1999 Dodge Dakota Lots of clicking then starts fine

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DKITCHEL
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When i turn the key it clicks like the battery was dead but its not, i can turn the key 3 or 4 times and just it clicks, but then it starts on the last try without a problem...
Feb 7, 2009 at 6:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the solenoid on the starter is bad. Remove the starter and have it bench checked at a parts store.

Let me know what you find.

joe
Feb 7, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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