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Nov 28, 2005 | 09:15 PM

banzaitoyota

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From: Aiken SC

Stuck in Charlotte

Starter went out in the hotel parking lot, and I have a full trailor and bed.

What size sockets do I need to remove the starter on a 92 Dodge CTD? Anyone know any good rebuild shops in Charlotte NC?

Nov 28, 2005 | 09:23 PM

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starter bolts need a 10mm 12 point socket

Nov 28, 2005 | 09:27 PM

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the bad thing is that I have the oversized contacts sitting on the workbench at home

Nov 28, 2005 | 09:52 PM

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unplugged the 2 prong connector at the positive battery terminal, jumpered it out and voila~ it started.

so?????: Rebuild starter with oversized contacts and replace relay?

Nov 29, 2005 | 04:35 PM

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before u give up on the starter and look for a rebuild what exxactly do u mean starter has failed...are u clicking and clicking? or cranking and no catch? describe it.....those starters are tough