2003 Dodge Dakota starting

2003 DODGE DAKOTA
20,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AUSRICK
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Truck willnot start..I can hear the solenoid, clicking..Tried to jump, still wouldnot engage..Is it the Battery, starter, solenoid, or N-Switch, in trans??
May 23, 2009 at 5:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you hear the solenoid, then the starter needs replaced. Remove it and have it bench tested at a parts store. Most do it for free, and then you'll know for sure it is the starter.
May 26, 2009 at 3:40 AM
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AUSRICK
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The Battery, was shorted out internally..This is the reason, I couldnot jump it..Replaced battery, everything is good to go..Ausrick
May 27, 2009 at 2:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm glad you got it fixed. I am surprised it didn't jump for you. That is why I assumed it was the starter.

Joe
May 28, 2009 at 12:09 AM
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AUSRICK
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Thank you for your imput..It had me fooled too..I had never, had a battery, fail like that..It cost me a tow bill..
May 28, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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