99 durango - starting problem

my durango will not start sometimes. when this happens, i'll turn the key and it will do nothing. But when I open the door, I can hear a clicking sound coming from underneath the passenger side dash board. This continues for a while, then eventually the clicking stops, everything comes back and it will start again.

any thoughts???

I am having the EXACT same problem. I have changed out the battery twice and it will start once or twice when the new battery is installed, then nothing, just clicking. The last new battery was installed by a mechanic who also tested the alternator. The alternator is fine according to him and the test equipment... any ideas would be awesome...

Have you checked both ends of all the battery cables to make sure they are squeeky clean and tight?

Yeah, 2nd brand new battery, and like I said it was installed by a mechanic, because I didnt have time. He cleaned the connectors and all that, so that shouldn't be an issue... I have looked around on other boards and posted a bunch of other places, with no response yet. I looked at all my fuses and relay's and made sure they were seated and everything. I need to get this thing running pretty soon.... :banghead:

If you cycle the ignition switch on and off several times will this change the symptoms?

My guess is a starter problem.