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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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I have an 03 grand caravan with 3.3 engine. It started with the IP cluster flickering when leaving from a stop to now every once in while it won't start. Battery is good just hear clicking noise. Any ideas
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Check battery connections. Make sure they are clean and tight. If you had the battery load tested then you can say the battery is good. Turn the key to start and check for 12vdc at the smaller of the two wire connections on the starter. If you see close to 12vdc I'd vote for bad solenoid contacts. While there tap the starter with a hammer or the like. If it starts it's another indication the contacts are worn.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Check battery connections. Make sure they are clean and tight. If you had the battery load tested then you can say the battery is good. Turn the key to start and check for 12vdc at the smaller of the two wire connections on the starter. If you see close to 12vdc I'd vote for bad solenoid contacts. While there tap the starter with a hammer or the like. If it starts it's another indication the contacts are worn.
Omg lose neg terminal. That was easy lol thanks. Feel like such a dumb ***
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Yup, many times it's the simple little things that bite you. Just wish everyone's fix was that easy. As far as the dumb *** feel - we've all been there. Cheers.
 
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