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by smilingjester on May 24th, 2008

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I have a 2001 Dodge neon ES. Sometimes when I try to start my engine, I turn the key, but nothing happens. All the idiot lights are bright on my instrument panel and I don't see a load on my battery, but the engine won't try to crank over. BAD STARTER?

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  • by Darryl61 on May 24th, 2008

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    Before doing anything else, clean the battery cable connections. Poor connection will allow enough voltage through to run lights, etc. but not the starter. It could very well be the starter relay (solenoid) or possibly even the ignition switch itself. Not likely a bad starter as you would generally experience some activity in the system as it tries to move.

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  • by smilingjester on May 24th, 2008

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    I turned the key 3 times... nothing.
    The forth time... turned over and started.

    One week later I turned the key and to my suprise.. nothing. Two more times... nothing. The next try... it started.

    It has been fine since, but I want to nip this in the bud right away. Again, I appreciate all the advice and assistance.

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  • by sloppywet on May 24th, 2008

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    possably' turn the key an check the selinod side if the starter with a test light'

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  • by smilingjester on May 24th, 2008

    smilingjester

    I am thinking it might be a bad starter or solinoid. Please give me any other advice or help. It is really appreciated. Thank you all.

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