I would guess bad electrical connection, possibly the battery cable clamps
or the other ends. Take the cables loose from the battery (negative first)
and clean the battery posts and clamps. Reinstall cables (negative last) and
tighten properly. Don't tighten the clamp too much or it can crack.
David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Rey" <radon220@gmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:42 AM
Subject: DML: Electrical PITA
>
> Fellow DMLers, I need help diagnosing this one. I got in my truck last
> night and turned the key. One click (ON) and the dummy lights come on
> as they should. One more click (START) and everything goes dead. Not
> even a starter click. The dummy lights shut off. No electrical power
> to ANYTHING. So my first though: I blew a fuse or fusible link. But
> first, I open the hood and jostle the battery cables. I hear an
> electronic whine (something started back up - maybe the radio). I get
> back in the truck, turn the key ON and I've got dummy lights again.
> Turn to START and it goes *CLICK* and everything shuts off again.
> Repeat jostling of battery & cables... I get power again. Repeat key
> to START position, a brief starter noise, and *CLICK* everything's off
> again. A few more tries and suddenly it fires right up like nothing
> ever happened. Runs fine, no problems. This morning I had to go
> through the whole procedure again, but once started it stays running.
> What could cause this?? Starter relay? Thoughts? It's a 1994 Dak for
> this purpose... only the body is an 89.
>
> TIA!
>
> Don in CT
> 89/94 Dak Vert 318 NV3500 4x4
> 74 Dart Sport 340
>
>
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