Wont turn over
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Have someone hold the key in the crank position while you knock the starter body with a hammer.
If that works, here is how to replace the starter solenoid contacts. Easy job and better than AM starters which last a few years if you're lucky...
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-dakota-tech/443252-starter-motor-compatibility.html
If that works, here is how to replace the starter solenoid contacts. Easy job and better than AM starters which last a few years if you're lucky...
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-dakota-tech/443252-starter-motor-compatibility.html
Last edited by Dodgevity; Dec 20, 2025 at 08:20 AM.
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Does the relay "click" when you turn the key? You may need another person to listen as it can be hard to hear from the drivers seat. Try powering the small terminal on the solenoid and see if that works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f6k...n8zvJB&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f6k...n8zvJB&index=1
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new starter
Temps got above freezing last Wednesday so crawled under and swapped out the starter. that seems to have solved the starting problem. Now I can start working on why it won't idle. Getting a P0508 code, Idle Air Control System Circuit Low. I broke the clip off the wire connector, so I'm hoping it's just that it's not getting a good connection. I have a new connector on order.
