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coloradogirl 07-19-2023 05:58 PM

2008 CX-7 - troubles starting
 
I'm hoping someone might have some insight on this issue. My CX-7 has had issues with starting. I have to constantly jump it to get it going, then it will run fine until I turn it off, and it starts all over again. I have had a new battery put in, terminals changed, alternator and starter looked at, and they say everything looks fine. They will look "further" but it will cost me an arm and a leg, and I just can't afford that.

I will sometimes get a clicking sound, sometimes no noise at all, but it will not start at all until we jump it.

Starter fuses was a possible solution, but why would a jump cause them to work? It doesn't seem to make much sense and we are at a loss on what to do next.

Thanks all, appreciate any ideas you might have!


pollenface 07-21-2023 12:41 AM

Could be the actual starter motor at fault, they do wear out sometimes. I've had to replace a couple in previous cars

Callisto 08-15-2023 10:39 AM

The first thing that should be done is have your battery load tested.
Next, clean all the battery connection at the battery, chassis ground and the starter to insure a clean and positive contact.

Then after all of the above look at your starter for the trouble.


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