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Old Sep 1, 2001 | 04:50 AM
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My 95 SE won't start. Here's what it does. Turn the key, dash lights come on; quiet clicking in the cab. No noise under the hood. Tried to jump start it...no good. Any Ideas?
Old Sep 1, 2001 | 07:30 AM
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ok

Get a broom handle and hit the strarter w/ it...
That should work.. If it is a manual push start it..
Old Sep 1, 2001 | 08:18 AM
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My 95 SE won't start. Here's what it does. Turn the key, dash lights come on; quiet clicking in the cab. No noise under the hood. Tried to jump start it...no good. Any Ideas?
You are reporting a no-crank problem.

Always do the easy check first. If your vehicle is a 5-speed, make sure the clutch pedal is all the way down when you twist the key to START. If automatic, jiggle the shifter while attempting to crank. Try cranking in both Park and Neutral. If those steps are unsuccessful, consider ...

- discharged battery (dim headlights with engine off)
- weak battery (check voltage at terminals while cranking)
- loose or dirty battery terminal connections at the battery
- loose or dirty battery-to-body ground connection
- loose or dirty battery-to-engine block connection
- bad ignition switch
- bad clutch safety switch (5-speed)
- bad neutral safety switch (automatic)
- bad inhibitor relay
- bad solenoid
- bad starter

The starter is an expensive item so you should check the other items before spending the money on a replacement. Unfortunately, the '95s are known for weak starters so that might be the root cause of your no-crank.
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