If any one can help. My 1999 xj8 vdp wont start. when I hold down the key I get a single "click". Some times If I hold the key down in the start position longer than nessary it may start the car. Mostly not.

Submitted by talburkett@gmail.com on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 18:54

Check the battery terminals and starter motor connections before jumping into something more complicated to find the problem. Could also be a starter motor solenoid or relay.
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