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i have a 94 dodge dakota,first i had to change the thermostat cause it over heated,after that i discovered it had a leak in the hose comeing off the pump so i replaced that and the gasket.after that i tried to start it and it wouldnt start the starter made a loud knocking noise,im not sure what that was but i know it wasnt good.so after a new starter it still wont start (but no knocking)when i turn the ignition over i get nothing but a click like the battery is dead but its not i tested it and i also bought a new starter relay and nothing!im totally stumped,please tell me you can help.
Though your Truck is fairly new, it is possible that you have a corrosion build-up on one of the connections, either at the Battery Terminals, or at the Starter itself.
Also, you say you tested the Battery. If you simply did a Hydrometer test, you may not turn up a bad battery. The definitive test would be a 'Load Test', which requires a 'Load Test Meter.' If the Battery passes both a Hydrometer test, and a 'Load Test', then I'd check the connections, and the Cables themselves.
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| Comment | i put the battery in my grandpas 70 dodge and it fired right up i also checked for corrosion and dammage to the cables and found none and just to be sure i checked all the fuses..any other idea?padilly24@yahoo.com | ||
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