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Old 06-10-2011, 08:07 PM
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Where is the starter solenoid on a 2002 dodge? I'm having a issue where when I turn the key all I get is a click. Then randomly it works. I will add a few weeks ago I had started it and it sounded like grinding for give or take 20 seconds. All info is appreciated. Thanks, john
 
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On the starter, sounds like you need contacts and plunger. Don't remember the name of the company but the guy has oversized contacts with replacement plunger for like 30 bucks. I got them and its like a brand new starter.
 
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larry b's I think is the name of the place
 
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I will have to check those sites out. Thanks
 
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I also had starting issues due to the contacts. Sometimes it would just click, other times it would continue to run the starter after i let go of the key. Only one of the contacts was worn really bad, but it sure was the problem. I ended up stealing a set out of a dead starter from a Deere engine. The contacts were a little bigger, and have been working great ever since.
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 07:29 PM
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took the old starter out and looked at it. the posts were fine. as i pulled it out I had fine metal powder showering down on me. I put a new starter in it and the truck starts like off the showroom floor.
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 12:37 AM
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i was just gonna recomend one from napa they sell a new unit not a reman for 250ish and has a 3 or 5 year warrenty.
 
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