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2001 Suzuki XL7 Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Ignition switch.
Mileage: 192,000 miles.

Asked on April 13, 2011

Car won't start

Went to start the car and it just clicked and the linside lights went out. I tried to jump start it and got the same results. Help please.
Avatar Asked by carlos22

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Replied on April 13, 2011

--Could be the starter motor, starter relay, clutch switch and ignition switch-Assuming the battery condition and connections are good.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 13, 2011

brand new battery, maybe 3 months old. Connections look good

Tiny Response from carlos22
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Replied on April 13, 2011

If the inside lights means the dash indicators, check the ignition switch. While jump starting, if you had clamped the negative cable to the engine, it indicates the starter is most likely bad.

Disconnect the starter solenoid wire and use a remote wie to apply battery voltage to the solenoid and if starter fails to work, it is bad.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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