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Originally Posted by Phoenix View Post
The lights, clock and fuel pump all seem to be working just fine, If I hold the key in cranking position, the motor does turn over though extremely slowly. The longer I hold it, the slightly faster it gets. I'm starting to suspect it may be the starter itself.
+1......if your lights and other electrics are working well, and your starter is operating slowly (or click click clicking), it sounds as if you may have a starter on it's last legs. Before you replace your starter, make sure your connections at the starter are clean and tight.
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