ingination problem

2001 DODGE INTREPID
130,000 MILES
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ADAM1
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car does not start when key is turned. only a mechanical clicking sound is heard. after turning key a various amount of times to an on and off position it will start however. what is causing this and what needs to be done to fix this problem?
Feb 12, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Check if you have the little silver Nippendenso starter. They commonly develop worn solenoid contacts. The symptom is one kind of loud clunk from the starter each time you turn the ignition switch to "crank". It will crank after enough attempts but the problem will get worse over time. The contacts can be replaced for 20 bucks but most people just replace the entire starter.

caradiodoc
Feb 13, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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