Car will not turnover

Tiny
CALVIN FOBBS
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  • 1996 JAGUAR XJ6
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 181,337 MILES
After leaving the lights on the battery drained. Charged battery now it will not start.
Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 9:14 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does anything happen when you turn the key?
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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No. Dash comes on hear everything working, but when I turn key on nothing happens. No click no nothing
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like one of two things has happened. Either the security system is engaged which you will be able to tell by a flashing red light on the dash when you are trying to start it. Or you have a starter motor that has gone out.

Here is a guide the will show you how to test the trigger wire with a test light:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

If the starter is found to be bad, here is guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when changing the starter out:

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

You will need to raise the car safely.

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, November 9th, 2017 AT 12:03 PM

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