2002 Dodge Dakota truck sometimes starts

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
155,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESNSARAH
we have a dodge dakota. it starts when it wants to. where is the starter located
Oct 29, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The starter is on the driver's side and mounts where the trans and engine bolt together. When it doesn't start, does the starter not engage?
Oct 29, 2010 at 7:39 AM
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JESNSARAH
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the makes a click sound. sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesnt.
Oct 29, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A clicking sound usully indicates a weak battery or a bad connection. Have you checked battery terminals to see if they are clean and tight? Have you had the battery load tested?
Nov 1, 2010 at 11:54 AM
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