engine wont shut down

[firemanshawn]

hello guys. When I started my truck the other day I noticed a whine and rattle coming from the engine compartment. Sounded like the starter was staying engaged. I shut the ignition off but the truck kept running. by disconnecting the batt. cables I was able to shut the truck down. anyone ever have this happen to them. If so how did you fix it. Any input is appriciated. thanks.

 

[Don M]

Starter solenoid is going.



Common problem



Don~

 

[illflem]

Don't run out and buy a new starter as the solenoid can be rebuilt for $35. In the meantime carry the tools to disconnect the batteries rapidly so you don't burn out the starter.

 

[chrgr446]

Hmmmm I've heard the same thing a few times,just after I've started the truck. It has not ever kept running though. I suppose a Cummins store is the best place to get these parts, how about NAPA do they have the good stuff or is it a equal to Mopar replacement stuff?

 

[illflem]

Diesel Electric Service in Arizona has the parts for the solenoid repair. They are 29. 50 plus S&H. Phone number: (520) 836-8231. This is where many folks here have been getting them. They take credit cards and ship same day with excellent instructions.

 

[firemanshawn]

thank's for the input guys. starter solinoid hugh? I was thinking that. I started with the starter relay. my next step was the enjector pump relay on the firewall. for 30$ my next step will probley be to rebuild the solinoid. Thank's guys.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

You can rebuild it for about $10 if you just want to buy the contacts inside the starter... . which is all that is really wrong in there. You can change up to 3 sets of contacts before the plunger is bad... . which is why you spend $30 at that Diesel Electric place in AZ... . they give you two contacts (~$5 each... and at that they are making a nice profit)... and a plunger which takes up the remainder of the cost... .



The starter is really easy to pull... . use a 10mm 12-point wrench that is a bit lengthy as the bolts may be on tight... then use a shorter 10mm 12-point to move them out the rest of the way... . the electrical connections are self explanatory... . 8mm, and then 18mm... if my memory is worth it's weight in PSD parts. I ended up cutting the big red insulator on the heavy gauge wire as it was a huge pain in the butt to get things back together with it being its non pliable self. Do the electricals first, then remove starter... . then rebuild starter... . then reinstall starter... . then do electricals again.



Matt - been there, done that... . got the T-shirt... . truck has shut down every time since I changed out both contacts.

 

[LarryB]

This has happened to me a couple of times so I know a fix is coming. Each time I have turned the key again to kick the solenoid and it has come unstuck. Then it works great for a few months.



It's on my list!

 

[Deezul1]

Check your yellow pages for starter/ alternater rebuilders, they will have the contacts.

 

[Bill Lins]

Originally posted by Deezul 1

Check your yellow pages for starter/ alternater rebuilders, they will have the contacts.

I read somewhere (TDR?) that Toyota dealers carry them too- Toys also use ND starters.