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2008 Suzuki XL7 Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: 20,000 miles.

Asked on June 20, 2011

Starter

Dear sir
i have problem with my Suzuki XL7 2008 luxury , today when I turn the ignition switch the starter fail to start the engine , i don't know why because its the first time happen .
Thanks
Avatar Asked by haidertalib

Answer

Replied on June 20, 2011

Have you tested the battery?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on June 20, 2011

the Battery is very good because the display read 14.3 volts (Normal), so no problem with the Battery. what i mean is the ignition switch is turn on but when i turn it on start the starter make a voice so that i knew that it fail to start the engine.

Tiny Response from haidertalib
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Replied on June 20, 2011

Activate the starter manually at the solenoid if it kicks the engine over-starter relay, transmission range switch and ignition switch-double check battery condition and connections-

Battery

14.3 volts is the vehicle idling? I don't think you'll get this reading when the starter refuses to engage the engine -Recheck it

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 20, 2011

OK, u r right the display read 12 Volt but at the first and second turn the starter fail to engage with engine but at third the engine starts normal and the display volts grow up to 14.6 . what that means ?

Tiny Response from haidertalib
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Replied on June 20, 2011

pls. add me to your contacts this is my skype ID (haidertalib)

Tiny Response from haidertalib
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Replied on June 21, 2011

When starter fails to engage, it could be a failing battery, loose/contaminated battery connections, failing starter, ignition switch or starter relay.

Get the battery tested and check the electrolyte level if it is not the maintenence free type.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on June 21, 2011

thanks for your help.

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