She wont start

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She wont start
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medevack1
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Im new to the site and to the 4x4 world, i got a 1989 Dodge Ram50 and here is my problem. She has been driving awesome and all of the sudden the she won
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two bills
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I'd clean and tighten the main ground, on the engine block.
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lush90
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Sounds like your starter or starter solenoid might be your problem. Starter can be tested with an ammeter to check for draw without removing, google starter test for details.
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medevack1
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i had the started tested and that was not it.... :( whats my next step guys please help!!!!!
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medevack1
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Well i somehow rigged it to where i put a wire from the +side of the solenoid to a push button and then from the push button to ground, but i have to turn the key as im starting the truck and press the button and she starts.... any ideas on what i can replace?
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john
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Sounds like a bad ignition switch or a broken wire from the ignition switch to the starter.

John
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medevack1
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ok guys i got the starter problem fixed now i have another problem, the break light on the dash keeps going on and off, the oil lights does too and both are topped off with fluids, also there is a lot of hesitation specially under load. im giving her a complete tune up this week and im hoping that will fix it Also when i shut her off it keeps trying to run until it stops.
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dale
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Sounds like the timing maybe a lil and is it a 2.0
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medevack1
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Ok update: the engine is a 2.6L after giving her a complete tune up i discovered about 6 vacuum lines were cut and broken off, the sparkplugs were BAD!!!!!!! the cap n rotor were corroded and the radiator was CLOGGED... now she runs like a champ a little high on the idle but she is ok
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dale
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Lol wow never would have guessed that good to here its goin