter itself.To test the starter you will have disconnect the starter to remove it then reconnect it try and start the car and look to see if the bendix is operating thats the bit on the end of the shaft it should fly up the shaft.

Jaguar X-Type - NOT STARTING - G66

Thanks guys, battery recharged and car running, but I'll get diagnostic test done to find out why battery has been low twice in last 10 days. A warning light should come on if not charging while running. Maybe new battery required.