SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Dodge Ram starting

Tiny
WAGMASTER
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • 175,000 MILES
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
SPONSORED LINKS
Friday, July 19th, 2013 AT 7:00 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Try smacking the starter body while trying to start. If it starts you need a starter. Make sure battery is in good condition though
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 19th, 2013 AT 7:26 AM
Tiny
WAGMASTER
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
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?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 19th, 2013 AT 9:18 AM
Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
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.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 19th, 2013 AT 9:26 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links