2006 Honda Ridgeline Sluggish start

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMDISON
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If I leave tha AC on and try to start my truck, it is very sluggish starting. Soemtimes when I do this, there is a clicking after it turns over and the tach and speedometer jump. Even if I remember to keep the AC off before I shut down, it still seems to be more sluggish than before. This morning after I had the clicking and jumping needles after startup, my next startup wouldn't start. I had to shut it down and try again. It started and it started again my next try a few hours later. When my oil was changed a month or so ago, this had just started happening and I had them check the battery. They said it was fine. Is it my starter? Alternator? I've never experienced this one before.
Jun 16, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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The battery is weak, check and load test the battery.
Aug 5, 2010 at 1:53 AM
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