Always check all your connections first. The old rule about keeping it
simple always applies. Chrysler products are always finicky about electrical
connections. A little bit of corrosion will mess you up, especially when the
old gear reduction starters are involved(not saying yours is, just an
example). Then have the battery checked, then work your way to the starter.
The cables sometimes also become a problem, if they aren't a good copper
color anymore, but greenish and corroded, they need replaced. Just a tip,
but you should always start with the simplest thing first, because you can
usually save yourself money and time in the end!
Take Care & Keep On Truckin'~~~~~John
<<'96 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9L 5spd>>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Reck" <roadkill47@attbi.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 7:13 PM
Subject: DML: Problem Starting (Clicking/Ticking Noise)
>
> I've had this twice before, but not this bad. I would go to start the
truck
> and instead of the starter trying to roll over, it almost sounded like an
> electrical discharge somewhere. It was coming from the middle/bottom left
> side of the truck. A friend could not see anything (I was in a parking
> garage and lights were dim).
>
> After about 10 minutes of trying briefly and letting it sit, it ticked for
> about 3 seconds and turned over. No problems since. This happened twice
in
> the past month, but it was only on the first two times turning the key.
>
> I've been told that my battery is also due for replacement, as the dot is
no
> longer visible in the view window. My gauge reads a hair under 1/2.
>
> Is this a bad battery or a bad starter?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 Amethyst
>
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