Starter motor and relay?

Tiny
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Where is the starter motor and the relay for this car?
Friday, March 8th, 2013 AT 6:26 AM

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Tiny
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In the engine fuse junction box listed as R20 which is right below fuse 30.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, March 8th, 2013 AT 6:32 AM
Tiny
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Need to know where starter is located and how to remove and replace the starter?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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We need to know which engine you have in it there is no.5 l engine.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is a six cylinder engine in the 2003 S-type Jaguar. Sorry for the miss information. Will get back to you with correct liter size.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The starter is on right hand side or under intake manifold. If on right hand side will be on bottom near oil pan. We do not have a good picture of it. See pictures for removal and install is reverse of removal. The first picture shows O2 sensor on exhaust pipe you have either a 2.5L or 3.0L.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is a 3.0L six cylinder engine.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Must have bypassed each other, lol. I sent instructions when you disconnect battery you may need to reset your security system so the car will start. Have fun
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How do you reset security system so car will start?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have been struggling one or two days now on how to even get to the upper bolt holding my starter and don't see any way other than removal of engine.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You may not have to do it i'll send this link but not sure if Jaguar is covered or not in it. If not look online it should be pretty easy or if you have a handbook it will be in there.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi,

You listed the engine is a 4.0L but I don't show that as an option. I have a 3.0L and 4.2L with and without a supercharger. Can you confirm which engine you have?

I attached the process for removing it for these engines and it does not have you remove any other components, so it is possible. What tools are you using to try to get it off? Clearly you are using hand tools but is it just a wrench or are you using a socket and ratchet with extension, etc?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
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Hey,

Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken

Nice work HMAC300
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No. I thought better of it too stick to familiar grounds and let someone else do the job. Happy New Years and thanks for asking though.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How to Remove and replace starter? My understanding is the top bolt gives you problems to remove. Any suggestions on how I can make job easier for me?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It's a bit tight but a short wobble extension and stubby ratchet will help once you break it loose. It's a gear reduction unit with the rear bolt tucked in pretty good.

To remove you disconnect the batt. Neg. Then jack and stands to get it up in the air, remove the batt. Lead off the starter, then the start lead. Then the mount bolts. Starter will rotate down and out. Reverse to replace. Watch out when you put the leads back on, they are not hard to twist in the housing.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How many bolts are there?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2 The lower one is out in the open, the other one is tucked in behind the starter. The good thing is that starter is a small unit and easy to remove once the bolts are out. You can use a long extension and a universal to get at the top bolt.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 110000 miles

I am attempting to change the starter motor in the car. Looks like the nut at bottom of starter motor was welded by factor. This is the same nut/bolt that the negative cable was attached to. Is this normal?

I don't want to strip the bolt. Will not move.

Is there an easy way to get to the top bolt of starter with out taking most of the car a part?

Help, stuck
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

You must disconnect the battery first and then raise the car up safely.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

This guide will show you what you are in for when doing the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove electrical connector protective cover. Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_jag_79.jpg



Here is what it will be like on your car (below) Use a long extension and a universal to get at the top bolt.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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