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Laura MacEachern Posted on Jan 08, 2014
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Battery problem on 2008 equinox

2008 equinox is intermittently not starting, after a quick boost, starts and runs fine

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Have a load test done on the battery as it appears that there is a failing cell.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2009

SOURCE: location of battery in 2008 equinox

Under the Hood Drivers Side You will see a black plastic box
which holds the computer. Right in front of the fuse box, Two sets of wires comming out of it.
It needs to be removed ,the whole box it unsnaps , Under it is a larger black cover, under that you will find the battery.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 equinox the intermittant power steering issue

The power steering is on this vehicle is electronically assisted. Meaning it does not have a power steering pump. The electric motor could be going out, pulling too much current at times, and tripping the breaker. The best thing to do is take it to the dealer, and have them inspect it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2009

SOURCE: Where is the battery located in 2008 Equinox Sport?

Hiya...
If you stand at the front of the Equinox's hood that's open, look at the bottom-right corner area behind the headlight area, the battery is 'hidden' underneath the black box-like part that you need to remove clips or screws to lift it up to gain access to the battery cover to reveal the battery sitting onto the battery tray.
It's one of the common thing most people wonder where the battery is located.
The battery is secured into place by a large bolt/black rectangular shaped part onto the battery tray...just unbolt it and you're ready to pull it out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: after boost air conditioner started blowing hot air

BLOWING HOT AIR YOU MAY HAVE A RESTRICTION ON THE SYSTEM, OR MAYBE A REAL BAD LEAK THAT UR FREEON IS ALL GONE,

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 equinox does not start when turn key on, no

It sounds like the battery. It is possible you have a dead cell in your battery which will act like what you have described. Check your cables to ensure you don't have a grounded wire somewhere. Then have the battery tested at Auto Zone. If it is bad replace it. If it isn't bad then you will need to start looking for a short somewhere.

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Location of battery in 2008 equinox

Under the Hood Drivers Side You will see a black plastic box
which holds the computer. Right in front of the fuse box, Two sets of wires comming out of it.
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