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Starter MY 1988 Dodge Dakota intermittently just clicks when trying to start, if I keep trying it usually will start. Batter is good and connections are all good

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Like dude said its the starter relay usually located on the drivers side wheel well or close too it the same happened to me it clicked/eventually started than one day just clicks no start than I replaced the relay and no problems but check everything loose connections could be there too

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If what you say say is true-prove the click with a good power source like another vehicle attached with jumper cables-then bite the bullet and replace the starter motor

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2009

SOURCE: 1988 Dodge Dakota won't start,

chek pick up coil in distibutor for a/c signal with a voltmeter . you should have voltage signal when cranking . this is very common problem for dodge.if no signal output replace distributor . if o.k. check the main shot off relay . check for 12 v at ignition coil while cranking if no 12v change relay.good luck

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  • Posted on May 10, 2009

SOURCE: 1988 Dodge Ram 150 318 V-8

check the starter relay or the ignition moduale which is located behind the distributer

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 dodge dakota will not start

Sounds like a bad battery, or bad/loose connection there. After the battery is replaced, or disconnected, it will need a little bit to relearn how to idle.

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1995 dodge dakota. Wipers switch only clicks

there are grounds that join behind batter remove battery check for corossion clean up and rejoin splice should work again

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SOURCE: RE: 1993 Dodge Dakota - truck won't start,

From your description, the solenoid is defective. The key (start) circuit provides power to the small terminal on the solenoid. With the key off, try shorting the small terminal of the solenoid to the large terminal that has the heavy battery cable attached. If no action, short the small terminal to the solenoid mounting bolt. One of these two actions should operate the solenoid. If nothing, the solenoid coil is open--replace the solenoid. Make sure the frame-to-engine ground-strap is intact and connected tightly on both ends.

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