1997 Dodge Ram starting

1997 DODGE RAM
175,000 MILES
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sometimes when I try to start my truck all I get is a click when I turn the key, then sometimes it starts right up, it took me over an hour this morning to start because the click just wouldn't turn the truck motrer, just a click click click, the truch has enough power and I just replaced the battery and alternator a couple of months ago, the problem did persist like this beforehand though as well, been goin on for about 8 months now and just seems to ber getting worse now
Jul 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
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HMAC300
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try smacking the starter body while trying to start. if it starts you need a starter. Make sure battery is in good condition though
Jul 19, 2013 at 12:26 AM
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ok the battery is less than a month old I replaced it shortly after I replaced the alternator. someone once told me that there was a bad sensor,
can that be the case? or how about the solenoid?
Jul 19, 2013 at 2:18 AM
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did you do what I suggested inprevious reply? you'll need an assistant anduse a hammer to hit it with. Or remove the starter and take to an auto parts for testing.
Jul 19, 2013 at 2:26 AM
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