Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Had to venture out for the first time in 3 weeks in the XJ today to collect shopping. Not been driven much at all this year and the car refused to start and was almost completely flat. Luckily I have an Artek battery starter which sits in the glove box. First time I've had to use it. Connected it up and turned the key and the car burst into life. Excellent bit of kit. I've connected up my trickle charger now. Hopefully after a few hours it'll be fully charged. 24 hours I would think but I'm sure others will have a better idea. The battery is a Yuasa which is only 18 months into it's 5 year warranty so should be fine once charged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) *** ADMIN - Sorry, how do I delete. Intended for the Jaguar forum I'm on. ( 4 wheel XJ, not 2!) ***Although the Artek does work on bikes too. Edited April 16, 2020 by Lanceautoman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,424 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 *** ADMIN - Sorry, how do I delete. Intended for the Jaguar forum I'm on. 4 wheels, not 2! ***Although the Artek does work on bikes too. I would just leave it, in fact a pic of it would be good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu 933 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Lets have a look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dynax 396 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 this is one on Amazon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 *** ADMIN - Sorry, how do I delete. Intended for the Jaguar forum I'm on. 4 wheels, not 2! ***Although the Artek does work on bikes too. I would just leave it, in fact a pic of it would be good https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JQGMGNP/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_n6iMEb06VBB1JMy 3.0 XJ6 was completely flat and it started it. Highly recommend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dynax 396 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Machine Mart do a few Clarke ones of various outputs, this is the smallest https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-clippjs1-multifunction-micro-jumpstart--1/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu 933 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 *** ADMIN - Sorry, how do I delete. Intended for the Jaguar forum I'm on. 4 wheels, not 2! ***Although the Artek does work on bikes too. I would just leave it, in fact a pic of it would be good https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JQGMGNP/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_n6iMEb06VBB1JMy 3.0 XJ6 was completely flat and it started it. Highly recommend. We was out on a ride and a guys charging system went and took his battery with it! I disconnected the charging system and removed the battery and connected one of these up as he had it under his seat and it got him all the way home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,424 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Hmm interesting I have seen these things but been a bit sceptical Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu 933 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Hmm interesting I have seen these things but been a bit sceptical I was the same until I used one the way I describe above I was very impressed to be honest It had previously started the bike 3 times and was not fully charged either Although how long the last unused is a different matter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,424 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I bought a USB charging power bank when they first came out, I don't know how many hols it's been on but it still going great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 It can be used as power bank too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Jaguarforum.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,424 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I had a jag once, it was before the Internet was invented Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu 933 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 mutton dressed as lamb............Ford mondeo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,424 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I would have kept mine if engine hadn't imploded Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu 933 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 mutton dressed as lamb............Ford mondeo Tbh yeah it is a dressed up mondeo I'll give you that but its somehow not as dreary as a mundano Its still Fix Or Repair Daily Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 mutton dressed as lamb............Ford mondeo Mine isn't. Getting on a bit now - made in 2003 — but it is all aluminium XJ. Very comfortable family car with Air suspension although fuel consumption is a bit rubbish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shepherd 19 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 mutton dressed as lamb............Ford mondeo Mine isn't. Getting on a bit now - made in 2003 — but it is all aluminium XJ. Very comfortable family car with Air suspension although fuel consumption is a bit rubbish. I bet it's not as bad as the 24mpg that my 02 x-type does! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 mutton dressed as lamb............Ford mondeo Mine isn't. Getting on a bit now - made in 2003 — but it is all aluminium XJ. Very comfortable family car with Air suspension although fuel consumption is a bit rubbish. I bet it's not as bad as the 24mpg that my 02 x-type does! I get about 28mpg. I drove to Dover for a last year from Wigan and got 36mpg which isn't bad. MPG not bad on the motorway but rubbish around town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,424 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 mutton dressed as lamb............Ford mondeo Mine isn't. Getting on a bit now - made in 2003 — but it is all aluminium XJ. Very comfortable family car with Air suspension although fuel consumption is a bit rubbish.Mine was a series one xj6 4.2ltr nothing Ford about it, still blew up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JRH 117 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 but a friend had a Jag X type 2 litre diesel as a company car at the same time as I had a mk3 Mondeo 2L diesel Ghia. I ribbed him something rotten about the Jag being a cut down Mondeo, ie no 6 speed box no heated front screen etc.Then I later found out that his company provided the Jag but you could not have a Mondeo ‘cause they were too expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shepherd 19 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Mine isn't. Getting on a bit now - made in 2003 — but it is all aluminium XJ. Very comfortable family car with Air suspension although fuel consumption is a bit rubbish. I bet it's not as bad as the 24mpg that my 02 x-type does! 3l v6? 2.5l Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 360 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 it is still a lot better than the 72 range rover i had i think it struggled for 14 to the gallon only had it for two months and the last month it was laid up and for sale will never have another one of those money wasters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceautoman 10 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 I only do around 2500 miles a year in the car now as I commute on my bike all year round so I'm not to bothered with MPG in my car. I get around 45mpg on my Hornet which I'm happy with. When they are working properly there isn't much else I'd rather be driving for comfort than an XJ6; even if though it's 16 years old. It's not the fastest car out there but it's quick enough. If I want to go fast I can jump on the bike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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