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Tiny
MUPBENJIE
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  • 1998 ISUZU KB280
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 500,000 MILES
When testing the starter not fitted it performs good, but when fitted it gives a click sound. Sometimes very quiet or it cranks but not starting the engine.
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 AT 12:11 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Okay, the job of the starter is to simply turn the engine over by way of the flywheel and the bend ix gear on the starter. With your vehicle properly supported on jack stands, have a helper try to start the engine while you take a voltage reading on the positive solenoid post on the starter. Make sure your black lead from the multi-meter is attached to the negative battery terminal via a long jumper wire. Get back to us with what you are able to find out, please. Also here are a couple of links for you to go to as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Thanks,
Alex
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 AT 12:46 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like the starter motor is bad to me or you have a dead battery. Here is a guide to help test the battery.

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 AT 4:33 PM

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