2001 Dodge Dakota Start Truck just get a click

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
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RICH7432
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Dodge Dakota V8 Four Wheel Drive 167000 miles

Battery on truck is brand new, now when I go to start truck I just get a loud click coming from the starter. Is starter bad? Or does it need something else?
Aug 25, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad starter. Try this. have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check the smaller wire on the starter for voltage. You should have 12+ volts. If you do, remove the starter and have it bench tested at a parts store.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Sep 9, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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