1997 Dodge Dakota, won't start

Asked by KidDynamite Jul 31, 2013 at 05:16 AM about the 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Once when I tried starting my truck, I got a small 'click' but nothing, when I turned the key.  A co-worker found that the battery cables were too big, not making a tight, secure connection to the post.  I redrilled a couple of holes in the connector to make it more snug but now I'm having the same problem.  Just in case, I bought a new battery but a week after I bought the battery, I still have the same problem.  The positive battery terminal was replaced today but still it has the same problem.  I was thinking of replacing the negative terminal today, but just in case this doesn't fit the problem, what else could it be??

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Thanks. I was thinking that the alternator wasn't charging the battery correct after it would come one, so maybe I'll charge my battery and retry wtih the new connectors. Thanks!

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if you can get it jump-started, take it to an auto parts store and have them check your charging system.

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