When key is turned in the ignition, takes up to a minute to start

Asked by jbstyle03 Dec 11, 2014 at 07:45 AM about the 2004 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 4WD

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I have a 2004 dodge dakota 4wd manual trans., Sometimes it starts right away. Other times I have to leave the key turned in the ignition for a minute before it starts. While the key is turned nothing happens besides the lights and music. I hear nothing from the engine. was told the ignition switch could be going bad.

jbstyle03 answered 10 years ago

battery is brand new

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