2001 Dodge Dakota Wont' Start!

Tiny
MAXCAT73
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
My wife tried to start it in the morning, but it only made a licking sounds. I came back a few hours later, and did the same thing. I gave it some gas, and after a minute I was able to get it started and drive it for the rest of the day with no issues. The next day around noon I went to start it and it wouldn't turn over. I again tried to give it some gas. It weakly tried to turn over but wouldn't start which is where it's at now. Any thoughts?
Monday, March 30th, 2015 AT 8:50 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you have a bad or weak battery. Take it to a parts store and have them load test the battery.
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Monday, March 30th, 2015 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
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Check battery for condition including load test most places do for free. Make sure terminal ends are clean.
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Monday, March 30th, 2015 AT 9:34 AM

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