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adamklein
Dodge Dakota
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9/12/2006
14:35:21
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 Subject: Start Probs
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Yesterday I went to start my 98 3.9 cc slt and it simply went click click click ...sounded like it was coming from fuse box area. It wouldnt start. I tried like 10 more times and it eventually turned over and ran fine.
Today I wake up and it does same thing, except it doesnt start. After tapping batter and making sure connections were good it started but wouldnt idle. It would just die. I started it up a few more times and held the gas and eventually it held and it drove fine. Check engine light is now on. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Thanks
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vance_extra
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9/12/2006
15:22:35
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You know I would have said it sounded like a starter problem until you that it wouldn't idle. I it were me, I would probably still pull off the starter and take it down to AutoZone to get checked.
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9/12/2006
23:28:51
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Is battery the original ?
If so = probable time due to replace.
A low battery voltage will cause computer malfunction and probably kick a code as well.
Several guys have complained of a similar situation and it was the battery at fault..
May have a bad cell .. Do you have a voltmeter to check ?
Off should read just above 12 volts , preferrably closer to 13.
Running should measure 14 + up to close to 15.
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