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XJ GODS HELP!! JUST PUSHED MY XJ OVER A MILE TO GET HOME....

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by texashardcore, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. texashardcore

    texashardcore New Member

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    So process of elimination tells me to think about last thing I did to my XJ, I noticed the Tac cable running into my engine was leaking so I ordered a replacement o ring and switched it out, now I must have done something wrong because the tac was making a winding sound, and after about a mile I decided to turn around and not chance it and it shut off, wouldnt restart, even tried push starting wont fire, what have I done?????

    Anything will be greatly appreciated!!!!
     
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  2. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Re: XJ GODS HELP!! JUST PUSHED MY XJ OVER A MILE TO GET HOME

    I'd be looking at something to do with either Fuel delivery or Ignition. I doubt the Tach Cable has anything to do with the Bike not firing-up.

    Do the usual tests:
    Spark
    Fuel
    Fuses
    Ignition Switch and Kill Switch ...

    Look for a short or some reason that the bike might not be getting gas.

    It could be as simple as the Vacuum Line slipping-off the Manifold.
    The Ignition Circuit could be open if you still have an OEM Fuse Panel.

    See if it has Spark?
    We'll go from there.
     
    RickCoMatic, Jul 2, 2008
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    Re: XJ GODS HELP!! JUST PUSHED MY XJ OVER A MILE TO GET HOME

    I did that once. I was mad at myself later. heh.
     
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    Thats why you're the man Rick!! checked fuses, there was problem, running strong again...

    THANKS!!
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Buy some spare fuses and keep them with the bike until you can sort-out what's making the fuse blow.

    Don't get caught having to push it home because you didn't have a spare fuse or two.
     
    RickCoMatic, Jul 2, 2008
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    if you did a tach cable you were in the wires around the steering neck and behind the headlight, thats a real good place for a pinched wire or the insulation to rub thru
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    now your the man to answer a burning question
    would you rather push a yamaha or ride a harley ? :)
     
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    forever push a yamaha! American bikes= no dice for me
     
    texashardcore, Jul 3, 2008
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    ok there it is, it's official
    just remember to cover the badges if it's daylight :)
     
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    Not exactly. The tach cable on the 550 Maxim is stand alone and pretty much goes straight from the engine to the tachometer. There is no wiring to disturb. Especially if you are only changing the seal at the engine side.
     
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