1999 Dodge Ram Try starting my 1999 dodge ram van 5.2L but

1999 DODGE RAM
109,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VINNYSRT8
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I have a 1999 dodge ram van with a 5.2l i put a new starter in but it only click one time thats it wont start where is the starter solenoid.. Or what could the problem be thanks alot this is very important need the truck for work tom...
May 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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DR LOOT
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the starter solenoid should be located close to the battery mounted on the fender look at your positive battery terminal cable and follow it to the solenoid, to jump the solenoid take a screwdriver and go from the small terminal to the large one thats going to the starter.
May 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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Thanks for all the help but i got it to work it was a stupid problem the postive wire that goes to the battery wasnt tight enought there was 2 nuts and i didnt realize it..
May 18, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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DR LOOT
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I'm glad you got it fixed !!!
May 18, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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