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goerd1
Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2005
17:24:36
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 Subject: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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Replaced the wiring and coil last month. Had a bad
wire somewhere. Could see it arching to the air cleaner
cover in the dark when someone turned it over.
This morning and at lunch it just clicked once, then
nothing. Had to try two or three times and then it would
turn over. Is it usually a starter solenoid?
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sicminds
GenIII
11/01/2005
21:31:50
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I am having the same prob in my 99 318. its an intermitent problem. Most mornings it starts fine others it clicks 3 or 4 times then turns over.
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goerd1
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2005
09:57:27
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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Mine just started doing this.
I take it you haven't found the problem with this? Has yours been
doing for long?
I thought it may be a bad spot on the starter. But I'm unsure and
don't want to pull off anything unnecessary.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Jeremy
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2005
10:25:28
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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Sounds to me like you guys need a starter solenoid. a friend of mine with a toyota had the same problem a couple weeks ago. replaced the starter/solenoid and it works great.
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daveshotdako
GenIII
11/02/2005
12:21:12
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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yea i agree with jeremy. it is the starter solenoid that is causing yalls problems. if it just plain wont start at all, get something and tap on the solenoid on the starter and this usually is a quick fix.
GET IN, SIT DOWN, SHUTUP, AND HOLD ON
custom 48mm tb, tps @ .768, relocated IAT, 180 t-stat, autolite double platinum, taylor wires, flowmaster 40 delta flow single in/dual out, CAI
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sicminds
GenIII
11/02/2005
13:44:54
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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mine only happens every now and then and usually after a couple clicks its fine so I havent messed with it yet.
Starter soilnoid where would that be? close to the trans?
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daveshotdako
GenIII
11/02/2005
14:41:19
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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it is on the starter. there are two parts to the starter, the solenoid and the starter motor. the solenoid is the smaller of the two parts. the starter is on the passenger side of the motor connected to the bellhousing.
GET IN, SIT DOWN, SHUTUP, AND HOLD ON
custom 48mm tb, tps @ .768, relocated IAT, 180 t-stat, autolite double platinum, taylor wires, flowmaster 40 delta flow single in/dual out, CAI
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sicminds
GenIII
11/02/2005
21:47:49
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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thanks. I will check it out.
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vern
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2005
15:22:58
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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the starter is on the drivers side and bolts to the trans.bellhousing
and yes it sounds like the solenoid
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red
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2005
19:38:18
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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Have you checked the battery cable? Sometimes if it is loose, you could just get the click. If thats not it then it is probobly the solenoid.
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Wayman
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2005
19:51:58
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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Not sure about the 99 dakato but the 1990 is older and maybe you should check the terminals you have 2 wires on the hot side, 1 is a starter wrire , could be coming loss
check terminals over really good
Get battery tested
then try and see if start is stuck
then go buy a new solenoid
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jasonb61
Dodge Dakota
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11/04/2005
01:59:32
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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yep.. I'm always doing SOME type of electrical work to my truck and I usualy take my positive wire off the battery and if its not secured on nice and tight, you will get that clicking... Try cleaning the terminals and making a SNUG fit on the battery with the cable before you go and buy additional parts. good luck! Let us know something!
-Jason
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goerd1
Dodge Dakota
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11/04/2005
10:25:22
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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Thanks for the replies. The battery cables was the first thing I
checked when it clicked the first time, but I was on my way to
work and in a hurry. So I'm going to re-check them, that's a
good idea.
I picked up a rebuilt starter last night, it was over $50.00
cheaper than just the solenoid alone, due to it being made by
Mitsub.
I'll have to check around at other supply stores before I ever
install the starter. First I'll try the other suggestions.
Thanks, Randy
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Mike D.
Dodge Dakota
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11/04/2005
10:57:54
| RE: 90 Dakota, just clicks sometimes/startin
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I'm having the same problem on my '99, only now it'll sometimes take 15+ attempts to start. Battery terminals are tight so I'll start by taking a look at the contacts on the solenoid.
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