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Expert: - 8/7/2007


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hey i just bought a nice old 1985 dodge d150 or "ram 150 royal se" and she starts and runs fine just sometimes she wont quiet want to get running. so i was wondering maby i need a higher volt battery? or are the engines just susceptible to cold and warm? maby starter problems? i dunno just give me a couple of things that you know that may fix or analyze the problem thanks

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If that's the original Starter, it may be on it's way out, and unfortunately, I'm not aware of any Meter available to consumers, that can test a Starter. Therefore, replacing the Starter, is your only option, and then you'll have to see how things go from there.

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