Mike my 92 was doing the same thing and I changed out the statrter and it
went away. The problem is actually the solenoid but you cannot bet one to
change it. You have to buy a complete starter.
Good Luck
Roderic
98 Sport+ 4x4 5.2L
> -----Original Message-----
> Several weeks back I had some problems starting my Dak. I would turn
> the key and get a single click (like a relay opening or something) but
> the motor wouldn't turn over. After repeatedly engaging the ignition
> it would finaly kick over and start up just as strong as ever. I had
> it checked out at a Sears center and they checked everything. They
> cleaned the terminals and tightened them, checked the starter, the
> battery and couldn't find anything wrong (the problem was/is
> intermitent). But the terminal cleaning and tightening seemed to fix
> it, problem went away ....... until tonight. I just left a friends
> house and it didn't want to start again. I just keyed the ignition 7
> or 8 times and finally it kicked right over nice and strong. Anyone
> know what might be going on here? I don't *think* it's the battery,
> because when it does start it's nice and strong.
>
> --Mike
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