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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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97 stroker will not start

I have a 97 stroker. I tried to start it she will not will turn over. I recharged the battery no luck. i hear a loud lick. I think its from a relay i replaced the starter replay no luck. I am know clue less . I dont no if its the starter or what.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Boonebird
I have a 97 stroker. I tried to start it she will not will turn over. I recharged the battery no luck. i hear a loud lick. I think its from a relay i replaced the starter replay no luck. I am know clue less . I dont no if its the starter or what.
Have someone hold the key in the start position, while you "tap"...on the starter....
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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You need to find out where that click is coming from and how well your battery holds a charge, How many volts are on them? It sounds like the starter is locked up and the relay is trying to turn it.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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I fixed it. The hot wire for the starter was a little on the loose side did a little tighten jobber there and she started thanks for the help.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Congrats. Stick around here and post often you will learn alot here.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Yea thanks this is where i came when i first had trouble. Im sure you will see me soon.
 
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