i'm having trouble getting it to start all i get is a click and that's it i've replaced the ignition coil had the starter checked it was still good, changed the ignition switch and nothing, i've hooked up a toogle switch and it will start and run but the battery is being drained in the process. Can't figure it out can anyone help me find the problem or has had a similar problem anything would help
2006-09-13 09:02:41 · 12 answers · asked by Ryan 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
i bought a brand new starter and it wasn't it either
2006-09-13 10:17:54 · update #1
From your description I would have to say. It sounds like a burned out fusible link near the starter.
2006-09-13 11:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here's my 2 cents.
Have your alternator checked. There is a diode that blows out and lets battery current go back to ground, so when the alternator is turning it charges the battery, and when you stop the engine the alternator lets the battery drain dead overnight. Take your alternator to any Murray's or Autozone, etc and have them check it for "backflow".
The only other thing, once I had a starter that worked but was in the process of going bad.. It required such a draw from my battery that I thought the battery was dead. Bought a new starter and vrooom!
2006-09-13 10:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by HowlnWoof 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tried the Alternator? Sounds like the Alternator is not providing enough power to run the car so it is draining the battery.
Try this start the car (jumpstart it)
Let it run a bit, disconnect the battery.
Turn on the headlights, if it dies its the alternator.
If it lives, the alternator is still providing enought amps to keep the car running on a load. Take the battery in to have tested, it may have a dead cell.
2006-09-13 15:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you switch the ignition switch or the ignition tumbler that is up in the column the ignition switch is down under the dash on the top of the column i had a little older dodge truck that did this to me took me over a couple $100 before i found the problem
2006-09-14 21:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by grey_wolf54486 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried changing the neutral safety switch. the same thing happened to my 89 dodge ram and now she runs like a dream.
2006-09-18 13:06:45 · answer #5 · answered by mariah_hope_o2o6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked the Alternator? Check the battery with an ohms meter. Before you start it, It should read 12v. while it is running the battery should read around 15v.
Good luck.
2006-09-13 15:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 21:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHECK FOR BAD GROUND ADDING A SECOND GROUND CABLE MAY HELP WITH YOUR PROBLEM ,HAD THAT PROBLEM ONCE WITH A 89 RAM
2006-09-18 15:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by Alienpecker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
voltage regulator. Maybe in alternator.
2006-09-13 09:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's your alternator!
2006-09-13 09:58:14 · answer #10 · answered by tookelovalicious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋