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Old May 31, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Default It will Click but wont turn the Engine

I think my Starter went out; it was doing funny thing Hit and Miss on starting...
Now it wont start;
does any body has replaced the starter on 99 Dodge Carvan 3.8 Litter Engine
Any Tips ?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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If it's anything like replacing the starter on a 97, it's cake. Wiring harness and a couple screws is all there is to it. My advice though, take it to a starter/alternator shop and have rebuilt. I did, took 15 minutes and cost me $20.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Ok I got ReBuild Starter.
I took out the Air Filter Element. But I can't locate the where is the Starter
Here are pic of Engine Bay

Drv Side

Pass Side
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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the starter is on the UNDER SIDE of the engine.. believe its towards the front..
if you have a rebuilt starter.. look under the van.. front of the engine.. right between engine and radiator fan.. u should see it..
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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by the way.. that battery looks kinda old.. before you go replace the starter.. jump it.. and take it to autozone or something like that. and have the battery tested.. it could be your battery.. if its CLICKING (click click click click) when ever you have the key turned to start.. more than likely its the battery.. if it just clicks once.. then it can still be the battery.. but it could also be the starter.. but do yourself the favor.. check the battery first.. reguardless. before you try to unhook the starter.. MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT the battery.. there are live wires down there.. you dont want it to toutc the frame or the engine
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks I will look into Tomrrow
I know it is Starter (I think) it use to start after few click and last time It started I smell Enamel Burrning Smell
 
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