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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 04:03 PM
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The battery checked out good but when I turn the key to start, no cranking for 1 to 2 seconds than slow cranking like a near dead battery for a second or two than the starter takes off and it starts normal. All the,lights are bright and no dimming like a low battery. It has not failed to start... yet
 
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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Clean your ground cable terminal, where it connects to alternator bracket (known fail area). And all battery terminals. If it still persist, starter would be next suspect.

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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 10:08 AM
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This could be a failing starter. Does the starter sounds healthy?

Also, get under and take a look at the XYZ/Nuetral Safety Switch. If the front lower rivet tops are popped off, this can cause intermittent no start, and is rebuildable.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 05:21 PM
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Closer inspection I think it's the starter. The solenoid clicks then gives off an electrical scorch smell that I had not noticed before. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 06:17 AM
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On Best4x4’s recommendation I put in a Partsplayer from Amazon. Less than a 100 bucks, made may old starter sound like a sick constipated elderly cow, and has worked in -10f weather without a hesitation. Really happy with it.

To remove you’ll want standard metric hex sockets. I don’t remember the exact size.
 
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