Starting

1988 SUZUKI SAMURAI
50,000 MILES • 1.3L • 2WD • MANUAL
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JOSH2321
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During starting my engine will begin to turnover but something is causing it to disengage. The alternator will begin turning he belt but always stops and restarts. I need help.
Oct 28, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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Try to crank the starter again except this time with the headlights on, if while cranking the starter and engine over if when the starter stops, and the headlights go out completely, then you have a loose electrical connection and most likely either end of either the positive or negative battery cable.
If though the headlights just go dim when the starter stops, then you may have a bad spot on the starter.
By the way, the alternator does not turn the belt, the belt actually turns the alternator.
Oct 28, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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JOSH2321
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Thanks you very much. I just ordered a new starter for it.
Oct 29, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 31, 2017 at 12:08 PM