Dave Sutherby

Abbas Sorry for not getting back earlier. I took my car in for some rear suspension, bushes and brakes etc and got them to run tests on the starting issue. They couldn't find anything wrong but they did change the "fuel filter" and suggested if it doesn't improve then said we should check, clean maybe replace injectors.In the meantime the chief mechanic suggested could be worth adding some injector cleaner to the diesel when I next fill up. So I took a look at online reviews and went for Wynns Diesel Injector cleaner that I bought at Halfords, long story short just about gone through the tank of diesel and I haven't had any issues with starting in fact motor is running really sweet,

Sorry Abbas I haven't visited site recently. I am taking my car in for some bits and pieces to be done and will get them to run a diagnostic check to see what they come up with. The Jag dealer near me has a good senior mechanic and has been working on Jag's for 20 plus years so hopefully it won't be the first time he has seen this problem. I only have 56,000 miles on the clock and also spoke to a friend of mine who has a 2008 XF that is having a very similar issue and has a 2.7 diesel so hopefully it is an engine "blow through" that is needed, especially if your guy thinks it it is fuel related. I will let you know what happens.

Hi Abbas I am having exactly the same issue and have owned my XJ for 5 years without any such problems. I thought could be a glow plugs issue but at a cost of £550 to have replaced at a Jag dealer I would quite obviously hope that there is an easier less expensive fix. Did you overcome your problem with a battery connection clean up, or was it something else? Best Dave

Hi everyone just introducing myself as this is my first time on the owners club. I found the club because I have owned Jags for quite a few years BUT I have never had the problem that I am currently experiencing with my 2008 XJ Sovereign. Basically on occasions it struggles to start and seems to be getting worse. I thought that I might be having a glow plug issue as it is a diesel but am hearing that it isn't an uncommon fault and maybe caused by Parking Sensor or poor battery connections. I really don't want to go down the glow plug route as seems hellish expensive having been quoted £550 to supply and fit, somewhat excessive to the equivalent to set of plugs on a petrol car. Has anyone else had the same starting issues that has been sorted out? Thanks Dave