1994 Dodge Dakota Need new starter

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1994 DODGE DAKOTA
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11,000 MILES

Hi! I've had my little truck since 94 and she's been a great vehicle all these years. Now I'm going to have to replace the starter motor (just clicks when I turn the key) and am wondering how difficult this is going to be. Any hints on doing the job? Any recommendations as to which starter motor to use?

Thanks!

Robbie

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Hi, I'd make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. The clicking sounds usually means, low voltage. If low voltage at starter, changing the starter won't help. I don't know if you've done any testing?

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Friday, February 26th, 2010 AT 11:20 AM

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Hi jsdl123--this is great information! No, I haven't done any testing but I sure will on my way home from work today. If it is low voltage, does that mean a new alternator or voltage regulator?

Appreciate your getting back to me so quickly!

Robbie

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Friday, February 26th, 2010 AT 11:23 AM

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Some of the national brand autostores will check battery and charging system. Are there any trouble codes?

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Friday, February 26th, 2010 AT 12:42 PM

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I'm not sure what you mean by trouble codes. I haven't gotten any 'check-engine'-type lights.

I really appreciate your helping me with this.

Robbie

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Friday, February 26th, 2010 AT 12:47 PM

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You may be able to get some mil codes by cycling the ignition switch. You turn key just till dash lites come on, no further. Cycle the key, on--off, on--off, on, then the mil starts flashing, you count the flashes to get the codes. Your looking for two digit codes.