Archived push in clutch, turn key, starter clicks fast...any ideas?

[midwestdually]

just got in my truck... pushed in the clutch... . turned the key... . at first it sounded like the battery was dead... . shut the radio off... . tried again... . this time the starter clicks over very rapid but the engine does not show any signs of turning over... . any suggestions??



solenoid contacts?? low batt?? i dont have anyone to help me currently as far as mayb taping on the starter, etc but will in a few hrs





thanks for any help

 

[jelvington]

Mine did the same thing last Thursday leaving work. Replaced both batteries and had the alternator checked, no problems now.

 

[midwestdually]

this is one a 90 dodge 3/4 ton

 

[100 Proof]

I'd say dead/low battery/s or dirty battery terminals. Try jumping it, if that doesn't work, you should clean the terminals. Once it is running, get it over to a shop that can check out your charging and starting system. Schuck's does this for free if you don't have a shop you like to work with.



100 Proof

 

[midwestdually]

it was the battery fellas... . guess i will get a new one shortly... thanks!

 

[ecv2001]

Battery or batteries It should have two of them.

Jim

 

[jwinnie]

Jim,

It's a 1990, I think the First Gens only had one battery. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.



John

 

[midwestdually]

yup... 1st gens only got one... . if i wasnt getting rid of it i probably would do the the 2 adapter thing after this... . anyone wanna buy this truck?

 

[Eric_77]

Yep first gen only had one battery at it is a monster that is kinda hard to find. Every time I have had one die there is no warning just one day just click no slow start no warning at all. seems to die every 3 years.

 

[Andy Perreault]

If you want to install a dual battery tray, Wrangler NW Power Products makes complete kits for pre- '94 Dodges (gas and diesel), for both group 24 and group 27 size batteries.

Andy

 

[ecv2001]

Interesting, My dad had a first gen CTD when I was younger, I guess i never checked to see that it had two batteries or not.

Thanks for clearing that up.

jim c