1997 Dodge Dakota INTERMITENT STARTING PROBLEM

Tiny
EVEN
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
Electrical problem
1997 Dodge Dakota V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Occaisionaly the truck will not start. The starter does notrun or engage. I will jiggle the steering wheel and the shift lever and even try starting in neutral. There does not seem to be a pattern? After multipl attempts to start. The next time I get in to go it starts fine. Battery and alternator are fine.
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 AT 11:28 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,189 POSTS
I need you to check something. WHen this happens, I need you to have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for voltage to the smaller wire on the starter. You should get 12+ volts when the key is in the start position. If it doesn't, let me know.

Regardless, let me know what you find.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 AT 11:06 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE