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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Try tapping on the solenoid with a hammer while turning the key. if it then turns the motor, time for at least a new solenoid, if not a new starter.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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i put a jumper cable from truck battery negative to starter case for a ground and im getting the same results. solenoid kicks gear out and motor does not spin. the starter has a chrysler sticker on it still and is made by denso. if its original that starter is going on 16 years, im surpised it lasted this long.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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tried tapping starter with a hammer and got same results, gear kicks out, motor does not spin. im thinking starter is toast
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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I am thinkin' that is a pretty safe bet.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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yup...or the dirt inside the starter is just to heavy of a clog... since the hammer didnt unlock it.
 
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got a new starter today. installed it and truck fired right up
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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good to hear
 
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