Intermittent hard starting issue

Tiny
JIMVESSELS
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 DODGE RAM
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
(1) key in ignition, turn to start position, it just clicks.
Repeat step (1) 2 or 3 times. Still doesn't turn starter.
Try 1 more time, clicks, starter engages, engine starts and runs.
Drive. Stop, turn off ignition. Engine starts normally.
Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 AT 9:25 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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  • 52,796 POSTS
Good afternoon,

This sounds like a dead spot in the starter motor itself.

I would start by cleaning the battery cables to be sure it is not a bad connection. Otherwise, replace the starter motor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Roy
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 AT 11:46 AM

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