What is a cancel switch? My suzuki samurai's one was taken out.

Seems to be a known issue. Try some of the fixes, but you may need a Pro quality Scan Tool Computer.

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connect a fast light to the positive side of the battery, then touch the negative side of the coil. have someone to start the vehicle to see if the light flashes. if it doesn't flash the you need to check for broken wires or bad connections to the distributor. if it does flash then the good coil isn't any good.

Have you tested the output of the alternator under a load? Have that done because this sure sounds like a charging system issue. Most parts stores like Autozone will test the battery and Alternator for free.

You are not specific as to what is happening, but most people have the "click-click" problem. If that is it.....it means not enough power getting to the starter solenoid. You can get lucky by removing the wires from the clutch pedal switch and splice them around it to remove the switch resistance. If that does'nt do it completely, you need to get a relay kit from one of the many Samurai suppliers

the relay for the low beams is bad, replace it and you should be good to go... you could also test it by switching it with the high beam relay, just to make sure

throwout bearing possibly, how does the clutch pedal feel?

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Regards,
Madhan

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