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Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE DAKOTA
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  • 4WD
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  • 100,000 MILES
My 03 dodge dakota clicks a long time before the engine starts and now it dies while im driving but starts right back up and also putters when I step on the gas to speed up what could be the problem?
Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 1:15 AM

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Tiny
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When you say it clicks, do you mean the starter clicks like a weak battery?
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 1:20 AM
Tiny
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Yes when I start the engine it clicks a long time before the engine starts but sometimes it starts right up but then down the road thats when it dies while im driving
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 1:24 AM
Tiny
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The first thing I want you to check (easy and cheap) are the battery terminals. Make sure they are clean and tight and not corroded. Also, inspect the battery cables to make sure they are not damaged. Finally, the main ground from the battery runs to the engine block. Check it to make sure where it mounts is clean, tight, and not corroded.

To me, it sounds like you are losing power for a second or two. If the starter only clicks before it cranks the engine, it sounds like a weak battery or bad connection. If you want, fully charge the battery and take the truck to a parts store and have them load test it. That way we can eliminate a bad / weak battery.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 5:35 AM
Tiny
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Tomorrow I will have it checked out and I will get back to you thx for the help:)
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 5:52 AM
Tiny
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I look forward to hearing from you.

Joe
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 7:09 AM

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