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1992 Isuzu Trooper Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Terminal, Battery.
Mileage: 279,000 miles.

Asked on December 30, 2010

Isuzu will not start

My trooper will not start. I can turn the key on and everything comes on. When I turn it to start the motor and press the clutch pedal the whole car goes dead, the stereo resets and the buzzer sounds like it's dying. Tried to jump it and that makes no difference. If I hold the key in the start position I can hear a relay clickin in my fuse panel but no start, no anything. Any ideas? Thank you for your support.
Avatar Asked by kittrini71

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Replied on December 31, 2010

That sounds like the starter is shorting out. You can trouble shoot by giving the starter a couple bangs with a tire rench. if that works, you need to repare or replace your starter.

Tiny Answered by romyspec
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Replied on January 28, 2011

Check to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight. It sounds like you are losing the connection under a heavy load. Remove the terminals, clean both the battery post and terminals. Also, make sure the ground to the engine block is tight and clean. Keep in mind, make sure the cables are in good condition.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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