engine problem

[Nigel Lucas]

I have a XE 2.0 diesel, intermittent fault i will start the car as normal and it cuts out and will not start there is a clicking noise when i try to restart the car, but when you connect a diagnostic machine to the computer there are no faults registered and the car starts for a few weeks then it all begins again can anyone give me some advice on what the problem can be please

[Thewasp]

Your battery may need replacing. If you do not do much mileage the battery will not get enough charge. You could try charging the battery with a modern charger such as a CTek which will not cook the AGM battery fitted. Connect under the bonnet at the terminals on the driver side (UK) or in the boot with the +ve to the battery and -ve to a stud in the boot floor. There is no need to disconnect the battery as in the handbook. I have been topping up mine in the boot for 5 years now with no problems. I did replace my battery with a Genuine JLR 90Ah battery as I think the 80Ah fitted as standard is too feeble and since then the stop/start functions all the time within the JLR parameters.