1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Clicking No Start

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I have a 96 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup. V-8 5.9L
Recently I have had problems starting my truck. This was not every time however. Last week It would not start at all. I had the battery tested and it tested fine. I changed the alternator, put on a new one. Now when I try to start it all it does is click repeatedly. Can anyone help me figure out what it might be?
Jun 3, 2006 at 5:30 AM
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well the clicking is the starter solenoid trying to engage the starter.... try jumpstarting it mabe its not getting enough amperage if that dosent work have the starter replaced
Jun 3, 2006 at 6:41 AM
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Try jump-starting the truck in case it is not getting enough amperage. If it still only clicks, have the starter replaced; the repeated click is the starter solenoid trying to engage.

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The owner of a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.9L V8 had intermittent starting problems that became a complete no-start. The battery tested fine and the alternator was replaced, but the truck now only clicks repeatedly. The expert identified the click as the starter solenoid and recommended a jump start, followed by starter replacement if that does not work.

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