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  1. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM #1
    2wd supercrew mudder

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    I have an 03 screw bout 170000 miles and lately when i try to start it it just clicks i do this 3 times then it fires right up any ideas of whats goin on
     
  2. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:40 PM #2
    Bdons-SD

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    clicking is obviously a dead battery.... whens the last time you changed out the battery? its odd it fires right up though. how are your terminals?
     
  3. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:42 PM #3
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    Yea I'm kinda thinking the terminals are the problem


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  4. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:44 PM #4
    Bdons-SD

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    Yeah, terminals/wires. Could be a bad connection at the starter too... either way it doesnt sound too serious.
     
  5. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:50 PM #5
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    bats prety old but still good terminals are clean as welll
     
  6. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:53 PM #6
    Bdons-SD

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    Id have the battery tested for starters, then move down to the starter and check your connections there. I know on my superduty it can get a little rusty
     
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    maybe the starter solenoid????
     
  8. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:54 PM #8
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    ^^ could be... if the battery is old id still start there ha ha
     
  9. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:56 PM #9
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    Only thing that leads me away from battery is he said it takes like 3 or 4 tries and then it starts right up.. If it was a battery or loose conection I dont see that happening.. Still a good starting point though..
     
  10. Jul 31, 2011 at 8:58 PM #10
    Bdons-SD

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    Yeah, thats the part that leads me to the starter. checking the connections are easy, and battery test is free at shmoreillys. then move to the stuff that costs money ha ha
     
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