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My suzuki xl7 loses power to its ac, power windows, radio, etc. Then it gets hard to start until it finally wont start. I check the battery and it showes to be 80% charged so i clean all connections and engine ground and charge battery. Then it starts right up but after driing awhile it starts doing the same the same thing again. IS THE PROBLEM A POWER FUSE ? And where is it located? THANKS
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loosen gas cap before starting. if it sucks air, check vent system. Gas shrinks when cooling down, and you are fighting vacuum to start. if not problem run by autozone have them check for codes
Have you tried to jump start it? Are the cables at the battery clean and tight? If no corrosion at tight connections, then this sounds like a battery problem (low charge, or shot). Lights, radio, etc may work, but there isn't enough power in the battery to crank over the engine, resulting in the 'clicking' noise you mention. Pull the battery out, bring it to a parts store for a free check of its condition. If they tell you it's low charge problem, you may need an alternator, but most likely the battery is at the end of it's life.
Sounds like it IS the alternator. Batteries sometimes have a bit of a life of their own after sitting for awhile and will start a car. Once running, it will continue until the battery charge dies completely...especially when not using radio, A/C, lights etc... Also, it could be an alternator belt, (or surpentine belt) too lose on the alternator. Finally, check the battery for water level. If it is the type that requires water, sometimes people forget to fill it when sold.
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