Why does my Oshan X7 start intermittently — sometimes it cranks, sometimes it doesn’t?

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Why does my Oshan X7 start intermittently — sometimes it cranks, sometimes it doesn’t?

My car starts fine some days, but on other days, it doesn’t crank at all. I’ve checked the battery and terminals. Could the issue be a worn-out starter motor o r loose wiring in the ignition circuit?

Gari Specialist asked on 12 Jul 2025 16:10:38 pm

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Gari Master - on 12 Jul 2025 16:12:51 pm

Intermittent starting is often electrical in nature. Causes include:

Worn starter brushes: They make inconsistent contact.

Loose o r oxidized connectors: Especially at the starter o r battery terminals.

Faulty ignition switch o r immobilizer glitch.

Battery cables heating up due to high resistance — which is common in older o r improperly installed terminals.

What to do:

Check connections at the starter, battery, and fuse box.

Test the starter draw with a multimeter — if it pulls excess amps, it’s worn out.

If an immobilizer is installed, make sure it’s not blocking ignition intermittently.