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Tiny
58DOESEPH
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  • 2001 SUZUKI ESTEEM
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I have replaced the alternator and spark plugs and it will not do anything at all until I give it a jump and even then it will not turn over, just cranks and clicks. Someone told me I need a new distributor cap or something. When I called AutoZone and Advanced Auto Parts they told me my model vehicle is not built with a distributor cap. So now I am stuck in a bind. If I can just figure out exactly what is wrong with it, I can pay to have it repaired. But I do not know much about cars. Can someone help me out please?
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 AT 10:02 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Quick questions to get started. Have you had the battery and starter motor tested? Your local auto parts stores (Pep Boys, Autozone, O'Reilly's, etc) will test them for free. I have attached a few tutorials showing what is involved. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions.Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

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