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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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well i am having a problem with pos starter problems when i turn the ignition to start my 96 dodge grand caravan all i get is a clicking sound but if i do that a coupkle times sometimes it start would that be a starter problem or a soleniod problems or could it just be the wires to the starter please help as soon as possible????
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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could be your battery staring to die too..same thing was happening to my brothers toyota camry.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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could be your battery staring to die too..same thing was happening to my brothers toyota camry.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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should get qet a voltometer $20.00 tells u everything
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Once you get the volt meter, and or other testing equipment, check battery voltage @ the battery not running should be around 12 volts, plus or minus 5 or 6. simple way to test alternator, see if voltage increases to around 13.5 or so when engine is running, of course load testing is a different procedure, but that will get you in the ball park.
Also inspect terminals @ the starter feed stud, clean as needed, if you are getting good voltage @ the starter, then I would say that it is suspect, a relay could also cause that problem, by not staying latched, pull a like relay out of another componant and swap it temporarily. hope that helps.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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A couple of months ago, I also had problems starting my car. After inspecting all my truck parts, it turned out that my battery needs a replacement and there was a loose connection. After replacing the battery with a new one and having cleaned the connections, my car now runs and no more problem. I would suggest that you check all car parts like starter, battery, relays,etc. to see what might causing this problem.
 
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