Jaguar XJ Car Starter Repair at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(67)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(67)

Car Starter Repair Service

How much does a Car Starter Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Jaguar XJ Car Starter Repair is $640 with $500 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2012 Jaguar XJV8-5.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1405.00Shop/Dealer Price$1726.50 - $2670.75
2013 Jaguar XJV6-3.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1440.51Shop/Dealer Price$1768.72 - $2743.05
2016 Jaguar XJV8-5.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1440.51Shop/Dealer Price$1768.79 - $2743.16
2013 Jaguar XJV8-5.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1440.51Shop/Dealer Price$1768.78 - $2743.16
2011 Jaguar XJV8-5.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1395.99Shop/Dealer Price$1716.82 - $2660.56
2010 Jaguar XJV8-5.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1145.99Shop/Dealer Price$1400.99 - $2154.73
2015 Jaguar XJV6-3.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1440.51Shop/Dealer Price$1768.82 - $2743.23
2018 Jaguar XJV8-5.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1469.71Shop/Dealer Price$1795.57 - $2768.13
Show example Jaguar XJ Car Starter Repair prices

What's a car starter motor and how does it work?

The starter motor is a powerful, compact electric motor that will turn a car’s engine over at about 200 RPM in order to start the engine. The starter is at the terminus of a circuit that includes the battery, the ignition switch, a neutral safety switch, relays and fuses.

When you turn the ignition key to start, or press the start button in some vehicles, the starter circuit is completed and the starter will run. Most starters have a small pinion gear that engages a larger ring gear on the flywheel when the starter is powered on. The pinion gear turns the engine flywheel at about 200 RPM. Since the flywheel is directly connected to the crankshaft, all engine components will then turn in sync and the engine starts.

Starter

When to replace the starter?

Starters are relatively durable but most will eventually fail in one or more of the following ways:

  • Intermittent operation of the starter. Starters can develop bad spots on the armature which will cause intermittent operation. This causes the starter to work sometimes and other times when you turn the key nothing happens.
  • Starter turns too slowly. Internal electrical and mechanical faults can cause the starter to draw too much current and in some cases the current drawn will exceed what the battery can supply. A consequence is the engine may not start as rapidly.
  • Unusual noises on starting. If you hear any type of grinding or other unusual noise while starting the engine, that should be investigated as the noise could reflect an internal starter failure or the noise could be due to pinion gear failure or flywheel ring gear damage.
  • Starter doesn’t function when turning the key. In some cases, the first symptom of a starter malfunction is a complete failure of the starter motor. This happens when you turn the ignition key to start the car, the starter motor does not function at all.

How do mechanics repair the starter?

  • If the starter is determined to be faulty, the battery must be disconnected prior to commencing any work. Once the battery is disconnected, the wiring to the starter is disconnected.
  • Starters are bolted to the engine block or the transmission case. Generally, there are two bolts. The procedure to access the starter varies across car models and can require removal, or lowering, of other vehicle components.
  • Once the starter is removed and a new starter is installed, the mounting bolts are tightened to the OEM factory torque specifications, the electrical connections are cleaned and re-attached to the starter and the starter is tested to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a starter problem?

Once a vehicle engine is running, the starter is not in use. However, if you know that the starter is malfunctioning or working intermittently, you may be left stranded if you turn the engine off and the starter doesn’t function when restarting the engine. Should you know or suspect a problem with the starter, it is best to have the problem repaired to avoid being left stranded.

When replacing a faulty starter keep in mind:

  • Prior to replacing the starter, simple diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure that the problem is a faulty starter versus a weak battery, faulty neutral start switch, or other faulty electrical component in the starter motor circuit.
  • Starters draw large amounts of current from the battery, much more than any other electrically powered device in your car. This makes it important that the electrical connections to the battery are inspected, cleaned, and tightened as necessary. Cables to the starter should also be inspected for corrosion and replaced as needed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Jaguar mechanics

Real customer reviews from Jaguar owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(67)

Rating Summary
64
1
1
0
1
64
1
1
0
1

Luis

5 years of experience
302 reviews
Luis
5 years of experience
Jaguar XJ V8-5.0L - Starter - Richmond, Virginia
Great service

James

24 years of experience
130 reviews
James
24 years of experience
Jaguar XJ V6-3.0L Turbo - Starter - Douglasville, Georgia
James was great. He took his time and answered all of my questions. His replaced my starter and explained everything that he was doing.

Richard

14 years of experience
601 reviews
Richard
14 years of experience
Jaguar XJ V8-5.0L - Oil Change - Las Vegas, Nevada
Hard working, professional, Great service! Simply Amazed!

Cornelius

19 years of experience
101 reviews
Cornelius
19 years of experience
Jaguar XJ V8-5.0L Turbo - Car is not starting - Lithonia, Georgia
Great Service and very professional would recommend him to everyone

Excellent Rating

(67)

Rating Summary
64
1
1
0
1
64
1
1
0
1
Number of Jaguar XJ services completed
737+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Jaguar MECHANICS
500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P0142 OBD-II Trouble Code: O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 3)
Diagnostic Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0142 P0142 code definition O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 3) What the P0142 code means P0142 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the Engine Control Module (ECM) input from the O2 sensor circuit...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Windshield Wiper Switch
Common signs include windshield wipers not turning on or off, not changing speed or settings, and the turn signals not working.
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Indiana
Indiana may be known for its sporting events like pro football games and the Indy 500, but there’s far more to see in this state than the games and big cities like Indianapolis. There’s a reason why this state is...

Why does my E46 BMW M54 not start properly?

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2003 BMW 320i to run poorly on cold start and have a cylinder 4 misfire. You have done great in replacing the coil packs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), and vacuum pipe. Common faults would...

My car had a hard time starting. 2008 Suzuki SX4

Hello. Depending on how hard the starting was would help me to determine what is going on. If the engine just had a hard time cranking then it may be a problem with the battery or the starter. It may...

2016 Audi A3 1.8T loses accelerating power around 40mph, and upon acceleration, it jerks/sputters and slows down instead.

Hi there. With less than 20,000 miles, having acceleration issues on an Audi A3 is definitely not typical. It is likely that you have either an electrical glitch, caused by a fuel or ignition system sensor or electrical connection to...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com